en-US Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:29:28 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Review6662433788 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:29:28 -0700 /review/show/6662433788 Rhonda gave 5 stars to People of the Book (Hardcover) by Geraldine Brooks
I was intrigued from beginning to end. Brooks is a good writer. I particularly liked this one. When someone asks me a for a good immersive read, I tell them about this one. ]]> Review6662415414 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:22:26 -0700 /review/show/6662415414 Rhonda gave 5 stars to North Woods (Hardcover) by Daniel Mason
Such a simple premise. One place, over time. But such a satisfying read! I listened to the audio book. The different voices of the readers worked very well. ]]> Review6662390932 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:12:51 -0700 /review/show/6662390932 Rhonda gave 5 stars to State of Wonder (Hardcover) by Ann Patchett
Patchett is good. I have enjoyed everything she's written. This one has stayed with me. It is the otherness of the world she creates, the lushness of it that I loved. I was intrigued by her representation of Nature and by the choices the characters in the story make. The world of State of Wonder is not always pretty nor clear, but it is unique. Worth the trip. ]]> Review6661570537 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:21:22 -0700 /review/show/6661570537 Rhonda gave 5 stars to The Trees (Paperback) by Percival Everett
I choose this book for my book club and they loved it. I never thought I would or could read a book about racism and laugh so much. And think so much, too. I found myself pondering this book afterward, not pondering its contents so much as the fact that Everett could write it and write it now, at this time. The opening chapters blew me away. I can't say much more without giving away the surprise. ]]> Review6661504156 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:55:36 -0700 /review/show/6661504156 Rhonda gave 5 stars to Twice the Trouble (Hardcover) by Ash Clifton
I don't usually read thrillers. And when I did I found most of them predictable and the writing flat. But I am from the same town as the author. And we have a common friend connection, so... I breezed through it. Good plot and not at all predictable. A great debut for Clifton! A perfect summer read. Nole is a compelling lead character. Clifton would do well to bring him back. And the the supporting characters are strong. Clifton's a good writer, clear clean prose, and natural story-teller. ]]>