hwebb reviewed Iota by T. M. Doran
Review of 'Iota' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Almost more a case study than a novel, and at times it feels like the story loses some things in translation, but a quick read.
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A somewhat random reader of both fiction and world history. I'll read the first couple of pages of an interesting-looking book in the store, and if I'm impressed, I'll buy it. Never got into eBooks. I like turning paper pages.
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hwebb reviewed The Institute by Stephen King
Luke Ellis, a super-smart twelve-year-old with an exceptional gift, is the latest in a long …
Review of 'The Institute' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Unoriginal and predictable, but a page-turner nevertheless!
hwebb rated A concise history of the Arab-Israeli conflict: 4 stars
hwebb reviewed Black Deutschland by Darryl Pinckney
"Jed--young, gay, black, out of rehab and out of prospects in his hometown of Chicago--flees …
Review of 'Black Deutschland' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Made it about 90% through and finally gave up. The endless non-sequitors, misplaced modifiers, and jumping around in both time and location make this book practically opaque. It's a shame... there's a good story buried in there.
hwebb rated Handmaid's Tale: 4 stars
Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid's Tale, #1)
It is the world of the near future, and Offred is a Handmaid in the home of the Commander and …
hwebb rated The Picture of Dorian Gray: 5 stars
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray is a philosophical novel by Oscar Wilde. A shorter novella-length version was published in the …
hwebb rated The House of Silk (Sherlock Holmes, #1): 4 stars
The House of Silk (Sherlock Holmes, #1) by Anthony Horowitz
London, 1890. 221B Baker St. A fine art dealer named Edmund Carstairs visits Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson to …
hwebb rated Dark age ahead: 3 stars
hwebb reviewed The autobiography of Henry VIII by Margaret George
The Autobiography of Henry VIII is the magnificent historical novel that established Margaret George's career. …
Review of 'The autobiography of Henry VIII' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
The book might as well be called King Henry the Fool. It's rather one-note, but a worthwhile read if you like historical fiction.
hwebb rated Swamplandia!: 4 stars
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell
Swamplandia! is a 2011 novel by the American writer Karen Russell. The novel is set in the Ten Thousand Islands, …
hwebb reviewed Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
In love we find out who we want to be. In war we find out …
Review of 'Nightingale' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
I gave up partway through. The story has merit, but the storytelling is utterly lacking in sophistication. The book might be good for young readers who are interested in the subject matter.
hwebb rated The Nickel Boys: 4 stars
From the acclaimed author who enthralled the world with Exodus, Battle Cry, QB VII, Topaz, …
Review of 'Trinity' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Not perfect, but lives up to its ambition. A must-read if you like historical fiction.
hwebb reviewed Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey
This Omnibus Edition collects the five Wool books into a single volume. It is for …
Review of 'Wool Omnibus' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
A good entry in a saturated genre. If you like post-apocalyptic dramas, you'll probably like Wool.
hwebb reviewed Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett
Review of 'Evening and the Morning' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
If you like the rest of the series, you'll probably like this one, too. It's the same formula with the same pitfalls; character development is sacrificed somewhat for plot, and the latter part of the book seems to be "let's make the worst things possible happen to the protagonists without actually killing them." But the story is entertaining, and the depictions of life in the period are (hopefully) historically accurate.