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prescott

As I grow older, I gain much more of an appreciation for those who can tell a good story. I am envious of those who can. I do not restrict my choices of what to read based on published lists necessarily, I typically rely on friends to steer me in new directions.
  • Prescott, AZ, US
  • member since April 6 2007

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  • Lone Creek
    • Rated 2 stars

    “This was a book for which I had high hopes. Lately I've been enamored with mysteries set in the old west. I suppose it's just a phase I'm going through. The story told by Neil McMahon grabbed me just enough to keep me reading but not enough to give it high marks. I stayed with it just to see how McMahon would wrap it all up but it will be awhile before I read another. Read it if you must.”

    prescott wrote this review Thursday, June 28 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Betrayers
    • Rated 1 stars

    “I am probably not being fair with this book in reviewing it because I did not finish it. That is a rare occurrence for me. It has always been my policy to give an author every opportunity to pique my interest in his story. Frankly, I just could not stay with it. The writing was fractured. The story jumped all over the place and made me dizzy. Sorry but there are better books out there just waiting for you. Skip this one and move onto the next. ”

    prescott wrote this review Friday, June 15 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Nothing but Trouble: A Kevin Kerney Novel (Unabridged)
    • Rated 4 stars

    “McGarrity takes the complexities of life and creates a nice flow for the reader. With many writers, there is a single focus in the story and no other. But life just doesn't work that way. In this book, Kearney is zeroing in on the murder of a young man while Sara, his wife, finds herself cleaning up a mystery from a previous story. That works. Both Kearney and Sara have to multi-task as we all do in our world. I believe you will appreciate McGarrity's approach to story-telling as I did. Enjoy!”

    prescott wrote this review Tuesday, June 12 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Slow Kill (Kevin Kerney Novels)
    • Rated 4 stars

    “It is refreshing to read a well-written, hard-hitting murder mystery from the perspective of a cop without it being unnecessarily bogged down with bad language. I am aware that cops cuss but unlike the typical fare that you find in these kinds of books, it simply isn't true that they cuss every five minutes. Michael McGarrity uses language that is more realistic. Yes, he occasionally throws in a four-letter word but, then, most of us do too! I recommend this book. ”

    prescott wrote this review Monday, June 11 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • SlowkillSlowkillMichael McGarrity

    Slowkill

    by Michael McGarrity
    • Rated 4 stars

    “It is refreshing to read a well-written, hard-hitting murder mystery from the perspective of a cop without it being unnecessarily bogged down with bad language. I am aware that cops cuss but unlike the typical fare that you find in these kinds of books, it simply isn't true that they cuss every five minutes. Michael McGarrity uses language that is more realistic. Yes, he occasionally throws in a four-letter word but, then, most of us do too! I recommend this book.”

    prescott wrote this review Saturday, June 2 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Revealed (Fountain Creek Chronicles)
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Part of my criteria for labeling a book worthwhile is to decide whether the characters are believable. I am long past the super-hero stage. Tamera Alexander paints a wonderful picture of life in the old west, she draws you in, and holds you tightly as Matthew and Annabella face the challenges of the trail and of their hearts. God is ever-present in their lives which helps to make them believable in this story. I recommend you treat yourself and read this book.”

    prescott wrote this review Saturday, May 26 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Stolen Lives
    • Rated 2 stars

    “It's unfortunate that such an inspiring story of survival had to be written so poorly. Maybe a Moroccan story does not translate well. Regardless, I was moved by it. I am very willing to overlook the writing but I cannot forgive the sloppiness in its editing. There's no excuse for that! If you decide to read the book, make sure you borrow rather than purchase. No one should profit from the sale.”

    prescott wrote this review Saturday, May 19 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Hermit's Peak (Kevin Kerney Novels)
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I have come to appreciate well-written stories. McGarrity's "Hermit's Peak" is well-written. I will admit though that in this case, it helps if you favor the genre. Having grown up when the Western ruled prime-time, this story reconnects me to that time. If you ever thought about bein' a cowboy, you'll enjoy this one.”

    prescott wrote this review Sunday, May 13 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Singing of the Dead (A Kate Shugak Novel)
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Dana Stabenow does two things very well and one thing not so well with this book. She blended two stories that took place a hundred years apart into a cohesive essay of life in Alaska. And, she was able to tell a gripping tale about how the lives of these two groups similarly dealt with deceit and human failings. What Stabenow did not do so well was to develop all of the characters so that they were easily recognizable. I had to make notes along the way to keep them straight.Too much work! With that being said, I still recommend the book.”

    prescott wrote this review Wednesday, May 9 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Country Matters

    Country Matters

    by Michael Korda
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Although his move to the country in the east does not easily compare to my move to the country in the west, it does afford us both the opportunity to appreciate how blessedly simple life can be when the big, bad city is removed from our lives. Michael Korda paints a delightful picture that will make you long for such a move. Your set of values will change, you will begin to care more about your garden and about your neighbors than you will care about things you own. You'll even care about that over-bearing, nosy neighbor because he's an essential character in your new life. Guarenteed!”

    prescott wrote this review Wednesday, May 2 2007. ( reply | permalink )
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