Lisa Petrilli
In her memoir, Viola Davis shares an unvarnished story of her life. It's one of the most moving memoirs I've ever read.
I found this book challenging in a number of ways. The empathy I felt for both the narrator and his victim mother left me emotionally rung out through most of the book. As observed by others, the author often attributed to the 5 year old narrator more adult comprehension about his circumstances. I really did like the book and have recommended to many people.
If this ends up being the last appearance of Harry Bosch, I can complement Mr. Connelly on another great novel.
Despite having read this book before, I am angry on behalf of the enslaved people subject to the crime of slavery. I found the horrors of slavery more disturbing now than when I first read this book 40 years ago. As always, I hold Mr. Douglass in great esteem.
I originally read this yarn more than 25 years ago on a three week tour of Italy with my family. It was my parent's tripod a lifetime. Much to their chagrin, I brought this book along with me and whenever we weren't on the go I had my head down reading this book.
I decided to re-visit the book this summer after watching an interview of John Grisham hosted by Adriana Trigiani. I wasn't disappointed, but I'm affected by the story and it's characters differently today then I was 25 years ago. Mr. Grisham's story about the racial divide in Mississippi seemed so far away from my life and I felt superior to those characters that were our right racists. Today, I don't feel quite so superior and I recognize the need for me to step up and take action.
I enjoyed the book, but it ended to abruptly. I needed to here more of Cora's story.
As a faithful follower of the Church of The E Street Band, it's no wonder that I loved this book. Bruce Springsteen wrote and honest and open account of his life and shared insight into his artistry. I'm rushing to go through my Bruce Springsteen music catalog.
A good friend recommended this book to me a number of years ago. As soon as I saw it was planned as a Netflix movie, I knew I had to read it before the film was available. I read the book in two sittings and can say that it is an absolutely lovely read. I love the fact that the story was told in the form of letters allowing for numerous voices. It ended all too quickly.
Another good addition to the series. Thank goodness, JD Robb/Nora Roberts is such a prolific writer. I can't wait until the next novel.
On the whole, I found that I enjoyed this book. I agree with other reviewers that the book was a bit slow in the middle. I hope that the next installment will reflect further developments in the Eve/Roark relationship. I would really like to see a bit more intrigue in the development of the “mystery/crime”.
I'm a new David Baldacci reader. The Memory Man series seems to be a great start. His characters from Decker and Jamison to the various supporting characters are great.
I loved this book. It was such a joy to read. I appreciated both the pace of the story. The mystery and the contact with the afterlife kept me on the edge of your seat. It reminded me a bit of the classics mystery movies.
A lovely read. I especially enjoyed the connection with knitting and how the fiber arts can bring people together.