Book Connoisseurhttp://booklikes.com/photo/crop/50/50/upload/avatar/2/f/azure_2feae3b005656bc0b39957c520d36f16.jpgRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com2024-03-28T19:02:12+00:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/rssreview: The Final Straw by Ted Tayler2014-01-01T10:49:00+00:002014-01-01T10:49:00+00:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744654/the-final-straw-by-ted-taylerRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.comreview: Finding Claire Fletcher2013-12-13T00:00:00+00:002013-12-13T00:00:00+00:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744656/finding-claire-fletcherRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com What I didn't like – I hated that Raynard's family paid his way out of everything. For a few minutes, I wondered why the writer would make things so easy for him and then I realised this is probably what happens in real life. A fictional story doesn't make the situation any less real.
Did you find that the cover and title represented what the story was really about? Yes, the cover fit the book and title. The entire book was based on Claire's abduction and how she is found years later.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend2013-11-05T00:00:00+00:002013-11-05T00:00:00+00:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744657/guinevere-on-the-eve-of-legendRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com What did you think about the dialogue? Each character's dialogue suited him / her and the dialogue matched each scene. The dialogue bits were not lengthy and these did not move the reader from the original path of the story which was good.
Did you like the way the book ended? Without giving too much away, I can say that the ending had a tinge of sadness although it does appear the Guinevere has grown up mentally and emotionally. I also liked that the author included background information on legend of King Arthur and extra reading material.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: The Way Home2013-10-22T00:00:00+01:002013-10-22T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744620/the-way-homeRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com Did the book end the way you expected? The ending switches in tone and I wasn't expecting this. One more reason to like the book. Some might argue that the ending was too fictional but it worked for the story and I also liked that there were no unanswered questions in the end.
What I liked about the whole book. The writing style is different from Glover's previous books. This story flowed much better and the characters were more developed. I loved that the characters were so exposed to readers, you understood them so much better.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: muted: a short story in verse2013-10-14T00:00:00+01:002013-10-14T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744658/muted-a-short-story-in-verseRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com What is the protagonist's conflict? The main character faces both external and internal conflicts. The queen has banned anything that seems to make people happy. Concetta breaks this rule and is punished harshly. This is where her internal conflicts start to twist and turn the reader's minds. This is a short but complex read. Unless you're going to give yourself time to mull over it, you may not be able to appreciate this book.
Were the characters and their problems believable? Whether you take the book for what it is or look for an underlying meaning, the problems of every character is believable. Even the queen has problems of her own and at the end of the day is afraid of showing the world who he / she really is and is masked with one lie on top of another.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: In A Small Town2013-10-07T00:00:00+01:002013-10-07T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744659/in-a-small-townRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com What motivates a given character’s actions? The search for truth. I honestly didn't expect the beginning to be the core of the story. Detective Longo gets shot and the rest of the book answers the monumental question of who the mystery shooter was and why.
Which characters do you particularly admire or dislike? Not too sure if I am fond of Danny Mello. I really wanted to like this character but most times he seemed flat and disconnected from what was actually happening.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: A Beautiful Glittering Lie: A Novel of the Civil War2013-10-07T00:00:00+01:002013-10-07T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744660/a-beautiful-glittering-lie-a-novel-of-the-civil-warRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com Content (overall theme, idea and setting) - This was truly a unique read which I will recommend to anyone who likes to read American history. The writer depicts detailed war scenes, passion and coming of age which she intertwines with actual historical facts. Definitely a must read.
What I liked - I liked the family element she used. Nothing breaks a family more than forced separation or making the wrong choices. This book looks at this from all angles and you see the adults revisit their sensibility while the children can't wait to grow up.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review2013-10-06T00:00:00+01:002013-10-06T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744621/postRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com 3 things I liked about the book … Unlike some fantasy books, it wasn't a heavy read and it's a book that parent and child can enjoy together. There's a tinge of romance which made me like this book even more. The fight scenes were realistic.
Favourite character(s) … I liked Captain Vidor and Kie the best among all the characters. The two of them were the developed in every sense and as they explore their relationship, readers find themselves entertained with more than the daily adventures of the elite fighting team.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: Five Times More Jesus: Why Christians Should Decanonize the Old Testament2013-10-06T00:00:00+01:002013-10-06T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744661/five-times-more-jesus-why-christians-should-decanonize-the-old-testamentRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com Talk about specific passages that struck you as significant. Each of the bible verses meant something to me and I think the time and effort he took to do this deserves some recognition. However, most of the book club members stepped away from this book with little change in heart or opinion than when we started so his arguments did not seem to have strong points.
What have you learned after reading this book? Authors need to polish their work. Is this a Christian book? Is not a Christian book? We got to the end, and we're still tryinig to figure it out. I don't think the author knows either.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review2013-10-02T00:00:00+01:002013-10-02T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744622/postRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com Content (overall theme, idea and setting). This is a unique author and I definitely want to read other books by her. Some book club members have read other books by her and they all agree that like this book, her ideas are different and well-presented.
What I liked. Can I say everything? Okay, that's too general. Let's start with hell. The author paints a true picture that draws you into each setting and you feel as if you are in that very moment and place witnessing the characters plot their next move.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: Night Chill2013-10-02T00:00:00+01:002013-10-02T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744662/night-chillRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com How would the book have been different if it had taken place in a different time or place? I don't think the strangeness would have stopped and they would have probably met a different string of characters.
Would you recommend this book? In a heartbeat. This is one author whose books I will collect and read for a long time to come. Because I have read his other book, I know he is capable of different styles, plus as I found out from the cover of this book, he also has more than one non fiction title.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: Women's Obsession with Shoes2013-09-10T00:00:00+01:002013-09-10T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744663/women-s-obsession-with-shoesRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com If this book was intended to teach the reader something, did it succeed? Many book club members liked the topic, it was the book we had problems with. It is written in the very way someone would write an email or have an informal conversation. Every chapter overflows with adjectives. Given a good editor, this book may actually reach its target audience.
Was there a specific passage that had left an impression, good or bad? The Manolo Blahnik chapter was tedious. Yes, she was excited about buying such a precious pair of shoes. But every other sentence was a repetition of the one before.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: The Hunter's Son (JC Mather, #1)2013-09-02T00:00:00+01:002013-09-02T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744623/the-hunter-s-son-jc-mather-1RubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com
What did you think of the story structure? It sometimes felt like the author was witholding details from his readers but in the end, I think this is what held my interest . Which secondary character resonated most with you and why? JC's mom, she was dead from the start, but she played a important part in the story and if she wasn't mentioned at all, this would have had impact on the story.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: Children of the Fog2013-09-02T00:00:00+01:002013-09-02T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744624/children-of-the-fogRubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com
3 things I liked about the book … The paranormal element. Sadie loses Sam and then finds that the children in the fog need her as a mother. In some ways, this was like the movie Dark Water or Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, where maternal instints rule. Second, I loved the writing. The author has a natural flair and it often feels like you are watching the story unfold in front of you. Lastly, I loved her character development. Each character is introduced to the reader in ways they can make an easy connection. Favourite character(s) … I'm going to pick Sadie. She had a lot coming towards her and it was difficult to stay sane. On the one hand, you think she's lost her marbles and then on the other, you want to anything you can to make her feel better.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: Neverlove: Shadow Jumpers series (Volume 1)2013-09-02T00:00:00+01:002013-09-02T00:00:00+01:00http://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com/post/744664/neverlove-shadow-jumpers-series-volume-1RubyWeatherfordhttp://RubyWeatherford.booklikes.com
How did you feel about the main character? Abigail is like any other teenager you and I know. Her home life is in shambles. She is lonely, misguided and abused in more ways than one. How do you escape? She commits suicide but is then given a second chance at life. This second chance comes with conditions and soon prove to test her in new ways. What are the most important themes in the book? Parenting, love and relationships. Abigail has a brief idea about what a mother should be like. She knows her mother is nothing like this and so sets out to create a new life for herself, even if it means ending her own life. It is through this action that she learns the true meaning of love.
Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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