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Birds of a Feather (Maisie Dobbs, Bk 2)
Birds of a Feather (Maisie Dobbs, Bk 2)
Author: Jacqueline Winspear
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/8/2009


This is the second mystery in the Maisie Dobbs series and I thoroughly enjoyed it. These books are set in England between the two world wars, and Winspear sketches in nice details of the time and the setting. Maisie Dobbs (private investigator and "psychologist") is a great character, having grown up working class, served as a nurse during WWI, and moving now in upper class circles. She uses meditation and centering to help her solve her cases, which is a neat idea.


Borrowed Finery : A Memoir
Borrowed Finery : A Memoir
Author: Paula Fox
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/26/2016


An interesting read and a testament to one girl's resilience. Paula Fox describes her growing up experiences in Cuba and across the US, shuffled between different caregivers. Amazing to think she came through it intact.


De treffende gelijkenis
De treffende gelijkenis
Author: Edward Phillips Oppenheim
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/7/2010


This was an interesting mystery (translated into Dutch). Even for someone with Dutch as a second language it was enjoyable and readable!


Een frisse wind door de onderwereld
Een frisse wind door de onderwereld
Author: Don Winslow
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/7/2010


This mystery was translated into Dutch and I read it to keep up my Dutch language skills. It was a fun read with a cool premise.


Even After All This Time : A Story of Love, Revolution, and Leaving Iran
Review Date: 3/2/2009


Very interesting memoir. Amazing to learn what families in Iran were going through in the 70's and 80's, while I went through life as an oblivious American teenager consumed with petty adolescent concerns! Also covers the author's experiences as a teen immigrant to the U.S.


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