Jessica

• Rated 2 stars

“ In the beginning it was a facinating read, I couldn't put it down. There were so many "Did you know" facts and details. Then towards the middle, Dolnick seems to get winded and branches off. There is no tab in Shelfari to add "Couldn't Finish" I abandoned the book so my review isn't the most complete of reviews.
The facts about Vermeer, forgeries, Hermann Goering and Van Meergan were interesting. I appreciated learning about the amount of time, ways, and examples of art forgeries. Well researched. ”

Jessica wrote this review Monday, January 26 2009. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 3 stars

“This book started out so promising, Thu is a peasant girl destined to become a midwife like her mother. She has a determination to be greater than that. When the Seer comes, she conives her way to meet him. He sees something in her and she is brought to his house and educated and trained on how to be a noble lady. This leads to political plots and intrigues. Thu becomes a member of pharaoh's harem and is determined to become more than she is. The book's plot wasn't very original but the writing style was very good, which overcame the plot. I was very disappointed with the ending. It was abrupt and almost like the author panicked over how many pages she had written and needed to finish it quick.”

Jessica wrote this review Saturday, August 9 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Enjoyable read, not necessarily historically accurate hence it being historical fiction, Weir writes about Elizabeth Tudor's childhood and young adulthood prior to becoming Queen of England. It was a fun, interesting read.”

Jessica wrote this review Thursday, July 17 2008. ( reply | permalink )

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• Rated 5 stars

“Fabulous read! I read the entire book with a smile on my face. I was in anticipation each chapter to see what new development Miss Pettigrew's character took. Prim, proper, "ladylike" Miss Pettigrew throws inhibitions to the wind for a day. I was sad when the book ended.”

Jessica wrote this review Friday, July 11 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Gorgeous cover, I read Garden Spells by the same author and enjoyed that one as well. I enjoyed this book for its bit of the ridiculous. It's a story about 27 year old Josey who is atoning for childhood sins by being the doormat for her domineering mother. She pines for the mailman and discovers a woman living in her closet (which has a secret door revealing candies/junk foods and romance novels) The novel is a fun read, not to be taken seriously, and as always with Addison Allen books.. has a happy ending.”

Jessica wrote this review Friday, July 11 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 3 stars

“Fun read. Sergeant Malloy concludes his investigation into Sarah Brandt's husband's murder. Readers have been teased with tidbits in previous books and now the mystery is solved. Maeve has more of a prominent role, rather than being just taking care of Catherine. Mrs. Decker also makes a few more token appearances. I was kind of disappointed in the background role that Sarah seemed to have in the book, usually she is right in there solving the mystery. In this one, Malloy is actively solving the mystery and keeping Sarah updated. I was also disappointed that there was no interaction with Mr Decker and Sarah. Still, a nice read but not like it's predessors in the series.”

Jessica wrote this review Saturday, July 5 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Such a classic book, I just read it for the first time this week. I enjoyed the history, the characters and all the pageantry of England. Very enjoyable, throughout the entire book.”

Jessica wrote this review Saturday, July 5 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 2 stars

“If you're a Plum fan, of course read this book, you have to since you've been a devotee of the series. However, be forewarned... it's stale, mostly slapstick with a hint of mystery and it felt the characters were just "phoning it in" I was pretty disappointed with the book. I usually enjoy the slapstick parts.. but this book's humor was bordering on the ridiculous and was becoming almost painful to read. Seriously, borrow if from the library or someone before spending your hard earned cash on this, put the money towards filling your gas tank :)”

Jessica wrote this review Saturday, July 5 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 2 stars

“I found the premise interesting. Jewish vegetarian librarian Israel Armstrong takes a position in a small Northern Ireland town. He arrives to find the library closed, a mobile library in place and 15,000 books missing. He is charged with finding these books, since town council feels he is a librarian and the collection is his responsibility.
The book was funny at times, however, the same elements kept repeating themselves, Israel banging his head or falling into some calamity. The ending was thrown together at the end, as if the author was startled at the length his manuscript was becoming and decided to end it.
I wouldn't buy it, check it out of the library if you want to read.”

Jessica wrote this review Saturday, June 14 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 2 stars

“It was all right, not what I was expecting. I think I was expecting a historical fiction novel, instead it was more romance than historical fiction. No graphic scenes mind you, it was written in 1944. Still, I was left feeling disappointed.
Anyway, I digress, Amber St Clare becomes Charles Stuart's mistress through much scheming and intrigue. She starts out as a naive country girl who soon learns the ways of shady London. She goes from debtors prison to becoming a wealthy lady.”

Jessica wrote this review Saturday, June 14 2008. ( reply | permalink )