March Books

Mazeltov by Eli Zuzovsky
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I felt as though I was wandering through this book. I never quite found my way until the end. About half way through I thought of putting it down but I pushed through to end and then the nature of the story came through.
An interesting book about coming of age in Israel. Felt real, Israel is not the same culture as the rest of the world. Living on the edge of war is their norm. This book passed that feeling on.
Would I recommend it. Probably not.

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Blackout by Simon Scarrow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great book. This is not a traditional crime novel. It has all the trappings of a murder mystery but it is cloaked in an interesting character. I'm reminded of Bernie Gunther.
The story is somewhat complex and frankly, I didn't figure it out. So well spooled out to the reader with just enough suspense to keep you reading.
The author paints a picture of Germany slipping farther down the Nazi rathole and taking the whole German society with them.
Like historical mysteries, this is for you.

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Across Seward Park: A Novel by Gail Lehrman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ok, so you need to know that I am a first generation American. I was steeped in stories and anecdotes about those early years in this country. I was born a birthrite citizen and haver always been proud of this country, warts and all. I served in the USAF, not to prove my patriatism, but to suppoert my country in times of strife.
That being said, this story held a warm place in my heart from page one until the end. (I was actually sorry that there was no more to read.) I'd request a sequel but I would hate to stifle Gail's creative juices. Please get started on another book.
The plot, characters and writing style was perfect for me. I was able to see beyond mere descriptions to understand some of the emotions that they were feeling. The plot, though simple family saga, never felt trivial or elxpected.
A masterlpiece, imagine what her third book will be like....
Start writing.

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Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From another goodreads review:
Oh my gosh, how I loved this book. The five-hundred-plus pages practically turned themselves. The premise was so unique and I devoured every word from the banging prologue to the surprising epilogue.
I expect little from book club books. When I started this one I noticed it was dissappointingly long. When I got to the end I wished there was more.
I will give away none of the book. The author has created a true masterpiece of interwoven storytelling. The characters instantly develop in a way the makes the reader panting for more. She leaves us with just enough to want more and more.
It is a frantic page turner.
Have you ever loved someone so much it hurts? There are parts of this book that truly reminded me of that experience.
Read this book, if nothing else, read chapter 101.


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