Past Tense by Lee Child
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lee Child is as good as an author can be. His characters, story and writing is so smooth and effortless to read. I can't put his book down once I start because his stories just grab me and pull me in. This one was no exception. Read it right now, don't ask what its about, it is a complicated and intricate story that unfolds beautifully and reaches a beautiful conclusion.
Even if you've never read any of the Reacher series, this book will stand alone very well. If you have read them all it fits neatly into the story line.

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Holy Ghost by John Sandford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Virgil Flowers stories never dissappoint. The clever plot, unlikely characters and interesting twists make for a great read. I can't say John Sandford breaks new ground but this is what reading is about. Fun, insteresting and taking your mind off the real world for a few hours. I love Sandford.

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The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a real masterpiece. I loved it. The characters come alive on the pages and you can almost feel their emotions. Often raw and unpleasant, I think this might give us a taste, or just a glimmer, of the horrors of slavery. The total submission of one human to another. The nightmare of being subject to the whims and fancies of an overseer who is sick with power and impaired by drink.
The book is filled with emotions that most of us can only imagine and with fears that we might not even imagine.
Not to be "enjoyed but to be understood and to help us develop an understanding of slavery on a personal level.

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