Oh what fun this was! For fans of the Golden Girls you will delight in hearing those 4 familiar voices while you read, and chuckle at the endless Easter eggs throughout. It's also a really fun cozy mystery in and of itself!
There is a reason Stephen King is referred to as a Master Storyteller, and The Institute is a shining example of his extraordinary talent. Exquisite character development, extraordinary plots all pull you in from the first page. The Institute is a horrifying place, the children who populate it are special, in more ways than one. Stretching from the deep woods of Maine to the middle of no where South Caroline, the Institute is horrifying and exhilarating.
This is Baldacci's first novel and it's easy to see how/why he became in international bestseller! This was an indicated plotted story with lots of characters and lots of plot lines, yet it was incredibly easy to follow and kept me on the edge of my seat. The twists and turns in this thriller were exciting and extremely satisfying. A great read!
A raw, emotional and powerful piece of theatre. Based on a true case, Punch looks at redemption, forgiveness, and life in so many unexplored angles, it's quite breathtaking. This is not one of those feel good,, movie of the week, type stories; it's difficult, it's uncomfortable and it will haunt you.
I was a kid when this case occurred and I vaguely remember it, because it made national news. For a couple of Brist to write such an insightful and startlingly real play about it is quite amazing, the fact that it's performed by one man is astonishing! I so want to see a production of this!
This one is not for the faint of heart or the squeamish. This is a psychological tale of paranoia and conspiracy. It's twisted and yet is ultimately about loneliness, love and found family. And yes, the creep-crawlies play a significant role in this play.
Every Brilliant Thing is an innovative theatrical piece that is, theoretically, a one person show. However the structure of this piece make it an audience participation, full length play. It's a simple play about a young boy who starts a list of 1000 brilliant things. There is a reason he starts this list, there is a reason the list expands. I encourage everyone to read this, or see a production of it. I was blessed to have done.
