Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Haiku reviews...

 

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton


Eight days. Eight lives to
inhabit. Eight chances to 
find a murderer.


Mystery .... 430 pages .... 5/5 stars.
(Compelling and unique way to tell a story!)





The Match by Sarah Adams


Evie and her service
dog are just what single dad
Jake and his daughter need.


Romantic comedy .... 268 pages .... 4/5 stars.
(Loved the humor and heart in this one!)





Have Brides, Will Travel by William W. Johnstone 


It's an easy job: escort
five mail-order brides to Silverhill.
But what's there will surprise them all.


Western .... 299 pages .... 3.5/5 stars.
(Bo and Scratch, the two lead cowboys, totally made me laugh.)




Happy Reading!


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33 comments:

  1. SusanJanuary 20, 2021 at 5:10 AM

    These all sound good!

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  2. jenclairJanuary 20, 2021 at 8:06 AM

    I'd forgotten about The 7 1/2 Deaths, but now I want to read it even more. It was on my list, then forgotten. I also should try Johnstone since I read several westerns last year and enjoyed them. :)

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    1. Lark January 20, 2021 at 12:51 PM

      Johnstone has written a ton of books. I've only read a few, but I've liked them. And they're always humorous. And The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle turned out to be a really good read. Of course, it took me forever to get around to reading it! ;D

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  3. CathJanuary 20, 2021 at 8:17 AM

    The 7 1/2 deaths is one that I must get around to at some stage as it sounds intriguing.

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    1. Lark January 20, 2021 at 12:49 PM

      It's a very fun mystery told in a very unique way. I think you'd like it. :)

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  4. Ashley SappJanuary 20, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    Love the sound of these! I've been wondering about The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and am happy to see that you enjoyed it. :)

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    1. Lark January 20, 2021 at 12:49 PM

      It was a very fun and intriguing read. Hard to describe, but definitely unique. :)

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  5. HelenJanuary 20, 2021 at 10:35 AM

    I'm pleased to see you gave Evelyn Hardcastle 5/5! I loved it too - definitely a unique story!

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    1. Lark January 20, 2021 at 12:48 PM

      I loved that I couldn't predict where it was going or how it would end, but how the pieces still all came together. :)

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  6. reeseJanuary 20, 2021 at 12:39 PM

    The Evelyn Hardcastle is now doubly on my list and the reviews are fun as always!

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    1. Lark January 20, 2021 at 12:49 PM

      :D Thanks. And I think you'd like the Evelyn Hardcastle.

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  7. Literary FelineJanuary 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM

    I really need to read The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. You and everyone loved it. I will likely too! The Match sounds like a lot of fun. I am glad you enjoyed these, Lark!

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    1. Lark January 21, 2021 at 1:25 PM

      The Match totally made me laugh, which made it a perfect read this month. :)

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  8. Sam January 20, 2021 at 1:40 PM

    Nicely put, as usual, these always make me smile a little.

    I must be the only reader in America who failed to get into the 7 1/2 Deaths novel...lasted about 50 pages only. Can't even remember why, now.

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    1. Lark January 21, 2021 at 1:24 PM

      If you're like me, there are some books you just have to be in the right mood to read. And if you're not in the right mood, they just don't work for you. It happens to me a lot, even with books everyone else seems to love. :-)

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  9. Rachel @Waves of FictionJanuary 20, 2021 at 7:46 PM

    Oh, the 7 1/2 Deaths has my attention now! Especially with your 5 stars! I've been wondering about William Johnston since I see a lot of his books on Netgalley. Glad to see you enjoyed it. :)

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  10. GregJanuary 20, 2021 at 10:37 PM

    7 1/2 Deaths sounds so unique, and I don't think I've seen a bad review for it!

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    1. Lark January 21, 2021 at 1:23 PM

      I think it's that uniqueness that made me like it so much.

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  11. MelodyJanuary 21, 2021 at 6:29 AM

    7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle sounds like a good one. Will have to check out this book! :)

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  12. Jen | Book DenJanuary 21, 2021 at 3:59 PM

    I can't believe I still haven't managed to read The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. One of these days!!

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    1. Lark January 21, 2021 at 4:20 PM

      That's my bookish mantra when it comes to so many books. "One of these days!" ;D

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  13. IlianaJanuary 23, 2021 at 1:54 PM

    I've been meaning to read the 7 1/2 Deaths... A mystery with time travel what's not to love!

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    1. Lark January 24, 2021 at 11:24 AM

      It's definitely a unique kind of mystery. :)

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  14. RuthiellaJanuary 24, 2021 at 5:07 PM

    Three different genres
    Mystery, romance, science fiction
    On the lists they go
    :)

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  15. Deanna @ A Novel GlimpseJanuary 25, 2021 at 4:17 PM

    I'm so glad you enjoyed The Match! I loved that book so much!

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    1. Lark January 26, 2021 at 2:04 PM

      That was such a fun book! It totally made me laugh. :D

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  16. VerushkaJanuary 27, 2021 at 1:50 AM

    they're back! I adore these -- AND THe Match is <3

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  17. BarbJanuary 27, 2021 at 7:26 AM

    So you've sold me on the match. I've really been craving cute romances later (especially if there is a dog) which is TOTALLY unlike me. But I'm riding the wave!

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    1. Lark January 27, 2021 at 12:05 PM

      It's such a fun read. It totally made me laugh. :D

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