jroberts3456's reviews
434 reviews

A book that shows a lot of promise for its author, though it occasionally goes off on too many tangents to be truly great. Still, it is immensely readable and enjoyable, with a unique protagonist and point of view. A tighter narrative and a bit more world building and it would have been near perfect.

I couldn't put it down; Mullen's prose jumps of the page and pulls you into the world of post-war Atlanta with an effortless ease. A thrilling page turner of a mystery.

Very often enjoyable, but that's countered by some weird tangents and side plots that often feel forced and unnecessary. A solid enough first novel, though never terribly memorable.

Hawley is one of those writers that makes you insanely jealous of his ability. His prose and ability to weave a plot are maddening to anyone who has literary aspirations--he's almost TOO good. A mind melting read with an extraordinary intricacy.

Junot Diaz keeps proving that he's one of the greatest living authors in America. His voice is singular and it sings off the pages of these shorts. A beautiful collection.

Probably the worse DeLillo I've ever read. It's written with the self-importance that could only be mustered by an aging boomer. It's never as deep as it think it is.

Extraordinary is correct. Montgomery has a way of making you see the world, and its animals, through her eyes. It's hard to read her without changing your perspective on the lives of "lesser" creatures.

A solid read that never manages to be as memorable as its subject matter warrants. You get the feeling that author wants to make this true story deeper and more meaningful than it actual is, and while it's mildly fascinating, ultimately it's a lot of spinning wheels.

Though often uproarious, the middle of Priestdaddy flounders somewhat as the author attempts to find her narrative. An overall great read however, full of poetic writing and delightful levity, even though often the subject gets serious.