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Why Did I Not Read This Sooner

Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh

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Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow. I’m trying to think of another book that introduces several different characters, makes me care about each one in different ways, somehow brings them all together without seeming too coincidental and leaves me wanting to read the next two books in the trilogy. In a very Dickensian manner, Mr. Ghosh introduces us to Dheeti, Zachary, Paulette, and Jodu. They serve as the four main characters in the book. The supporting characters are so strong and well developed it is tricky to determine who the protagonists are. For […]

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1/5/2019 | 's CBR11 Review No:1 |

A Gritty Young Adult Family Drama

The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell

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The Death of Bees by Lisa O’Donnell My rating: 3 of 5 stars Marnie and Nelly live in a rough neighborhood in Glasgow, Scotland. Their parents are drug addicts, alcoholics, and there’s hints that their dad has been abusing the girls. Early on something happens to the parents and the girls cover it up so that they won’t be placed into the foster care system and split up. Marnie is the oldest and she’s very smart. Her smarts are what can help her escape the cycle of poverty and drugs. Since she’s never had anyone encourage her or affirm her […]

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12/31/2018 's CBR10 Review No:32 |

A Quick, Intense Read

Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick

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Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick My rating: 3 of 5 stars Set in the turn of the century, “Revolver” is the story of the gold rush. Or is it? It’s told in flashbacks starting in the “current” time of 1910 Giron (modern Kiruna) Sweden, and flashing back to Nome Alaska in the late 1890’s. The plot is not complicated although the flashbacks do add a depth to it I wasn’t expecting. It’s a mystery, or a crime novel, depending on how you look at it. Sig (Sigfried) Andersson has to face off with a man who’s been tracking his father for […]

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12/31/2018 's CBR10 Review No:31 |

Toxic Family Secrets

August: Osage County by Tracy Letts

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August: Osage County by Tracy Letts My rating: 4 of 5 stars Not since reading “A Long Day’s Journey Into Night” have I come across a play that is so uncomfortable and beautiful all at the same time. “August: Osage County” centers on the Weston family living out in the plains of Oklahoma. There’s a death in the family and first part of the play is the family arriving to prepare for the funeral. Then the real action starts as the family is together for the funeral and what follows. Throughout we see old roles being reinforced, new roles attempted, […]

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12/31/2018 's CBR10 Review No:30 |

Then One Where We Meet Cheryl Blossom

Archie, Vol. 3 by Mark Waid

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Archie, Vol. 3 by Mark Waid My rating: 3 of 5 stars “Archie, Vol. 3” picks up directly from where “Vol. 2” left us. In this volume the energy picks up again and we are interested to Cheryl and Jason Blossom. Veronica and Cheryl face off in one of the predominant conflicts and while it’s entertaining, it’s also very look-at-how-much-damage-rich-girls-can-do-to-each-other. Back in Riverdale, Archie is inconsolable and Jughead steps up to be the one supporting Archie. The Andrews’ are about to celebrate a big anniversary and Archie’s friends are worried he won’t rally himself to complete the surprise party he […]

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12/31/2018 's CBR10 Review No:29 |

Archie + Drama = Are We Surprised?

Archie, Vol. 2 by Mark Waid

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Archie, Vol. 2 by Mark Waid My rating: 3 of 5 stars “Archie, Vol.2” lost a little of the energy that “Archie, Vol. 1” had developed for the Riverdale crew. In this volume the big problem is that the town is divided by an election. On one side is Hiram Lodge (supported by Veronica and Archie) and on the other Mr. Collier, Betty’s uncle. There’s a controversy that’s made public regarding Mr. Collier and the town splits on sides for those who support Mr. Collier and those who’ve hated him. Mr. Collier is a teacher at Riverdale high and he’s […]

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12/31/2018 's CBR10 Review No:28 |

In Which Mother Nature Plays a Character All Her Own

Will & Whit by Laura Lee Gulledge

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Will & Whit by Laura Lee Gulledge My rating: 2 of 5 stars “Will & Whit” is a graphic novel about a young woman, Will (Wilhemina), who’s afraid of the dark, makes lamps to sell in her family’s antique store, and who’s parents have died only a year ago. She lives with her aunt, Ella, who runs the store and the two of them are basically all each other has. Will’s friends Noel, his sister Reese, and Autumn spend time rafting down the river and end up contributing to a carnival another group of teens has put together. The meat […]

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12/2/2018 's CBR10 Review No:27 |

A Good Re-boot of the Archie Characters

Archie Vol.1 by Mark Waid

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Archie, Vol. 1: The New Riverdale by Mark Waid My rating: 3 of 5 stars I grew up reading the “Archie” comics here and there. I won’t try and say I was a huge fan. More fan-adjacent. However, “Archie” was the first comics I was introduced to so it has a special place in my reading journey. Since the reboot of “Archie”, thanks in part to the show, Riverdale, the new “Archie” comics has been updated for a more modern audience. This first volume starts off the best way it could; Archie breaks the fourth wall and gives us a […]

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12/2/2018 's CBR10 Review No:26 |


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