The Difference Engine by William Gibson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a great idea and a fuzzy plot. I guess I lost my way about half way through the book. I'm sure it might be clear as a bell to some people but I didn't understand where it went. I missed the whole point of the ending.
Still and interestng concept and certainly will be great for alternative history buffs.

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The Art Forger by Barbara A. Shapiro
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this book. I'm not sure what it is that I found so appealing, but I could not put it down. The story and characters, not many of them, were pretty easy to understand. I think it might be that learning about painting at such a basic level was interesting. Trying to piece things together and make sense out of secrets, long held made for a mystery in a mystery. I can't wait to talk about this one at book club. Can't wait to read another.

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 Books so far 2023:

Kantika by Elizabeth Graver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful book. I believe I identified with the characters. My family’s journey to America was less convoluted but equally interesting.
I love the intergenerational story. Strong characters with strong character. I sometimes wonder where people get this extraordinary strength. This is a story about America. Imagine if we had no immigrants. What an empty, boring place this would be.
Look how immigrants made the country and continue to revitalize it with new ideas and culture.


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The Collector by Daniel Silva
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

As usual, Daniel Silva does not dissappoint. The old characters are back and the new ones fit right in. The story is complicated but it is engrossing.
The action is non-stop and realistic. I followed some of the action on a map and Silva's locations are exceptionally accurate.
The story is ripped from the headlines. I don't want to spoil this story. The question I kept asking was how close to war are we every day that the war in Ukraine continues.

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