skrishna

• Rated 4 stars

“I'm a big fan of Carol Goodman. I love her books, the way they are ambiguous and spooky. They are always well written and thought-provoking, at once a piece of literature as well as a mystery. She has written five books - The Seduction of Water, The Lake of Dead Languages, The Drowning Tree, The Ghost Orchid, and The Sonnet Lover. I've read all of those except the third, so I decided it was high time to tackle The Drowning Tree.

To read the rest of my review, please visit http://skrishnasbooks.blogspot.com/2008/07/drowning-tree-carol-goodman.html”

skrishna wrote this review Thursday, July 3 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“This Charming Man is the story of three women who have one thing in common: Paddy de Courcy, a striking, charming, and utterly slimy Irish politician. Marnie and Grace are twin sisters; Marnie is a working mother who has two beautiful young daughters and a supportive husband. But lately, she’s been slipping into dark places that no amount of anti-depressants can cure. The only thing that can help? Copious amounts of alcohol. Grace is a journalist who helplessly watches the downward spiral of alcoholism her sister embarks into, while also trying to make things work with her lovely boyfriend, Damien. And Lola is a stylist who has had her heart broken and her business has suffered for it. Desperate, she retreats to County Clare (far enough away, yet close enough to where she can still make the journey back to Dublin relatively quickly – via the Kildare Bypass, of course) and begins to rebuild her life. As the book unfolds, these three women come to terms with Paddy’s true nature and how it has impacted their lives.

Please see the rest of my review at http://skrishnasbooks.blogspot.com/2008/07/this-charming-man-marian-keyes.html”

skrishna wrote this review Wednesday, July 2 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Wherever Nan Powell goes, whispers seem to follow. At 65 years old, she is one of the older residents of the ‘Sconset area of Nantucket and has quite a reputation around the island. Everyone thinks of her as the eccentric older woman who has lived alone for far too long. While not quite as crazy as she seems, Nan has indeed been alone for a very long time. Her beloved husband, Everett, committed suicide after racking up an enormous gambling debt, leaving Nan to pay his bills and care for their young son, Michael. Now, Michael is living in New York and has trouble finding the time to visit his aging mother.

Please read the rest of my review at:
http://skrishnasbooks.blogspot.com/2008/06/beach-house-giveaway.html”

skrishna wrote this review Monday, June 30 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 5 stars

“Earthly Pleasures by Karen Neches is the story of Skye Sebring, a new soul who works in the Hospitality Division of Heaven. Newly created, she has yet to experience life on Earth, preferring the experiences of simply welcoming the recently deceased into Heaven. After all, on Earth, would she be able to use her WishBerry to order up a dirty martini anytime she wants? I don’t think so!

Please read the rest of my review at [a href="http://skrishnasbooks.blogspot.com/2008/06/earthly-pleasures-karen-neches.html" target="_blank"]http://skrishnasbooks.blogspot.com/2008/06/earthly-pleasures-karen-neches.html[/a]”

skrishna wrote this review Friday, June 27 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“What is the sound of language? To Raihana, it’s bees. When she hears Danish, it’s like the buzzing of swarms of bees, confusing her and leaving her unsure in her new country. A refugee from Afghanistan, Raihana settles in Denmark with extended family and tries to build a new life for herself by attending Danish classes and immersing herself in Danish culture. To accomplish this, she spends time with Gunnar, an old Danish man who has recently lost his wife. He finds himself at a loss for taking care of his late wife’s bees, so Raihana helps him. Together, they recover from their wounds and build a friendship. The Sound of Language by Amulya Malladi follows the personal journey of Raihana as she struggles to build a new life for herself as a refugee in Denmark while coming to terms with the horrors of her past in Afghanistan.

To read the rest of my review, please visit my blog at http://skrishnasbooks.blogspot.com/2008/06/here-is-my-review-of-sound-of-language.html”

skrishna wrote this review Wednesday, June 25 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“Promise Not To Tell by Jennifer McMahon is the story of Kate Cypher, a nurse working in Seattle. She receives a call from some old friends back home who tell her that her mother, who suffers from dementia and Alzheimer’s, is rapidly deteriorating. Kate goes home to confront the difficult situation with her mother, who does not want to go into a home. However, there are other issues waiting for Kate upon her return. 31 years earlier, Kate’s best friend, Del Griswold, was murdered, and the killer was never found. Now there is another murder that is frighteningly similar to Del’s – is it coincidence that it happened right after Kate’s homecoming? And what really happened the day that Del was murdered

Please visit http://skrishnasbooks.blogspot.com/2008/06/promise-not-to-tell-jennifer-mcmahon.html to read the rest of my review!”

skrishna wrote this review Friday, June 27 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“I actually enjoyed Violet on the Runway more than this book, but they are both light and enjoyable. I did like how Violet actually tried to take a stand for something in this book.”

skrishna wrote this review Monday, June 23 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 0 stars

“I feel like in order to enjoy Unger's novels, you have to disconnect a bit with any sense of reality in order for them to be believable. That being said, they are well written, suspenseful and thoroughly enjoyable.”

skrishna wrote this review Monday, June 23 2008. ( reply | permalink )

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• Rated 4 stars

“The Ten Best Days of My Life is the story of Alex Dorenfield (and her beloved dog, Peaches). Alex is shocked when she finds herself in Heaven after being brutally hit by a car on a late night/early morning dog-walking session. However, things aren’t as bad as they first appear to be. Alex is thrilled to meet up with her grandparents and beloved uncle in Heaven. She meets the cutest guy, Adam, in line waiting to get into Heaven - and is it just coincidence that he ends up living next door to her?

Please visit my blog to see the rest of my review!
http://skrishnasbooks.blogspot.com/2008/06/ten-best-days-of-my-life-adena-halpern.html”

skrishna wrote this review Friday, June 27 2008. ( reply | permalink )

• Rated 4 stars

“The Richest Season is the story of Joanna, a corporate housewife whose children are grown and gone. Her husband, Paul, has recently been promoted to a VP position at the telecommunications company he works for – and Joanna knows what that means. More long absences, more business trips, more of Paul putting his job before his family. So finally, pushed to the brink, Joanna decides to leave. She finds herself at Pawley Island in South Carolina with little money and no prospects, a far cry from her lush suburban home in New Jersey. Joanna meets an elderly woman named Grace, who has a secret of her own, and Joanna becomes a sort of part-time caretaker for Grace. As she begins her new life, Paul struggles to accept Joanna’s decision (refusing to do so for a long time) and faces a crisis of his own. The Richest Season is about two people who have grown apart, and whether it’s possible for them to grow together again.

For the rest of my reviews (and many more!) please visit my blog at http://skrishnasbooks.blogspot.com/2008/06/richest-season-maryann-mcfadden.html”

skrishna wrote this review Saturday, June 28 2008. ( reply | permalink )