As a member of netgalley I try to review the books that I have read. Here are the two latest novels that I have read.
The Pawnbroker by Jerry Hatchett
With the main character running for his life while trying to solve the
mysteries surrounding the person he had killed in self defense this book
kept me reading for the better part of a day. Unfortunately, the
excessive murders detracted from the overall story so I would be
reluctant to recommend it to others. It would be nice to see more creative ways of solving the problems. Also, in the initial scene we have
two hunters discovering a grisly scene because of the smell, yet at the
end of the novel, in the same building none of the characters comment on
this smell. The author would do well to check more carefully for
inconsistencies in his writing.
Yellow Crocus: A Novel by Laila Ibrahim
Slavery and survival through women's eyes
The story of Mattie and Lisbeth reveals some of the hidden nuances of
growing up with slavery. As a slave, Mattie had no rights over her own
body or her children and yet was given the responsibility of nourishing
and nurturing the child of the plantation owners. Lisbeth shows in her
outlook and choices that she has adopted Mattie's values rather than
those of her parents. This story creates space for us to understand and
touch some of the realities that have shaped the experiences of diverse
women. I highly recommend it.
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