Life Altering Readshttp://booklikes.com/photo/crop/50/50/upload/avatar/1/7/azure_1770e72d022c3e114033d5741fafc00a.jpgLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com2024-03-19T02:57:34+00:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/rssreview: Review: Gabriela and The Widow by Jack Remick2013-12-26T10:50:00+00:002013-12-26T10:50:00+00:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738991/review-gabriela-and-the-widow-by-jack-remickLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.comreview: For Gods and For Men (Lifeblood Saga, #1)2013-12-16T00:00:00+00:002013-12-16T00:00:00+00:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738957/for-gods-and-for-men-lifeblood-saga-1LindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com What I liked - The idea of immortality and the extinction of the human race. The setting was strong although more than one book club member agreed that the background often overpowered the characters, I agree with this.
What I didn't like – The plot seemed jerky to me. You had this absolutely intriguing concept that would be really fast and nice to the point it would drag as it dwelled on the many secondary characters.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: y12013-08-23T00:00:00+01:002013-08-23T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738970/y1LindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com
How did you feel about the main character? He is an unlikely hero and not at all someone you would consider as the lead character. Many parts of this story are about Zane Zeitman finding himself. Was the book well-written? Yes. Each page seemed to top the previous one and this reader felt captivated by this string of characters that seemed so quirky and yet, people you could connect with easily.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: The Granite Key: Arkana Archaeology Thriller Mysteries #12013-08-19T00:00:00+01:002013-08-19T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738971/the-granite-key-arkana-archaeology-thriller-mysteries-1LindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com Style of writer? The author isn't like Dan Brown (as her bio states) but she has a unique writing style that is easy to understand and like.
Summarize book? The book was about murder and a secret society. It contains elements of religion and history which was a little like the Da Vinci Code peppered with a few paranormal elements.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: The Book of Paul2013-08-05T00:00:00+01:002013-08-05T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738972/the-book-of-paulLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com Did this book give you any new ideas about yourself? No new ideas, although I am starting to see how some cruel people end up the way they do.
What lesson did you learn from the story? No lessons learned. Also, I would love for this book to be made into a movie.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Spare Change2013-08-05T00:00:00+01:002013-08-05T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738973/spare-changeLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com What did you think of the style of the writer? Crosby is a fresh voice that provides readers with an enjoyable read.
Favourite scene …. Fred and Olivia coming back to the apartment complex and seeing Ethan & Dog asleep against the door. Ethan mistakes Fred for Charlie Doyle.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Shadow Cay2013-08-05T00:00:00+01:002013-08-05T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738974/shadow-cayLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com Did this book remind you of anything that has happened to you? Thankfully, no but many elements of the money laundering have been the centre of other real life investigations.
What did you think of the ending? Overall, I liked it. Everyone got they what they deserved and readers received closure.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: How You Leave Texas2013-08-01T00:00:00+01:002013-08-01T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738958/how-you-leave-texasLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com Which secondary character resonated most with you and why? Dan, because he was a realistic choice for Nicky. He would keep her grounded.
In your own words how did the setting of the story made it more interesting. Los Angeles is a huge exciting place for someone to start a new life.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Eyes Behind Belligerence2013-07-26T00:00:00+01:002013-07-26T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738975/eyes-behind-belligerenceLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com 3 things I liked about the book … It was well-researched, historical fiction is never easy because large parts of it are based on fact and the author did a fantastic job at blending fact and fiction. Second thing I liked was the way she used so many different characters. I had to keep checking the list in front to make sure I understood everything. Lastly, it was her writing. She described every scene as if it was a water colour painting and sometimes you forget that the book was about war.
Favourite character(s) … Goro. At times his self-doubt is passed on to the reader and you feel his pain.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Sleeper's Run2013-07-26T00:00:00+01:002013-07-26T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738976/sleeper-s-runLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com Did you find that the cover and title represented what the story was really about? The cover and name fit the book. It was mysterious and the name was what the book was mainly about.
Do you find the characters convincing? All of the characters were convincing, believable and compelling.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Covert Dreams2013-07-22T00:00:00+01:002013-07-22T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738959/covert-dreamsLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com Content (overall theme, idea and setting). The ideas and themes were great. Although the storyline fits any action movie, I still found Stan's pursuit of the truth to be page turning.
If you could continue the story, what events would you include? Would have liked Stan to have found Valerie. He couldn't lose her too. She was his only foot hold in life.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Redwood Violet2013-07-10T00:00:00+01:002013-07-10T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738977/redwood-violetLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com Did the book end the way you expected? That is a big fat NO! I honestly thought the author would write in the criminal that is haunting Katie.
Did you find that the cover and title represented what the story was really about? Yes, the cover relates to the story, I am assuming the trees are supposed to be redwoods? That is the only thing keeping me from fully enjoying to cover. They do not look like a redwood tree. I can see how the author used redwood for the title but the violet is still a mystery. It is touched upon in the book but not in detail.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Zoo Academy Special Edition (Vol. 1-3): History, Science & Art Lessons2013-07-08T00:00:00+01:002013-07-08T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738960/zoo-academy-special-edition-vol-1-3-history-science-art-lessonsLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com Cover – The cover was nice, but seemed like a standard text book cover.
What I liked – The pictures provided. My nieces and nephews just loved it.
If you could rewrite the ending, would you? This book was perfect. I would not change anything. The children gave it 10 stars.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Refuge2013-07-08T00:00:00+01:002013-07-08T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738978/refugeLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com Favourite quote … "When a stranger seeks help, it is a Muslim's duty to be of service."
What did you think of the story structure? The book was a straight forward read, which I liked.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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review: Lessons from the Lemonade Stand: A Common Sense Primer on Investing2013-07-08T00:00:00+01:002013-07-08T00:00:00+01:00http://LindaRogers.booklikes.com/post/738979/lessons-from-the-lemonade-stand-a-common-sense-primer-on-investingLindaRogershttp://LindaRogers.booklikes.com Did you learn something new from the book? Yes. Read this book before investing in a business.
Was the book different from what you expected? Surprisingly, yes. I was expecting a lot of numbers and data but this was to the point and offered real experiences from real people.
Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author.
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