In the Woods by Tana French

In the Woods by Tana French

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
I picked this book up and I couldn't put it down. Tana French won the Edgar Award for best first novel for In the Woods. It was hard to believe this was a first novel.



Adam Ryan started going by the name Rob Ryan to protect himself from curious people after a horrific disappearance of his two best childhood friends. As an adult he became a murder detective. This story is about a murder case that seems to parallel the disappearance of his friends.



Although I thoroughly enjoyed the story, I did figure out the person that was involved in the murder about half way through. (I won't spoil the story and tell you who it was.)


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The Princes of Ireland

Edward Rutherford has a reputation of writing epic novels. This one is no exception. Since it will take a bit longer to read, I will comment as I go through the book.

A Very Lovely Inheritance

This story, by C. A. Belmond, is a fun read. Penny gets an inheritance from a long lost relative. She goes from one adventure to the next as she tries to sort out the "good" relatives from the "bad". Just an easy fun read. Sit back and relax on a Sunday afternoon.

The Catcher in the Rye

This classic by J.D. Salinger is about a teenager boy going through some very troubling times after the death of his brother. He had been kicked out of one prep school after another. After failing all of his subjects save one at Pencey Prep, he decides to leave school a few days before Christmas break because he isn't ready to face his parents. He goes to New York City and stays in a hotel instead of to his parent's apartment. He goes from bad to worse as he drinks his way through several days. After seeing his little sister, she convinces him to not run away from his problems but to stay and face them.

The Catcher in the Rye was a bit depressing. You could feel the boy's pain. It was difficult to read of his struggles. It was a good book but not neccessarily "enjoyable".

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

Let's explore Ayn Rand's classic novel The Fountainhead. We should have some insight into her philosophy, Objectivism, that was groundbreaking when the novel was published in 1943. Get out your reading glasses - with 694 pages of very small type, you will need them!

Emma by Jane Austen

This isn't our "official" choice but since we are both reading it at the same time, I thought I would add it to the blog. Anyone else like to join us?

What's Next?

I'm ready for a new suggestion! Who's going to take the lead in our search for a new read this time? I'm listening.......reading.

Burning Bright by Tracy Chevalier

We are ready to go with Burning Bright. Comment at your pleasure.

Ready For a New Idea

Does anyone have an idea for the next read?

Time for a Biography

How about a change in genre? I thought we would try a biography this time. My choice is Leonardo The First Scientist by Michael White. This book focuses on Leonardo as a scientist instead of as an artist. I am not sure how the two can be separated in his case. I think this book will tie in nicely with the historical fiction that we have read. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Next New Read!!

After a brief intermission, we've found a new book. The next selection is The Zookeepers Wife by Diane Ackland. So join us if you can.....the start date for actually reading? Well, as soon as anyone interested secures a copy. I will be anxiously be awaiting the go signal from our other blog members.