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Posted : 15 years, 5 months ago on 3 July 2009 11:58 (A review of Carved in Bone (Body Farm, Bk. 1))I liked this mystery set at the "Body Farm" and in the Appalachian mountains. I especially liked the interactions between Brockton and police officer Art Bohanan as they work together to solve the murder of the woman in the cave. I look forward to reading the next book in the series, Flesh and Bone.
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Posted : 15 years, 5 months ago on 3 July 2009 11:55 (A review of Stuart Little)I don't know how many times I've read this book, but reading it again for the Childhood Favourites Reading Challenge was a joy. Even though I knew what was going to happen, I still laughed when I read about Stuart inside the piano, and I felt sad when his friend Margalo the bird left home.
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Posted : 15 years, 6 months ago on 10 May 2009 03:46 (A review of Middle Church: Reclaiming the Moral Values of the Faithful Majority from the Religious Right)This was a thought-provoking look at how faith can encourage helping others, promoting peace and being better stewards of the planet.
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Posted : 15 years, 6 months ago on 10 May 2009 03:45 (A review of Six Moon Dance)This was a very interesting look at how a people's beliefs and laws were challenged by some outside observers and by ancient secrets coming to the front. I liked how the Questioner's curiosity led her and others to the truth about Newholme.
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Posted : 15 years, 6 months ago on 10 May 2009 03:44 (A review of The Gift of Stones (Picador Books))This was a beautifully written book about storytelling, imagination, change and people's resistance to change. I liked the interaction between the narrator's father and the village members. I also liked how the narrator told the audience how sometimes telling stories can backfire when one wants to tell the truth.
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Posted : 15 years, 6 months ago on 10 May 2009 03:44 (A review of Deviant Ways)This was a gripping thriller with many twists and turns. I liked the interaction between Jack and Malcolm as they try to outwit and out think the Sandman.
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Posted : 15 years, 7 months ago on 3 May 2009 09:44 (A review of The Book Thief)This was a beautifully written, thought provoking book about words, friendship, hope and love despite fear and uncertainty. I especially liked the interactions between Liesel and the people around her. I also liked Death as a narrator who sees both the good and bad in humans.
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Posted : 15 years, 7 months ago on 3 May 2009 09:41 (A review of Practical Magic)I enjoyed this story of two pairs of sisters whose lives were touched by magic. I especially liked how both Gillian and Sally and Kylie and Antonia learned to take risks, trust their feelings and appreciate each other over time.
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Posted : 15 years, 7 months ago on 6 April 2009 08:16 (A review of Hush)Although the plot was a bit formulaic at times, the intensity of the action and the predicament of the characters kept my interest throughout. I especially liked getting the different viewpoints from the characters such as Chet, Davy and Celia.
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Posted : 15 years, 7 months ago on 6 April 2009 08:13 (A review of Invisible Monsters)This was an intriguing book about identity and perception. I liked how Shannon gradually learned about making assumptions based on appearances and how she learned the truth about herself and others.
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