writes about war from a young person's view #bannedbyrussia
Dear Helen, your review of Standoff on CanlitforLittleCanadians is a balm to my soul. This is my favourite quote: “Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch knows how to tell a story of immense tragedy by pairing it with resilience, affection, and hope.”
Reading this tense supernatural thriller set in NYC’s 1980s crack epidemic is like falling down a rabbit hole and hoping, praying that there’s some way out. Michele W. Miller creates an authentic cast of characters who will break your heart and make you sit up and cheer. Raven will stay with me for a very long time.
The Most Dangerous Thing by Laura Lippman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I love Laura Lippman novels but this one was slower than most. Still worth the read.
Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Well worth reading! A great premise for a novel although the structure of using therapy sessions as the narrative adds an unnecessary and clunky layer between the reader and the characters.
The Accident by Linwood Barclay
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The story has giant gaps in logic, deaths as emotionless and profligate as in a video game, but Barclay doesn’t take himself seriously and The Accident is an entertaining ride.
