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The Colorado Kid Review

Stephen King, Crime, Detective, Fiction, Hard-Boiled, Horror, Literature, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killer, Suspense, Teen, Thriller, Women’s

The Colorado Kid

Published: 4, October 2005
Author: Stephen King
Genre: Crime, Detective, Fiction, Hard-Boiled, Horror, Literature, Murder, Mystery, Serial Killer, Suspense, Teen, Thriller, Women’s

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The Colorado Kid Summary


The Review

Stephen King's mystery thriller The Colorado Kid was released in 2005 under the Hard Case Crime label. Joyland, Stephen King's next Hard Case Crime novel, was released in June 2013. In May 2019, Hard Case Crime released The Colorado Kid in an illustrated paperback version. I had a great time reading this book. While watching the Syfy series "Haven," which is based on Stephen King's "The Colorado Kid," I became captivated by this novel.

If you read the novel first and then watch the program, there's a good possibility you'll enjoy "Haven" even more. The show's writers performed an excellent job of sifting through the labyrinth of mystery surrounding the major event of the Colorado Kid.

But fans of Syfy's Haven should be aware that the show appears to be based on this novel. That's a stretch; it'd be nice to say it's influenced by The Colorado Kid, but nothing in this book will help you comprehend the show, which is why I said you'll like it even more since the idea is there but the book isn't. That's why, unlike with other media tie-ins, I didn't offer a link to the show.

Returning to the novel, I enjoy Stephen King's writing style as always, and I appreciate his explanations to the readers about the plot.

And I understand. I loved the metaphor at the conclusion of the narrative because it served as a sort of resolution to the continuous mystery, which, I believe, is similar to daily existence. There are certain things in life that we cannot understand or for which we have no solutions, yet we face them every day.

This is a novella based on one of Stephen King's short works. Unlike much of his work, there are no overt supernatural elements, yet the supernatural may be involved because it was written by the master, and you may discover after a few years in another novel that something otherworldly triggered the events in this book.

The location of The Colorado Kid appealed to me the most: a little community on a Maine seaside island. The artistry of the author's portrayals is stunning. 

His three central characters, two senior newspapermen and their young female aide are likable and convincing. This is a tale that will linger in your mind for a long time.

The author did not tell the readers what they should believe; instead, he left the mystery to the reader's imagination. And it was fantastic! I wish there were more novels written like this. This is the sort of book I could read every day.

Author masterfully constructs a framework tale around a wholly "told" mystery storyline - we never see any of the persons engaged in the mystery, and the entire story is "told" to a young female Midwestern acquaintance by two old men who are involved in journalism.

The ultimate brilliance of Stephen King's presentation is in enthralling us with the "mystery" that the old men have with the young lady in order to pique and maintain our interest in the three "real-time" characters, which he depicts extremely neatly and efficiently.

Stephen King's treatment of "voice," particularly in his depiction of Downeast accent, is outstanding.

Most writers would tell you that dialect is treacherous ground, and Stephen King discusses it in "On Writing" - attempting to express any lengthy piece in an authentic representation of any regional or ethnic accent almost dooms the conversation.

But Stephen King manages to suggest to the reader how these characters sound, then appropriately and cautiously strengthens it with irregular linguistic recreations, and the spell is done - every time Vince and Dave speak, I hear the down Maine twang as clearly as if I were listening to them myself, somewhere up down? The coast, perhaps near Wiscasset.

Normally, I despise open-ended books or those that finish on a cliffhanger, but I really like this one.

I appreciate the way the author constructs his novels, with such rich characters and details that immerse you in the setting and make you feel as if you are sitting right there listening to the dialogue.

This narrative was refreshing to me because it dared to tell a story without neatly tying up the ends, addressing all the questions, and then using that story to make a point and define the two forms of storytelling.


Final Thoughts

I don't think this is a spoiler, but rather open information to readers who read this novel and didn't comprehend it or the open-ended conclusion that wasn't really an ending but a beginning, so everyone has to realize that the tale is not about the Colorado Kid.

It's about a young lady, Stephanie, coming to accept the town and, in turn, the community accepting her.

The Colorado Kid is a deception. The Colorado Kid is the mechanism employed to convey Vince and Dave's acceptance, and Stephanie embraces it as she accepts her new role as a "townie."

If the readers understand what I'm saying, they will not feel tricked at the conclusion of the story and will instead feel and think about life and the metaphors the author employs to make us view the world in new ways.

The mystery is interesting, and the ending is a double-edged sword in that to comprehend it, you must first comprehend life or be a philosopher, as this is how life frequently works.

If you're seeking for a great example of Stephen King's narrative abilities, his talent for establishing personalities, and his unmistakable style of narration and scenario setting, go no further. As Vince, Stephanie, and Dave alternately exclaim, school is in session.

This is not a traditional mystery narrative, despite the fact that it is about a mystery. The author makes it clear right away.

This is just a heads up. Yes, there is some form of a victim. And there's no denying that there's a puzzle to be solved.

However, there are no suspects, minimal action, no hard-boiled by the book flatfoots, no down-on-his-luck private eye looking for atonement, and no femme fatale.

There is a fantastic story here. One that, as Vince points out, isn't perfect. If you're looking for a classic mystery, try an Agatha Christie or a grim Dashiell Hammett. This isn't one of those tales. However, it is a story definitely worth reading.


Synopsis

“On an island off the coast of Maine, a man is found dead. There's no identification on the body. Only the dogged work of a pair of local newspapermen and a graduate student in forensics turns up any clues.

But that's just the beginning of the mystery. Because the more they learn about the man and the baffling circumstances of his death, the less they understand. Was it an impossible crime? Or something stranger still...?

No one but Stephen King could tell this story about the darkness at the heart of the unknown and our compulsion to investigate the unexplained. With echoes of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon and the work of Graham Greene, one of the world's great storytellers presents a surprising tale that explores the nature of mystery itself...”


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Rating: 80/100
Recommended: 90/100 Yes.

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The Chemist Review

Stephenie Meyer, Action, Adventure, Contemporary, Espionage, Female Lead, Fiction, Mystery, Politics, Psychological, Romance, Spy, Suspense, Thriller, Women’s, Young Adult

The Chemist

Published: 8, November 2016
Genres: Action, Adventure, Contemporary, Espionage, Female Lead, Fiction, Mystery, Politics, Psychological, Romance, Spy, Suspense, Thriller, Women’s, Young Adult

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The Chemist Summary


The Review:

The narrative and story of The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer are compact and well developed, with engaging characters who all originate from various perspectives but finally fit beautifully. Stephenie Meyer crafts a novel that is long enough to be finished without the necessity for ten additional sequels. Truth be told, the characters might be fascinating enough to warrant another book. It's definitely worth reading!!

Stephenie Meyer's early chapters don't usually pull me into the plot, but I keep reading since I realize this is a defect in her writing, but this will be an issue for new readers.

While reading the first few pages, I instantly thought to myself, "This is awful Dean Koontz fan fiction." I kept reading, and while the novel reminded me of a Dean Koontz suspense thriller, it wasn't a blatant copy of his work; rather, it was the author's original work.

The novel is a pleasant escape into a world of love and commitment. In some ways, it reminds me of Twilight. However, to be able to indulge in fantasy, one must ignore or otherwise justify a great deal.

The book tells us that the torture of US citizens is rampant in the United States. Torture is used by US agencies both overseas and in the United States on a regular basis. Also, torture is effective. For me, the most important point is that torture does not work.

However, in this novel, it's the primary female character's eccentricity; it's what she does. People are being tortured in order to get the truth. However, if you, like me, can just ignore all of these inconsistencies, you may enjoy a fast-paced and amusing thriller.

This is a fast-paced narrative that does not allow you to relax for long periods of time. It was distinct from author's earlier stories in that it is highly scientific and intellectual, but it also has a lot of murdering, pursuing, combat, and fleeing for your survival.

You'll come across twists and turns, surprises, what-the-heck moments, and lovely romance. I can smell the rage at the opening of this book, and I'm curious whether it began as a reaction to some frightening events years ago but evolved into exquisite artistry.

The sheer quantity of pages made me pleased, but even though it took a few days to finish, it was still a real page-turner. The epilogue, on the other hand, utterly surprised me. It took me two readings of the last chapter and epilogue before it all came together.

The epilogue, on the other hand, utterly surprised me. It took me a while to get through the last chapter and epilogue, but once I did, everything started to make sense.

Normally, the epilogue is one of the book's personal viewpoints; however, this epilogue was not. So I was thrown aback, and as I remembered specific details from the novel, the puzzle pieces began to fall into place.

It's similar to how they find things out in the novel. It was done on purpose, and I believe it was a great technique to make the reader ponder.

It's violent, but the profanity and gore factor are kept in check. This one was quite enjoyable for me, especially when I learned about Einstein, the coolest security dog ever, and his gang.

Stephenie Meyer has matured as a writer. Her Twilight books were well-written, but they were also heavy on youthful romance and anguish. The Host came up with a unique premise, depicting the invasion of Earth through the eyes of an extraterrestrial, complete with anguish.

Regardless, the novel's unusual plot made it one of my favorites. The Chemist, a gripping action/mystery with minimal angst, is now available. It was fantastic. Exciting, inventive, and well-written.

It was very engaging and even a little instructive! Very tense and sorrowful, but not overly dark considering the topic line. Given the circumstances, the romance seems a little brief and weird.

I would have wanted a longer conclusion or a more descriptive epilogue about where the people ended up, as well as what happened to a couple of characters that I can't discuss because of the spoiler concern.

I found the main character refreshing because of how she was presented, and that is a genuine human, which makes it a story that is founded in reality.

I stayed up late to complete it. Although there is romance, it is not significant. Instead, you're on the edge of your seat from page one, waiting to find out who lives and who dies.

In my thoughts, the characters came to life, and my heart raced as I struggled with them on their quest for freedom and another day of life. And that makes this a fascinating read.


Final Thoughts:

I enjoy that this is a stand-alone novel, but I wouldn't mind if author made it into a series. It is more mature than her previous works, and it is intended for an adult audience; there are implied sexual situations and violence, which should be avoided by people who wish to safeguard young minds.

This was a fantastic read for me. From beginning to end, the narrative was well-written, exciting, and interesting. The protagonist was intelligent, strong, and capable, and the characters were genuine.

She develops odd allies and exploits her highly specialized skill set in a race to rescue their lives after being betrayed by the clandestine government agency that developed her.

The Chemist was a thrilling, suspenseful narrative that had you on the edge of your seat! And the possibilities for where the author may take these characters in the future are infinite, which is something I eagerly await.

This is an excellent book for minds that have already been distorted. The summary gives you a good idea of what this book is about, and if you like Dean Koontz, you'll enjoy it.

Wow, she can write, I kept thinking. Very good at times, I wondered if it wasn't truly her who wrote this novel, but Stephenie Meyer doesn't need any fancy words from me.

She has a long list of accomplishments on her resume. However, as the book's end came, I disliked having to leave characters and their world since it was so naturally structured, well-crafted, and thoroughly researched, with characters that were so genuine and engaging.

Even the most romantic readers, the most hard-core action lovers, and those who enjoy surprises within surprises will find something to enjoy in The Chemist.


Synopsis:

“In this gripping page-turner, an ex-agent on the run from her former employers must take one more case to clear her name and save her life.

She used to work for the U.S. government, but very few people ever knew that. An expert in her field, she was one of the darkest secrets of an agency so clandestine it doesn't even have a name. And when they decided she was a liability, they came for her without warning.

Now she rarely stays in the same place or uses the same name for long. They've killed the only other person she trusted, but something she knows still poses a threat. They want her dead, and soon. When her former handler offers her a way out, she realizes it's her only chance to erase the giant target on her back. But it means taking one last job for her ex-employers.

To her horror, the information she acquires only makes her situation more dangerous. Resolving to meet the threat head-on, she prepares for the toughest fight of her life but finds herself falling for a man who can only complicate her likelihood of survival. As she sees her choices being rapidly whittled down, she must apply her unique talents in ways she never dreamed of.

In this tautly plotted novel, Meyer creates a fierce and fascinating new heroine with a very specialized skill set. And she shows once again why she's one of the world's bestselling authors.”


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Rating: 85/100
Recommended: 90/100 Yes.

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Called Out of Darkness Review

Anne Rice, Biographies & Memoirs, Catholicism, Christianity, Fiction, Inspirational, Metaphysical, Personal Growth, Religious, Self Help, Visionary, Women’s

Called Out of Darkness

Published: 2008
Author: Anne Rice
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Catholicism, Christianity, Fiction, Inspirational, Metaphysical, Personal Growth, Religious, Self Help, Visionary, Women’s

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Called Out of Darkness Summary


The Review:

In Called Out of Darkness, Anne Rice walks us through her life, from her childhood in an intellectual New Orleans family where she developed a deep love of her beautiful Catholic Church, to moving to Texas and California, where she and her new poet husband rejected all religion and lived on the outskirts of the San Francisco hippy movement, to her surprisingly hugely successful career writing books about witches and vampires (I read all of these, she sold 100 million of them). Finally, she brilliantly portrays her sorrowful return to the Jesus she still loved but couldn't believe in, as well as to the Church of her upbringing.

"Honesty" is the term that comes to me when I think of the book. Her concluding articulation of what it means to fully follow Jesus and how tough it is to just love rather than obey man-made laws moved me deeply. I enjoy reading biographies and would give this one a thousand points if I could.

I'm at a loss for words to explain how much I like and respect the transparency and honesty shown here. I know a lot of individuals who are becoming more informed and open-minded about Church politics and just loving Christ who have had some of the same experiences here.

In the middle of all this turmoil, they walk out of the Church doors, and in doing so, they walk out on Christ. In a gloomy and seemingly hopeless catacomb, Anne Rice is a bright lamp.

She expresses her pain as well as her blessings, and most importantly, she teaches the Love of Christ, emphasizing the need of loving, forgiving, and not judging people, including our family, friends, neighbors, and even adversaries.

She demonstrates how to be guided out of the shadows. I am eternally grateful to Anne Rice for her beautiful stories, and I must thank her once more for this wonderful work.

This is the book for anybody who has ever wondered what happened to Anne Rice and why she quit writing vampire novels around the time this book was published. It's not a tough book to read, yet it's quite intimate.

This novel reads quite amateurishly. However, it is simply the author's thoughts flowing directly into the pages, which gives it a stronger feeling of its own unique personality.

You have the impression that a friend has just informed you that she has regained her religion. It's not flowery or overly ornamented, and it's quite down to earth. I also appreciate seeing individuals tie their faith to their daily life, so I found that to be interesting to read.

Even if you've never read Anne Rice's works, you can tell she was a superb writer based on the popularity and reviews of her books. Because of the darkness and vampire subject matter, I read any and all of her work because I enjoy reading these kinds of books when they are written well and by an author like her.

I came upon her more recent works about the life of Christ and warily read her article at the conclusion of Christ the Lord out of Egypt about how she studies for her books.

I felt good reading what she had to say about Christ's life since it was so eloquently written. As soon as I finished the first book, I went on to read the sequel Christ the Lord the Road to Cana, and then I came upon her Called Out of Darkness A Spiritual Confession.

Incredible! A truly remarkable account of a remarkable spiritual journey, and as a non-Catholic, it answered many of my questions about the Catholic Church simply because I want to learn more about all of the major religions because I believe they are all essentially one religion with many branches or versions of the same story.

Each of these three books has had a spiritual impact on me, and I frequently suggest them. Anne Rice is one of my top ten authors, and she may be the finest. Her writing is engrossing, enthralling, graphic, thought-provoking, and not at all monotonous!

Careful readers, it appears to me, strive to comprehend the metaphors at work in her novels and delve deeper into the volume's content. There's no need to hunt for metaphors in this totally unusual reading experience since she talks so honestly and invitingly.

It's practically irrelevant if one can relate with her individual experience or revelation about God within the context of the Catholic experience. In these days of high tension, numerous wars, political correctness, random killings, broken marriages, and so on, it is both invigorating and challenging to read about another's search for the deepest meanings in a happy existence.

It all starts with her background in New Orleans, where she grew up in a neighborhood where everyone she knew or encountered was a devout Catholic.

Author was so committed to religion that she determined as a child that she wanted to be a Catholic priest. She went to Catholic schools, went to church several times a week, and was so eager to devote her life to the Church that she would not even consider becoming a nun and was shocked to learn that becoming a Catholic priest would be impossible.

Called Out of Darkness is a remarkable memoir in which the author shares intimate details about her upbringing, including the tragedy of her alcoholic mother, her enormous difficulties in learning to read effectively, her marriage, the deaths of her young daughter and husband, and her deep love for the city of New Orleans and its architecture.

Anne Rice has had a fascinating existence, one that most of her long-time followers have only had a passing knowledge of.

This biography shows how she went from writing novels about vampires and witches to creating fiction committed to portraying the story of Christianity, a change that surprised her readers (Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt, Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana and Angel Time: The Song of the Seraphim, Book 1).

Fans of Anne Rice's novels will like her memoir, but her narrative is so unique that even those who haven't read her books will be intrigued by what she has to say.


Final Thoughts:

This is a fantastic book about a fantastic author who shocked the world when she returned to her Christian faith, then shocked the world again in July 2010 when she said she couldn't stay in a group of people who were disputatious, homophobic, and believed they were the only ones going to heaven while secretly relishing the thought that everyone else was going to hell. Although she still believes in Jesus, she refuses to call herself a "Christian!"

I'm always happy to state that I've read all of Anne Rice's books. This is just because she's so incredibly talented, and I'm drawn to the realm of myth and vampires.

I chose to read this because I wanted to read a book by someone who has gone through multiple pathways of religion, someone who has wandered but not lost, and most importantly she is Anne Rice, who writes amazing books.

This was a fantastic book to read. I would suggest it to everyone, whether they are a protestant, a Catholic, an agnostic, or an atheist.


Synopsis:

“Anne Rice’s first work of nonfiction—a powerful and haunting memoir that explores her continuing spiritual transformation

Anne Rice was raised in New Orleans as the devout child in a deeply religious Irish Catholic family. Here, she describes how, as she grew up, she lost her belief in God, but not her desire for a meaningful life. She used her novels—beginning with Interview with a Vampire—to wrestle with otherworldly themes while in her own life, she experienced both loss (the death of her daughter and, later, her beloved husband, Stan Rice) and joys (the birth of her son, Christopher). And she writes about how, finally, after years of questioning, she experienced the intense conversion and re-embracing of her faith that lie behind her most recent novels about the life of Christ.”


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Rating: 85/100
Recommended: 90/100 Yes.

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November 9

November 9

November 9

Published: 10, November 2015

Author: Colleen Hoover
Genres: Adult, American, College, Contemporary, Fiction, Literature, Romance, Women's


Rating: 100/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.

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The Review:

This novel will break your heart, leave you gasping for air, and make you cry. An incredible narrative that may take its time to hit you, but once it does, it hits you hard. The title of this book has a significant importance in the plot, and it is also a significant date for the individuals you will fall in love with.

The way this novel strikes you over and over again by tearing your heart out and then punching you in the face is painful, yet you keep reading with tears in your eyes to find out what happens next and hope for happiness for the characters who are making you weep like this. While reading this story, I felt a pang in my heart, yet I still enjoyed it. Yes, you may believe the stars, high scores, and reviews are bogus at the beginning of this work, but once you get to the part where it starts to strike you, that's when it starts to receive all those five stars and hundred points.

Only a few novels and stories can provide you with all of your feelings and emotions, but this one did. It's packed with angst, love, heartbreak, twists, and turns, and so much more. I believe that readers who enjoy tearjerkers will enjoy this, but it is also for everyone, and any reader may read it just for the pleasure of reading a wonderful narrative and having a nice time, albeit with a lot of tears and pain. Here I want to recommend one more tearjerker called "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini.

It is written from two points of view, which makes it even more lovely, and I enjoyed it even more since it would not be as epic if it were simply one person's point of view.

I can't say anything else since anything else I say would inevitably be a spoiler, and I don't want to ruin anything for anyone, so I'll just stop. But there's one more thing I have to say, and it's what I usually say when readers dislike the book and the author because of characters they don't like. They must grasp that if all of the characters are flawless, the storyline gets monotonous and dies before it can live, so simply embrace the defects and how these imperfections create a tale and twists and turns that make you want to read more and more, which is what is known as a page-turner.


Final Thoughts:

One of those novels that you want to forget and revisit only to feel all the emotions it elicited. Colleen Hoover understands how to sucker punch the reader, then she grabs your heart and smashes it into pieces, just to later glue it back together. Even though I am not interested in the genres she writes about, I have read practically all of her works, which is a testimonial to her excellent writing abilities.

This novel made me laugh, weep, worry, and feel all that the characters were feeling. It genuinely makes the reader feel like they are a part of the tale. You feel as if you are in the narrative with the characters, which is just another testament to the author's exceptional writing ability. Be ready to cry a lot. I had no notion that some people enjoy tearjerkers and seek out literature that will make them weep. I realized why people are hunting for these books after reading a couple of them. I believe that these books should be read by everyone since they help to purify the spirit. Please leave a remark or write me to discuss this topic and let me know if I'm correct.


Synopsis:

“Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author of All Your Perfects returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse.

Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in Los Angeles together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.

Can Ben’s relationship with Fallon—and simultaneously his novel—be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?”


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Apples Never Fall

Apples Never Fall

Apples Never Fall

Published: 14, September 2021

Author: Liane Moriarty
Genres: Adult, Christian, College, Domestic, Family Life, Fiction, Mothers & Children, Murder, Sibling, Thrillers, Women's


Rating: 85/100
Recommended: 90/100 Yes.

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A multi-layered family drama centered on a missing person mystery. Apart from being a little too long in the middle, author Liane Moriarty uses a full complement of expletives in her writing. It isn't gratuitous, but it is excessive and adds nothing to the plot or characters. There's a lot of suggested violence and sexual stuff, but nothing explicit. But, if you think it's getting dull, don't stop reading or give up because the finale is one of the best I've read in a story like this in a long time.

This is a long narrative that will keep you entertained for a long time. While trying to figure out what happened to Mom, there's a perfect opportunity to put your family therapy skills to the test and brush up on your tennis skills.

It's simple to understand. Despite the fact that the middle portion was utterly unneeded, I finished the book in three sittings because of the wonderful mystery and family drama. You'll enjoy this if you like the author's previous work, but even if you don't, you'll enjoy it at the end.

At first, I noticed, one thing was missing, and that was her normal thoughts on people, relationships, and families, among other things. But it's a good thing I was wrong because everything comes flooding in towards the end, and you understand what you've been missing all along. This paragraph is actually for the fans of Liane Moriarty and who already read her previous books.

This novel can add a subtitle that might be "bad, toxic, and convoluted relationships," and it reminded me of all the problems individuals face and how they suffer simply because they don't grasp the differences between these types of relationships and complicated relations. Many of the behaviors that a person is forced to endure are not acceptable simply because of a close or any form of relationship. A lot of this stuff bothered me, and I feel compelled to warn the readers about it in case they get enraged or feel anxiety while reading about it. And yes, I believe all of the characters in this story, if they are actual people, require counseling.

After finishing this novel, I discovered something I had always assumed before reading it: you can love someone even though you know you can never trust them, but you can still care for and love them without allowing them to harm you again by not trusting them. It's difficult, but not impossible. Like a close relative, such as a brother, sister, mother, or even your own kids.

The audio version of this book is amazing and I really recommend it, just check the sample at the link provided and you’ll know why I am recommending it.


Final Thoughts:

I must acknowledge that this book does not measure up to the author's past works, but it is a fine novel, and if you approach it as if it were a new novel by a new author, you will realize its true beauty. The only reason a work like this receives low marks is because readers enter it with high expectations.

As with many novels with problematic characters, this one has a lot of them, and many readers just want to read about ideal people, which is why they might not enjoy it; yet, it has a fantastic plot with problems and secrets. The only reason I can't give it full points is that there was a period in the middle of the book when it seemed to drag on for no apparent reason but basically a good read at its heart.


Synopsis:

“#1 New York Times Bestseller

From Liane Moriarty, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers, comes Apples Never Fall, a novel that looks at marriage, siblings, and how the people we love the most can hurt us the deepest.

The Delaney family love one another dearly—it’s just that sometimes they want to murder each other . . .

If your mother was missing, would you tell the police? Even if the most obvious suspect was your father?

This is the dilemma facing the four grown Delaney siblings.

The Delaneys are fixtures in their community. The parents, Stan and Joy, are the envy of all of their friends. They’re killers on the tennis court, and off it their chemistry is palpable. But after fifty years of marriage, they’ve finally sold their famed tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. So why are Stan and Joy so miserable?

The four Delaney children—Amy, Logan, Troy, and Brooke—were tennis stars in their own right, yet as their father will tell you, none of them had what it took to go all the way. But that’s okay, now that they’re all successful grown-ups and there is the wonderful possibility of grandchildren on the horizon.

One night a stranger named Savannah knocks on Stan and Joy’s door, bleeding after a fight with her boyfriend. The Delaneys are more than happy to give her the small kindness she sorely needs. If only that was all she wanted.

Later, when Joy goes missing, and Savannah is nowhere to be found, the police question the one person who remains: Stan. But for someone who claims to be innocent, he, like many spouses, seems to have a lot to hide. Two of the Delaney children think their father is innocent, two are not so sure—but as the two sides square off against each other in perhaps their biggest match ever, all of the Delaneys will start to reexamine their shared family history in a very new light.”


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Beautiful World, Where Are You

Published: 7, September 2021

Author: Sally Rooney

Genres: British & Irish Literary Fiction, Coming Of Age, Contemporary, Fiction, Friendship Fiction, Literature, Women's Fiction, Women's Friendship Fiction


Themes such as relationships, friendships, and growing up are explored in this novel through conversations between characters about their personal lives. This book, on the other hand, is extremely readable and immediately draws you in. While I was drawn to these flawed characters, I also found myself judging them and didn't always understand why they did what they did.

I think the plot was mediocre, but who cares if you are a fan of the author. I had a difficult time reading the book, but I did my best and plan to read more books by the author because I am a book reviewer who enjoys reading a wide variety of books. Still, I don't think these books are for everyone unless you're a fan or want to try new authors and genres.

As in her first two books, the focus is on the women, and the narrative is centered on the push and pull of their relationships. In some ways, the relationships in this book resemble those in her previous works, but they are not exact replicas. Meanwhile, the book is peppered with brief discussions of political philosophy, art, and other strong topics.

The main characters communicate through letters, which is a very clever way to make a story work. I thought the author's idea was brilliant, and it makes me want to read more of her books to see how she handles the story if she doesn't use this clever trick.

Another clever aspect of this author's writing style that I discovered is the way she uses the readers' personal lives and experiences to entice them to read more of these stories. Basically, she grabs the readers' heartstrings and pulls them into her world of one-sided or forced relationships that we read to see if they will or will not work out.

Anyway, all of this taught me that she is not a bad writer and that she is actually quite clever and matures with each new book she releases, which is a very good sign, not only for her fans but also for all other readers. I'm looking forward to her next book just to see how far she's progressed and what new clever technique she employs to attract new fans.


Synopsis:
“AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER

Beautiful World, Where Are You is a new novel by Sally Rooney, the bestselling author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends.

Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he’d like to travel to Rome with her. In Dublin, her best friend, Eileen, is getting over a break-up, and slips back into flirting with Simon, a man she has known since childhood.

Alice, Felix, Eileen, and Simon are still young—but life is catching up with them. They desire each other, they delude each other, they get together, they break apart. They have sex, they worry about sex, they worry about their friendships and the world they live in. Are they standing in the last lighted room before the darkness, bearing witness to something? Will they find a way to believe in a beautiful world?”


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Rating: 80/100
Recommended: 90/100 Yes.

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Daisy Jones & the Six

Published: 5, March 2019

Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid

Genres: Adult, Domestic Life, Family, Fiction, Literary, Sagas, Women's


This is the story of a fictional rock band from the seventies, the rise and fall, the drug use, the sex, the rock ‘n roll, and all of this is like reading an interview and it took me some time to get used to it, but once I was settled, it became a great page-turner. I know some readers are not going to like the style but I feel this was one of the best ways to introduce the band and all the characters. It comes out as personable, approachable, and believable enough to not be a hindrance.

The story is more than anything else a joyful book that conjures the sensation of excitement that comes with telling a refreshingly uplifting story about unrestrained, young, and creative people; it's pure entertainment. Upbeat and straightforward.

The “oral history”-meets-faux-documentary style works well in terms of the format. It's a light and breezy method to tell the narrative from a variety of perspectives; however, it certainly limits the more contemplative components of storytelling to some extent. Instead, it is up to the reader to decipher what is being communicated between the lines.

The idea of strong women is good but in some places, it felt kind of strange because a strong woman is not just what this story is telling us. But again, it may be unintentional because the way this book is written, actually limits many things and the writer can’t explain everything properly. As I mentioned earlier, this is like reading an interview and this style limits the storytelling.

Synopsis:

“NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A gripping novel about the whirlwind rise of an iconic 1970s rock group and their beautiful lead singer, revealing the mystery behind their infamous breakup—from the author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and the new novel Malibu Rising, available now!

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • IN DEVELOPMENT AS AN ORIGINAL STREAMING SERIES EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY REESE WITHERSPOON

“An explosive, dynamite, down-and-dirty look at a fictional rock band told in an interview style that gives it irresistible surface energy.”—Elin Hilderbrand

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR • The Washington Post • Esquire • Glamour • Real Simple • Good Housekeeping • Marie Claire • Parade • Paste • Shelf Awareness • BookRiot

Everyone knows DAISY JONES & THE SIX, but nobody knows the reason behind their split at the absolute height of their popularity . . . until now.

Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it’s the rock ’n’ roll she loves most. By the time she’s twenty, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things.

Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out she’s pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road.

Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer realizes that the key to supercharged success is to put the two together. What happens next will become the stuff of legend.

The making of that legend is chronicled in this riveting and unforgettable novel, written as an oral history of one of the biggest bands of the seventies. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a talented writer who takes her work to a new level with Daisy Jones & The Six, brilliantly capturing a place and time in an utterly distinctive voice.”

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Rating: 90/100
Recommended: 100/100 Yes.


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Matrix

Published: 7, September 2021

Author: Lauren Groff

Genres: Fiction, Historical, Literary, Literature, Medieval, Religious, Women's


In simple words, this book is the story of a woman’s rise from the bottom to the top against all odds in medieval times. It is a breathtaking and unique perspective on the natural world, used to illustrate a personal historical view of women in power.

I am not a fan of this genre but sometimes I read for the sake of reading and find great books like this, not for everyone, but fans of the genre and author Lauren Groff are surely going to love it.

The characters are not perfect but that is what makes it a good read and makes the reader want to read and know more. The writing style is awesome as well and drags you in for more page turns, but it was the combination of both writing and characters that kept me on the quest to reach the final page.

The novel looks back in time to make astute observations on the world as we know it, delving into big ideas like individualism, community, gender, and faith. The author brings to Matrix a courageous sense of authenticity as well as compassion for her characters, no matter how abrasive they may be. This is a heartwarming story about one woman's ambition and innovation thriving in the face of adversity.


Synopsis:
“AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR FICTION

“A relentless exhibition of Groff’s freakish talent. In just over 250 pages, she gives us a character study to rival Hilary Mantel’s Thomas Cromwell .” – USA Today

“An electric reimagining . . . feminist, sensual . . . unforgettable.” – O, The Oprah Magazine

“Thrilling and heartbreaking.” –Time Magazine

“[A] page-by-page pleasure as we soar with her.” –New York Times

One of our best American writers, Lauren Groff returns with her exhilarating first new novel since the groundbreaking Fates and Furies.

Cast out of the royal court by Eleanor of Aquitaine, deemed too coarse and rough-hewn for marriage or courtly life, seventeen-year-old Marie de France is sent to England to be the new prioress of an impoverished abbey, its nuns on the brink of starvation and beset by disease.

At first taken aback by the severity of her new life, Marie finds focus and love in collective life with her singular and mercurial sisters. In this crucible, Marie steadily supplants her desire for family, for her homeland, for the passions of her youth with something new to her: devotion to her sisters, and a conviction in her own divine visions. Marie, born the last in a long line of women warriors and crusaders, is determined to chart a bold new course for the women she now leads and protects. But in a world that is shifting and corroding in frightening ways, one that can never reconcile itself with her existence, will the sheer force of Marie’s vision be bulwark enough?

Equally alive to the sacred and the profane, Matrix gathers currents of violence, sensuality, and religious ecstasy in a mesmerizing portrait of consuming passion, aberrant faith, and a woman that history moves both through and around. Lauren Groff’s new novel, her first since Fates and Furies, is a defiant and timely exploration of the raw power of female creativity in a corrupted world.”

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Rating: 85/100
Recommended: 95/100 Yes.


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