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Jennifer C. (JustJen) - - Reviews

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101 Things to Do Before You Die
101 Things to Do Before You Die
Author: Richard Horne
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 15
Review Date: 5/10/2007


Thought there were a lot of unrealist things listed in this book. Some thing did make you chuckle.


After Midnight
After Midnight
Author: Richard Laymon
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 95
Review Date: 11/15/2006


I didn't think this book was as good as other Laymon books I have read.


After the Finish Line : The Race to End Horse Slaughter in America
Review Date: 12/5/2008


Very informative book. Anyone who loves horses should read this eye opening book.

I was generally aware of horse slaughter, but was amazed to learn that even well known track winners have ended up there. I never knew how many horses do end up there.

Informative, but sad to learn the demise of so many horses. No horse should end up being slaughtered and sold as human food!


All God's Creatures The Animals We Love
All God's Creatures The Animals We Love
Author: Guideposts
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 9/17/2007


This book is many small stories. Sort of like chicken soup books. This one however has to do with animals.

It was produce by the Guidepost magazine.

I thought it to be a good read.


Animal Patients: 50 Years in the Life of an Animal Doctor
Review Date: 9/10/2005


Tells the story of the author of how he became a vet, and discusses some of the special cases he has through the years.


The Balm of Gilead Tree: New and Selected Stories
The Balm of Gilead Tree: New and Selected Stories
Author: Robert Morgan
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 8/25/2007


I have always like Robert Morgan books. This one didn't disappoint.

However it needs to be mentioned that several of the stories in this book were taken from other books he has written.

I did enjoy rereading those I had read before and really enjoyed the new ones I hadn't.

Very good book.


Bless This House
Bless This House
Author: Lisa Bernhard
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 3/9/2008


This book was a quick read.

Hard to put in words what I really thought. Words that come to mind are shocked that a person would put down 6 dogs just because of so called aggression issues. I could probably understand the first dog, maybe, but then by the end of the book 6? The author has many reasons why, other than that maybe she let the dogs run in a pack and that is what started the issues. Never was it her fault that the dogs became aggressive. Her answer was to take the dogs to the vet and have them put to sleep.

Only good review is that I thought it interesting how the house in this story told the story, that was unique.


Bloodstream
Bloodstream
Author: Tess Gerritsen
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 307
Review Date: 9/30/2007
Helpful Score: 3


Very good book. You won't want to put it down. This is the first book I have read by Tess Gerritsen and really enjoyed it. I will be checking out her other books.


Body Rides
Body Rides
Author: Richard Laymon
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 114
Review Date: 5/9/2006
Helpful Score: 1


I have read other Laymon books and enjoyed them.

This one however seemed to be very drawn out and it was hard to keep my interest.

Not only drawn out, but the story was so predictable. For myself I like books that don't have such a predictable story line.

Yes, there was a few surprises, but a lot of the book was predictable.

I hope my next Laymon book won't be like this one was.


Brave Enemies : A Novel of the American Revolution
Brave Enemies : A Novel of the American Revolution
Author: Robert Morgan
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 15
Review Date: 2/4/2007


Great read. Keeps you interested. This book is set during the time of the American Revolution. It basically tells the story of a woman who for her safety dresses as a man. Remember this was a time when many woman were raped and murdered, reason why she did this.

She is actually thrown into the revolution itself and has to fight as a man and hoping not to be found out, while desperately trying to find her husband.

VERY GOOD READ. Robert Morgan doesn't disappoint. I love his books.


Canine Caper: Real-Life Tales of a Female Pet Vigilante
Canine Caper: Real-Life Tales of a Female Pet Vigilante
Author: Rose Block, Delilah Ahrendt
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 12
Review Date: 6/30/2005
Helpful Score: 1


Shocked is what I will say. This woman who wrote this book is a bit on the crazy side to say the least.

Between stealing dogs and then choosing dogs over her husband??

What gives this woman the right to go steal pets to "save" them? And how is that going to prevent the person she stole from from just getting another pet?

There are better ways to save animals and stealing isn't one of them.

No wonder the author uses a fictious name. Guess I would to if I was out doing what she did.


Carnival Undercover
Carnival Undercover
Author: Bret Witter
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 8
Review Date: 8/29/2005


This was a fun quick read.


Cat Crimes II (Cat Crimes)
Cat Crimes II (Cat Crimes)
Author: Martin Greenberg
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 2.9/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 3/6/2006


Book has numerous short fiction stories with/about cats.


Cat Miracles: Inspiring True Tales of Remarkable Felines
Review Date: 4/7/2006


Enjoyed this book. There are some really good stories in it.


The Cat That Wasn't There
The Cat That Wasn't There
Author: Stella Whitelaw (Editor)
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 6/27/2005


I enjoyed most of the short stories in this book. My favorite was Computer Charlie.


The Cat Who Came for Christmas
The Cat Who Came for Christmas
Author: Cleveland Amory
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 90
Review Date: 6/17/2005


I didn't like this authors writing style and just could not get into this book.


Children's Hospital
Children's Hospital
Author: Peggy Anderson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 11
Review Date: 11/17/2005


Enjoyed this book.

It takes you through the trials of a few children who are in a hospital.

Full of joy at times and other times the book will bring you to tears.


Cinders & Smoke: A Mile by Mile Guide for the Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Trip
Review Date: 8/25/2006


This book has great train pictures, color and b/w. If you like the history of trains you will like this book.


Code Blue: A Nurse's True Life Story
Code Blue: A Nurse's True Life Story
Author: Barbara Huttmann R. N.
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 7/9/2005


I enjoyed reading this story. This is a story of how a woman becomes a nurse and overcoming some challenges along the way.

Good read.


The Collection
The Collection
Author: Bentley Little
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 80
Review Date: 6/28/2005


I found this to be an overall good book, however I have enjoyed reading other Bentley Little books. There was a few stories here that I didn't like as well. This one finds in all books with many stories, some you like others you don't.


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