Monday 9 February 2015
Living my dream my way: How do you read?
Living my dream my way: How do you read?: I was going to give writing the blog a miss this week. The easiest things in the world include sitting and agreeing with everyt...
This review is from: Green Grows the Grass (Paperback)
This is a mystery fiction story, intertwined with the history of Central America during the previous century. The facts behind the fiction makes the story all the more enjoyable, because it creates authenticity. Combine that with the accurate descriptions of the surroundings, natural scenery, culture and habits of the people and you have a winner. This is exactly what Barbara Smith did.
Katie goes back to the place where she grew up, both to do research and to see what she can find out about her father's disappearance with his airplane some thirty years ago. She gets involved with a young woman, Felicia, not knowing that a man from her own past, played a role in this young woman's life as a child in Nicaragua. Events play out against the background of the revolution that involves various Central American countries. Lives are affected, people brought together that otherwise never would, with interesting results.
The writer managed to create characters that are real, some likable, others, like Liam not so much. He plays a vital role in the developments of certain events and although the foul and blasphemous nature of his language usage is authentic to his character, it becomes disturbing at times. Considering human nature, the way Ricardo's life plays out, is not entirely surprising.
A series of events lead to tragedy that could not have been foreseen. Yet again, some mysteries are solved, people are brought together and reconciliation takes place, that otherwise might never have happened.
This is a book not easily forgotten. The characters, their lives, loves and outlook on the future will stay with me for a long time. A really enjoyable reading experience.
Katie goes back to the place where she grew up, both to do research and to see what she can find out about her father's disappearance with his airplane some thirty years ago. She gets involved with a young woman, Felicia, not knowing that a man from her own past, played a role in this young woman's life as a child in Nicaragua. Events play out against the background of the revolution that involves various Central American countries. Lives are affected, people brought together that otherwise never would, with interesting results.
The writer managed to create characters that are real, some likable, others, like Liam not so much. He plays a vital role in the developments of certain events and although the foul and blasphemous nature of his language usage is authentic to his character, it becomes disturbing at times. Considering human nature, the way Ricardo's life plays out, is not entirely surprising.
A series of events lead to tragedy that could not have been foreseen. Yet again, some mysteries are solved, people are brought together and reconciliation takes place, that otherwise might never have happened.
This is a book not easily forgotten. The characters, their lives, loves and outlook on the future will stay with me for a long time. A really enjoyable reading experience.
Friday 6 February 2015
Father'sWill by Sophia Schoenfeldt
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/447199?ref=letswrite
Review by: Ica Iova on Dec. 23, 2014 :
Stephan Howard Hammond worked hard to build his multi-million Rand Company, and though he loved his children, he was certain that once he’s gone they will misuse their inheritance. So he found a trusted person to take over the company before his death and ensure his children’s future. His decision, however, changed them all in different ways.
Easy money means nothing when someone is irresponsible. You watch people inherit large sums of money, or win the lottery, only to be broke soon after. The way people handle easy money can be very different. Some spend it wisely, others go wild believing there is no end to it; some learn from their own mistakes, others don’t. This so often happens in real life and the author conveyed it very well in Father’s Will.
This book is a cautionary tale to those who came, or are about come in contact with easy money.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/447199?ref=letswrite
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/447199?ref=letswrite
Review by: Ica Iova on Dec. 23, 2014 :
Stephan Howard Hammond worked hard to build his multi-million Rand Company, and though he loved his children, he was certain that once he’s gone they will misuse their inheritance. So he found a trusted person to take over the company before his death and ensure his children’s future. His decision, however, changed them all in different ways.
Easy money means nothing when someone is irresponsible. You watch people inherit large sums of money, or win the lottery, only to be broke soon after. The way people handle easy money can be very different. Some spend it wisely, others go wild believing there is no end to it; some learn from their own mistakes, others don’t. This so often happens in real life and the author conveyed it very well in Father’s Will.
This book is a cautionary tale to those who came, or are about come in contact with easy money.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/447199?ref=letswrite
Book review. Green Grows the Grass, by Barbara Smith
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24406610-green-grows-the-grass" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img alt="Green Grows the Grass" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1420852908m/24406610.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24406610-green-grows-the-grass">Green Grows the Grass</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7707499.B_A_Smith">B.A. Smith</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1192331231">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book is a page turner from the very first paragraph. Fiction intertwined with history compels the reader to read on and find out more. The usage of Spanish in between creates authenticity to the South-American setting. Characterization is very well done. That is why one can't help feeling deeply for Felicia, love Katie and despise others.<br><br>In spite of the story being a mystery with many tense moments, I find the slow pace at which the events play out, very relaxing, so in contrast to the fast paced, action stories we often get bombarded with. Detailed descriptions of the environment, the people and their way of life, places you right next to the characters in the middle of wherever they are and whatever is happening to them.<br><br>Green Grows the Grass is a book that will stay with me for a long time. If and when it starts fading from my memory, I will read it again. And again.
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1192331231">5 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This book is a page turner from the very first paragraph. Fiction intertwined with history compels the reader to read on and find out more. The usage of Spanish in between creates authenticity to the South-American setting. Characterization is very well done. That is why one can't help feeling deeply for Felicia, love Katie and despise others.<br><br>In spite of the story being a mystery with many tense moments, I find the slow pace at which the events play out, very relaxing, so in contrast to the fast paced, action stories we often get bombarded with. Detailed descriptions of the environment, the people and their way of life, places you right next to the characters in the middle of wherever they are and whatever is happening to them.<br><br>Green Grows the Grass is a book that will stay with me for a long time. If and when it starts fading from my memory, I will read it again. And again.
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Wednesday 4 February 2015
Smashwords: Smashwords and OverDrive to Bring 200,000+ Indie E...
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Friday 30 January 2015
Living my dream my way: Thank you Mr King... I can call myself an author.....
Living my dream my way: Thank you Mr King... I can call myself an author.....: Last week was not a particularly great week for me. Lucas is having a really hard time with a mystery illness at the moment. It's s...
Sunday 25 January 2015
The Literary Mercenary: Why Killing Lead Characters Is A Good Idea (Even I...
The Literary Mercenary: Why Killing Lead Characters Is A Good Idea (Even I...: You know those people. The heart-breakers. The ones who take your trust, nurture it, and who snap it in half the moment you get complacent....
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