A very entertaining read ...
344681
An easy read ... informative (often surprisingly so) and engaging.  Offers, in ways you can relate to, a feel for the ways of the time, and those living through them. Should be of interest to folks anywhere, but especially resonate with New Englanders, and Massachusetts especially.  I found myself with a pencil in hand, marking various tidbits in the margins. You'll want to share information you gleaned with others ... I recommend it.
2973578
This book accomplishes two things as once - it gives the reader a bit of an inside glimpse into the life of a carnie - more specifically a girl clown, and at the same time entertains the reader with the story of trials, tribulations, and victories of Mary Flynn.
I thoroughly enjoyed the read - could not put it down until I finished.  I found myself disliking the bad guy and was glad he got what was coming to him.  I was cheering for Mary and the good guy too... (that's all I am going to tell; you will just have to find out for yourself!
At the same time, I was glad to learn the "carny lingo" and to get a glimpse into what life in that "world within our world" might be like...
I really appreciated Ms. Wise providing a glossary of carny terms in the back of the book.  As some of these terms are not innate to me, I referenced that section as needed to keep my understanding level.
I wonder whether Ms. Wise might have a future as a technical communicator?  Nah... she is providing too much fun for us by doing this!  I hope that there is a sequel!!!
1755845
Just finished reading, Shadow Play by Debbie Lampi.  Once i started the book, i didn't want to put it down....it was that engrossing and entertaining.  I had fun guessing who the "bad character" was, but the book kept me guessing to the very end.  I look forward to the next book by Debbie with these characters.  Very well written and structured.
178720
I've really enjoyed reading this book. I had never read anything by Ken Follett before. He does a great job of keeping the story going and building the characters. For such a long book I don't find myself wondering how much more I have to read to get to the end. I can't speak entirely to the historical accuracy, but that's really not why you should read the book anyway. It's just a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for an entertaining read.
2856775
After A Fashion was a book I wasn't sure of initially, but became very glad that I decided to read it. This was one of the most entertaining books I've read in a long time. The main character, Harriet, had a wit that was very amusing to read. The interactions between her and Oliver, the other main character, were original and interesting.

The plot was crazy original, so much so that I really had no idea what was going to happen most of the time (not so crazy as to lose interest, though). The ending caught me by total surprise. It caught me by surprise, and unraveled in such a way that I felt like I was in Harriet's shoes, being totally blown away and caught off guard as it happened. This was definitely a refreshing read after a semester of reading for school!

I would definitely recommend this books. I'll also be holding onto this book for my personal collection; I'm sure I'll reread it at some point in the future. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for this review. These opinions are my own; I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated for this review.
2783207
I really enjoyed reading this book. My friend loaned it to me, and I could not put it down. I laughed out loud more than any book I have ever read. It was extremely entertaining and different from the usual suspense novels I read. I would highly recommend it-I'm glad that my friend introduced me to it!
1485921
This book was very entertaining and an enjoyable read. It was not a literature masterpiece by any means for those are rare to find but I did enjoy this book very much. I will recommend it to others.
2174726
I very much enjoyed this book - especially the various ways the story was told from the viewpoints of the characters.

I tend to rely on my good friend to supply be with books to read as I rarely bother to spend money on books for myself. . . I will pretty much read anything in front of me if I am in the mood to read.  This is a fun book to read.
1899065
Found the author entertaining! Has a great sense of how to keep the reader involved in the atory. A definite page turner. I got this book as a free download from bookbub and wish there was more by this author for free, however I must add that the price of the other books written,  is well worth it for the amount of entertainment and enjoyment you will receive from reading this.
202368
I received this book from the author for an honest review.

When I began this book I was a little confused by some of the events happening in it, but what a rollercoaster trip this little book was.

It was very appealing and entertaining, it played with your mind a lot. it the epitome of the phrase "not everything is what it seems".

The twist at the end was awesome and interesting to say the least.

I'm anxious to read the next installments on this series....

You can check my blog for more reviews
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3113167
Yes I would highly recommend this book! Very entertaining, a good read with believable characters in this day aage we live in.
2088005
This book is extremely entertaining and once I picked it up I couldn't put it back down till the end. That being said, the book is more of a set of not-directly-related stories rather than an instruction manual or study of the drug-trafficking problems in the world today.

Entertainment aside, I am skeptical of some of the details in the book. The author is relating these stories from interviews he did with a former prisoner. Can a convicted drug smuggler be trusted to not embellish the stories he tells? Doubtful in my opinion. But then how much does he embellish in order to be entertaining? And does this really matter?

Again, the read is fun and I would not suggest taking any of it as precisely factual. My only other complaint is that the book is so short. Which is the complaint everyone has when they enjoy reading a good story.
2880581
I really enjoyed this...I've not read any others in the series, but it's very entertaining.  The Lao perspective is great and rather fun as it differentiates it from most mystery/adventures by Rollins or similar.  Lots of humor...I don't know if it's authentic, but I love seeing how the country operated during Cold War times and their view of the Americans.  Great, memorable cast of characters on both sides (American and Lao)...Love Aunt Bpoo.  Amusing how they deal with interpretation and political plotting within the group.  Good plot.  Some supernatural elements.

Fast read...would recommend taking in few sittings though.  There are enough characters and bits of intrigue to make it easy to get lost otherwise (at least for me).

Lots of jokes and rich scenes in the jungle and village.

Well written - I'd definitely read more in these series if I came across them!
2687474
I thoroughly enjoyed this book....I am planning reading many more of this author's books.  He tells a great story with lots of different twists which keep you interested and wanting more.
4534543
Very funny and entertaining book...Once I started reading it, I
could not lay it down..Several friends that I told stories to from this book,really had several laughs and each related similar
experiences...This is VERY enjoyable reading...Yes, I do think
all of us are in this book in a LITTLE way...The author did a very NICE job putting this one together.....This is my FIRST review but NOT my last....I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK...THANKS !!
2094891
I am *not* a fan of legal thrillers but the airline link intrigued me so decided to try this as it was a free download. I'm very glad I did.

Not the usual 'lawyer mystery' at all. The airline crash investigation as the main element of the plot was a plus and the main character was very much an individual and the type of person I find interesting.

The law enforcement end of things seemed a little unrealistic at times, but I did not find it overly distracting. Very entertaining read and I've already downloaded the second book in the series ... the first 'lawyer' series I may follow on a regular basis.
3214480
I found this book to be very entertaining, fast moving and entertaining
The locations were interesting and the story line captivating....
I would read more from this author