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It is purely my opinion: The Hidden Man by Robin Blake
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It is purely my opinion. Thursday, April 30, 2015. The Hidden Man by Robin Blake. First Sentence: Standing in the doorway, with medical bag in hand, Luke Fidelis peered into the shadowed room until its main features had resolved themselves: the outline of the low pallet bed; the man’s gaunt, ghostly face looking steadily upwards; the pale hand resting motionless outside the covering blanket. Not only are the two main characters interesting and a good balance to one another, but one cannot help but like T...
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It is purely my opinion: April 2015
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It is purely my opinion. Thursday, April 30, 2015. The Hidden Man by Robin Blake. First Sentence: Standing in the doorway, with medical bag in hand, Luke Fidelis peered into the shadowed room until its main features had resolved themselves: the outline of the low pallet bed; the man’s gaunt, ghostly face looking steadily upwards; the pale hand resting motionless outside the covering blanket. Not only are the two main characters interesting and a good balance to one another, but one cannot help but like T...
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It is purely my opinion: December 2014
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It is purely my opinion. Saturday, December 20, 2014. As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley. First Sentence: “Banished! 8221; the wild wind shrieked as it tore at my face. A compelling opening, or hook, is always important to a story. This had a great hook! Although, for series fans, it seems strange for Flavia to not have her usual supporting cast, her new one is more than admirable. In fact, there are a number of them who are quite delightful. 8220; As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust. 8221; is...
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It is purely my opinion: March 2015
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It is purely my opinion. Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronvitch. First Sentence: It started at one thirty on a cold Tuesday morning in January when Martin Turner, street performer and, in his own words, apprentice gigolo, tripped over a body in front of the West Portico of St. Paul’s at Covent Garden. 8221; “I’m not a fictional character,” said Nightingale. Still, one can’t help but like the completely “normal” DCI Seawall. 8220; Midnight Riot. 8221; is neither Harry Potter, nor Harry D...
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It is purely my opinion: Day Shift by Charlaine Harris
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It is purely my opinion. Friday, May 15, 2015. Day Shift by Charlaine Harris. First Sentence: It isn’t the rumbling of the trucks that seizes Manfred Bernardo’s attention; it is the silence that falls when their ignitions die. Unfortunately, this read more as a first, than second series book to be in that so much time was spent introducing us to the various characters. While backstory is good, it does not substitute for plot. The good thing is that each of the characters is unique, likable and st...Order...
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It is purely my opinion: August 2014
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It is purely my opinion. Monday, August 25, 2014. The Long Way Home by Louise Penny. First Sentence: As Clara Morrow approached, she wondered if he’d repeat the same small gesture he’d done every morning. The reader learns of the characters through their personalities, rather than their backstories. It is particularly clear how close are Gamache and Reine-Marie, and how solid is their marriage. To say “ The Long Way Home. 8221; is an excellent book is almost an understatement. The book certainly has ...
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It is purely my opinion: January 2015
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It is purely my opinion. Friday, January 30, 2015. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. First Sentence: When I think of my wife, I always think of her head. It is the fifth wedding anniversary of Nick and Amy Dunne. When Nick goes down to breakfast, he finds Amy is missing and the back door open. Did she run away? Or did Nick actually murder her? 8220; Gone Girl. 8221; is a book that never should have come in the first place. Many people loved this book. I was definitely not one of them. In fact, for ...The Pecul...
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It is purely my opinion: The Anatomy of Deception by Lawrence Goldstone
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It is purely my opinion. Tuesday, May 19, 2015. The Anatomy of Deception by Lawrence Goldstone. First Sentence: For days, clouds had hung over the frigid city, promising snow, and ephemeral late winter veneer of white, but the temperature had suddenly risen and a cold, stinging drizzle had arrived instead. This is a time of great progress and advancements in medicine and surgical techniques such as women doctors and sterilization, as well as technology with the development of Eastman’s box camera&#...
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It is purely my opinion: The Confessor's Club by Jack Fredrickson
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It is purely my opinion. Thursday, April 23, 2015. The Confessor's Club by Jack Fredrickson. First Sentence: The gold Rolex Day-Date on his wrist had cost eleven thousand dollars. It’s nice to see an author’s writing mature, and Fredrickson’s definitely has since his first book. In Dek, he has created a very interesting character with sardonic humor balanced by introspection and hope, as wonderfully exemplified by an ash tree. 8220; The Confessor’s Club. Fredrickson, Jack – 5th in series. I am a reader a...
