When Crickets Cry

Charles Martin

I am so glad to get off my grouchy rant.  I loved this book!  It was a great story.  I am so impressed that is was Christian fiction.  I will be the first to admit that some most of Christian fiction is a whippin and I have to be in the mood for it.  But, this author did a great job of weaving Christianity into the story without being overly preachy.  I really, really liked this and was so grateful for an enjoyable book!  I am sure it didn't hurt that the setting was a lake and involved lots of medical stuff, too.

The Angel's Game

Carlos Ruis Zafron, Lucia Graves

Alright, I know it is grouchy to post 3 less than happy reviews, but.  YUCK!!!!  I did NOT like this book.  It was a beating to get through.  It was long and indulgent, with way too many characters and not that great of a plot.  You made a deal with the devil and it didn't go well, shocking!  I hate that I make myself finish books I do not like, but I felt obligated for book club and the 18 years of "finish what you started" training by my parents.  I wasted a lot of time reading this one. 

Best Friends Forever

Jennifer Weiner

I have to say that I think I am over Ms. Weiner.  While I have loved several of her books the last few seem to have lost their appeal.  I am tired of the fat girl thing over and over.  I know lots of people struggle with weight issues, honestly every woman does.  However, it doesn't have to central to the plot of every book she writes.  Also, I thought it was predictable and just okay.  I didn't hate reading this book, but I didn't love it either.

Dream When You Are Feeling Blue

Elizabeth Berg

I thought this was a great book until then end... I enjoyed the WW II setting from the American side, as we read a WW II book from the European prospective not too long ago. I can't imagine what it was like to live in those times dealing with rations, knowing that someone you love will more than likely not make it home, and so many other hardships. I think I would have been great at writing letters, and I would have hated going to the dances to chat with and cheer up strangers.  I want to give this book a good rating, but man I was really disappointed in the ending.  However, it is probably more realistic and I shouldn't complain.