Book Reviews - Janis K. (scrapbooklady)

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This book is the best gift for someone who loves to travel. You can spend hours revisiting places you've been to, and getting ideas for your next adventure
Review Date: 7/3/2007

In fiction, genius lies in great characters. John Lescroart's characters are three dimensional. They laugh, they cry, they fail, they triumph; and they move the story along through complicated twists and turns of the plot. I read this book in one sitting.
Review Date: 7/1/2007

In "1984" George Orwell warned us about totalitarian control of the masses through revisionist history, perversion of the meaning of words, and relativism. While the urgency of his warning may have diminished with the fall of totalitarian communism, it's still relevant today in ways Orwell might not have anticipated.
Review Date: 7/25/2007

This book was a book I couldn't put down. I read it cover-to-cover in a few hours. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time
Review Date: 7/26/2007

This book was a book I couldn't put down. I read it cover-to-cover in a few hours. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time!
Review Date: 7/26/2007

"2nd Chance" is a good book but it doesn't even compete with some of his other books like "1st to Die" and "Mary Mary". It was very suspenseful and it was defiantly a page turner. But there were a few things I didn't like about it. One thing was I didn't like how the girls just became "best friends." Friendships take time and you do not become that good of friends with someone in only a couple of months. Also I found Jill's miscarriage to be completely pointless and irrelevant. I am not even sure why James Patterson even put it in the book at all. It wasn't like that was a main concern of the last book or anything. It just kind of seemed like an incomplete thought that he just decided to throw into the book to take up some room. Also I know that James Patterson is know for his plot twists at the end of his books but this one seemed very unnecessary. I liked the first ending more than I liked the "real" ending.
Review Date: 6/26/2007

"3rd Degree" is another unforgettable Murder Club thriller from one my favorite suspense writers...No one would argue that this thriller is great literature. But if you are looking for something good to read on the beach or a long airplane flight, this is just the ticket.

Patterson's plot draws you in, irrespective of the justifiable complaints by some other reviewers of its predictability. It's true that there are a lot of handy coincidences that put the heroine in the right place at the right time, but so what? It's entertaining. There are a couple of good, unanticipated plot twists that liven up the narrative, plus enough action to move things right along and keep readers interested.

If you're looking for an easy read that does not present an embarassment to carry around in public, this is it
Review Date: 6/26/2007

The information and recipes in this book were terrific but the lack of an index made locating information and recipes very difficult! Highly recommended.
Review Date: 11/16/2007

James Patterson continues his Women's Murder Club series with this book. It maintains the Patterson standard, except that I had anticipated a couple of his "twists" in the plot.
Review Date: 6/26/2007

"500 Great Heartwarming Expressions For Scrapbooking Cards" is a must-have for any scrapbooker. The phrases in this book are beyond the average thoughts that one would want to include in their scrapbooks. These expressions are refreshing, lively, sometimes serious in nature, and sometimes just plain cute and fun! Everyone will find something they can use in this book.
Review Date: 7/27/2007

James Patterson is the best, haven't read a bad one yet!
Review Date: 6/26/2007

I gave my review 3 stars because it is James Patterson; however, I was disappointed with this book! It was almost as if he decided to end the book without really wrapping it up. None of the plots had anything to do with each other. I understand it is a series so maybe there will be more to come later, but I expected something more robust from the author.
Review Date: 6/26/2007

The basics that make up a successful life are pretty simple. But they are not easy. The habits offered are solid. But, they are not quick fixes rather they are fixed principles that one should incorporate into their daily routine. The real value of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" can be realized not by reading but by executing the wisdom within.
Review Date: 7/21/2007

"7th Heaven" is good, quick reading. It had some flaws but overall, it was an enjoyable book, right in line with the quality you'd expect from Patterson. Add this one to your shelf!
Review Date: 3/25/2008

Don Piper died on January 18, 1989 while on his way home from a church conference. Although he does go in depth into his visit to Heaven, his book really concentrates on his life after the accident. After experiencing a joyous reunion with deceased relatives he was whisked away to earth with no explanation. Don is a devout Christian and suffers greatly from his banishment in heaven and with the physical pain and recovery from his automobile accident. This is really a story of survival against all odds and it is extremely motivating. When we hear of such adversity striking others we often wonder how they find the grit to survive. By reading Don's story we find that survival is based on a mixture of hope, faith and sheer determination. Read this book, you won't be disappointed
Review Date: 1/8/2008

"Absolute Power" is a well-written suspense story. Having seen the movie prior to reading the book, I was a little worried about being a step ahead on every page. That didn't happen. As usual, the book is better than the movie. The main premise of the book and movie is the same, but some of the storyline and characters are a quite different. If you liked the movie, you'll love the book!
Review Date: 7/26/2007

"Absolute Rage" is one of Robert Tanenbaum's best. It starts calmly and gradually builds up to a brain bashing crescendo as it zeroes in on some genuine hillbilly killers who hold an entire region of West Virginia in terror and who have involved Butch and his family by killing a friend. No fan of Tanenbaum's will be dissatisfied with this book. Unlike many authors who write successive series, he doesn't spend page after page telling about the past or describing the personalities of his characters. He lets that information develop as part of the story, which is a real relief.
Review Date: 8/1/2007

This story flows seamlessly from multiple points of view, incorporating back stories with forward moving plots that make it hard to put the book down until you got to the end. Perrotta just plopped down an ending that didn't quite fit with the rest of the story. The ending felt rushed. The book needed about 100 extra pages to resolve a few things.
Review Date: 8/6/2008

"Accident" is one of those books you just cannot put it down. It is a great story, that reminds us of how a single day can change your entire life. That Saturday of the "Accident" is one of those days. The main characters had a perfect life before their daughter and three other teenagers were involved in a terrible car accident which changed their lives forever...very emotional read.
Review Date: 7/11/2007

"Act of Revenge" is part of the Karp series. This series tries to deal with the question of how a family responds to an atmosphere of danger and violence. Butch Karp is a senior official with the New York D.A. His wife, Marlene, is a private detective who specializes in protecting women from stalkers and domestic violence. Their teen-aged daughter, Lucy, is a language prodigy, speaking dozens of languages fluently which allows her the ability to penetrate the various immigrant communities of N.Y. in ways unavailable to her parents. This set-up allows these books to deal with the conflict between law and justice, the demands of work and child rearing, the moral assumptions of the established culture verses those of newcomers, men verses women and parents verses children, at a depth not usual in the average thriller. Not only is this a good read, it's also a serious read. Mr. Tanenbaum obviously knows a great deal about novel writing and has high standards. I look forward to more of his work.
Review Date: 10/12/2007

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