2 out of 5 stars This book was disappointing. It was disappointing from a literature perspective, not because “it isn’t anything like Harry Potter,” which is a common complaint about this book. It isn't anything like Harry Potter; a lot of things aren’t like Harry Potter, but they still have substance and believable characters. The Casual Vacancy …
The Reason You Are Alive — Matthew Quick
5 out of 5 stars I loved this story. I have most of Matthew Quick’s other books, and this one is my favorite. David Granger, the main character, is a Vietnam War veteran, and he’s a crotchety old man. The book is set during the Obama administration, and there is a fair amount of Obama …
A Man Called Ove — Fredrik Backman
3 out of 5 stars Unfortunately, this book was not worth its salt. It’s actually a great story, and the writing is okay, but the author overuses similes. I’ve never read a book with so many similes and metaphors. There were often two or three on EVERY page. Like anything, similes are fine in moderation, …
Between Two Poles 