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October Mini-Reviews: Four Recent Releases

Susie — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:00:14 +0000

Holding On To Nothing by Elizabeth Chiles Shelburne
The Man Who Had Everything by Deborah Levy
Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
Older Brother by Mahir Guven

With another week left to go in October, I’m finding that I’m severely behind on writing reviews. I usually wait until the very end of the month, but thought it was time to shine a light on these October releases. Each of the four books is unique and a little unsettling, but all in very different ways. Some I enjoyed, one I decidedly did not! So, let’s get to my October mini-reviews for all the gritty details….

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Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan | Review

Susie — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:00:42 +0000

Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan
Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books
Release Date: January 23, 2018
Length: 400 pages
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{A Bit of Backstory}

Single Sentence Summary

An innocent man or a repeat offender, a brutal attack or consensual sex, a loyal wife and a biased prosecutor all come together in the clash that is Anatomy of a Scandal.…

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Underground Fugue by Margot Singer | Review

Susie — Thu, 04 May 2017 10:00:32 +0000

Underground Fugue by Margot Singer (debut)
Publisher: Melville House
Release Date: April 18, 2017
Length: 304 pages
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Single Sentence Summary: A story of loss, misunderstandings, and betrayal in the weeks before and after the 2008 London bombings.

Primary Characters: Esther – An American woman who has returned to London to care for her dying mother. Javad – The neurosurgeon/scientist living next door to Esther’s mother. Originally from Iran, Javad has lived in London most of his life. Amir – Javad’s 19-year old son, a university student….

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Exit West by Mohsin Hamid | Review

Susie — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 10:00:52 +0000

Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Release Date: March 7, 2017
Length: 240 pages
Audio Narrator: Mohsin Hamid
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Single Sentence Summary: As warring factions tear their country apart, a young couple meets, falls in love, and makes the difficult decision to leave their homeland.

Primary Characters: Nadia – An unusually independent young woman. Nadia lives on her own and rides a motorcycle. Not at all religious, she wears a burka robe to dissuade unwanted advances. Saeed – A gentle man who loves his parents, his homeland, and Nadia….

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