I have a special fondness for Archer, as I was almost saddled with Aloysius as a first name! Set in the 40s this old fashioned, yet contemporary gum shoe story, is a great read. Full of the character tropes of the classic PI novels, but with their traits turned to 11. A plot with so many twists and turns the reader will have whiplash, and yet never lose a thread or get taken out of the story. One of my favorite Baldacci works!
I didn't realize how much I'd missed Bombeck's wit until I let 40 years pass before reading her work again! At Wit's End is a delightfully humorous and witty look at a year in the life of a housewife. Foibles, fits, fury, desperation, love, wisdom and heart all rolled into Bombeck's signature style. Perfect for anyone needing a lift to their day!
This one raised my blood pressure! Pulse pounding cat and mouse action keep Eve and Roarke on their toes from beginning to an oh so satisfying end!! Great read!
A simple, yet powerful story. Told in a mostly expository manner with, it seems at first glance to be detached, but it's that detachment that packs the punch! Don't know why Adrienne Kennedy's work isn't more well know!
I'm sure seeing a production of this would be amazing, however as far as the script itself goes, it's molding interesting, but there's no dramatic tension. With so little dialogue it reads more like a lecture than a play. I did find it interesting because I knew nothing about the history of Lehman Brothers, so I don't regret reading it, but is it a play? Meh.
It's been ages since I've read a Baldacci book, and I don't know why-they are so good! Simple Genius starts off with a bang and takes off like a rocket and the reader just has to hang on for a thrilling, twisted ride! Great thriller, great plotting, great read!
