well written, fascinating story
593317
I thought this story about a girl growing up with parents who were hoarders was absolutely fascinating.  I know someone whose parents are just like this, and like the author, she has been frustrated in her attempts to fix things for her parents. The way she had to hide the truth, and strive to be appear to be perfect to the outside world reminded me of other memoirs of children growing up with alcoholics, drug users, etc.
Worth reading! Makes me clad I have a cleaner come every week!
165052
I wasn't sure if I would be comfortable given some of the subject matter, but it was well worth the read. The story is about a young woman named Anna who was adopted and goes back to Korea to find her birth mother. Sadly her mom has died but she does find her biological grandmother. She tells Anna her fascinating and sometimes tragic story including her time as a comfort woman to Japan's soldiers. The writing was engaging and well done. I really enjoyed the characters and while reading about the comfort women was difficult I think it's something worth knowing. I would recommend this book to most anyone, good writing, great characters and an important (if sad) part of Korean history.
410213
I purchased "Stay Tuned" hoping to have something to pick up and read leisurely, but I found the story very fascinating and finished the book in two days.  What I liked most about the story was the way Melissa balanced her career, life with her husband, and care for her mother.  It was well written and held my interest to the very end.
415996
Well written, fascinating, and engaging story.  Couldn't put it down.  Anyone who likes historical fantasy, history, good writing, or a really really good story should pick this up...you won't put it back down!  One of the best books I've read this year.
4357422
Fascinating, well written and apparently very well researched story about an incredible life full of amazing and death defying experiences. It was both heartbreaking and uplifting/encouraging at times showing the roller coaster of a human's journey through life experiences. I could not put the book down once I started reading it. Highly recommend.
1680700
Well written story and eye-opening research.
897212
Well written;  Compelling story.  Interesting characters
4051173
This is a fascinating story taking place in Safed, Israel, the home of Jewish mysticism.  It concerns the interactions of Rabbis, Yeshiva (religious school) students, and the town's politicians with a smattering of United Nations interaction.

The story is non-stop excitement involving dirty politics, a budding love affair between 2 students of the local Yeshiva, and a touch of the supernatural.  As the details are enumerated in the product description, I will only say that this is one heck of a good read.  Truly well written.  Although I stopped reading fantasy many years ago, this story has a slight bit of fantasy in it, but well integrated into the story.  I would not call this a fantasy by any means.  It's a human interest story for Jews and non-Jews alike covering a range of issues including good and evil, life after death, and reward and punishment.

It is beautifully written and deserves to be on the best-seller lists.
2406949
Well written, intriguing , maintains one's  interest from beginning to end
4556415
One of the most fascinating books I've ever read. Not only is the story of Mr. Hunter, himself engaging, but the entire period in which he lived is truly remarkable. Hunter was obsessed with the workings of the body and that obsession drove him to constantly experiment, even on himself, to seek out knowledge about the human machine. Consumed by his quest, Hunter wasn't afraid to go to extremes, ethics be damned! Hunter's story, beyond the body, are of equal interest as London was in a turbulent period as was Hunter's relationship with his brother. Wendy Moore writes the story with just enough balance between Hunter's medical career and his personal life. It is well written and easy to read, yet intelligent and thought-provoking.
1323834
Fascinating story!  A good read.  So glad I stumbled across this book.
672811
After reading the sample, I couldn't let this one go and had to purchase the full text.

The story/plot is immensely interesting and well thought-out. It pulls you along. I ended up finishing the book in a day. The good of this is that it meant that it was very well written. The bad is that I wanted to keep reading and find out more about the characters. Hopefully the story will continue with more books in the near future.

I was definitely always thinking about what I would do in this situation and found it very easy to step into each characters shoes (or lack-thereof) and understand them. The author obviously spent a great deal of time thinking out the story. It is complex but well-written and understandable. The story is really marvelous.

I suppose the only criticism I have is the length--I want more! I'm anxious to find out more about these people and the story. Also; the ending seemed slightly rushed. Without giving anything away, I wish there would have been more time spent in the experiment.

All around, great work here. Definitely worth $3. If you don't believe me, just read the other reviews and the sample!
4185696
Sad story but very well written, filled with juicy gossip and great descriptions of the characters.
Wonderful look back in time to a world much less glamorous than it seemed on the surface.
Turns out these people were human. Capable of feelings and flaws that we all can relate to.
This won't appeal to everybody but if you remember these people you will find it fascinating.
3146677
I loved reading "What Many Men Desire." The writing is beautiful; the story is compelling; I loved the details - from fashion to Art Deco design to turbine mechanisms to fittings for life boats and more; the characters are fascinating and richly drawn; and Audrey is a wonderful heroine. There's an interesting backdrop of race, gender and class issues that add substance to the story and emerge simply and smoothly through the characters and the plot. I highly recommend the book but be careful; once you pick it up it's hard to put down.  I'm looking forward to the sequel.
1380781
A fabulously interesting non-fiction tale of an individual delving into his family's past and coming up with a fascinating story.  Highly recommended.
4782345
I really enjoyed reading this book. The author managed to weave a compelling, rich, and thouroughly engrossing story from his experience living among folks most often affected by eviction. He tells each side of a complicated story making it more and more difficult to discern who is to blame and whose side to be on; who deserves sympathy and who deserves scorn. It's all jumbled. Solidly written, extremely interesting subject, I highly recommend this book.
3214387
This is well written, easy to read, interesting and informative. The description and facts balance each other well to make this a page turner from beginning to end. The writing style and choice of content combine to capture the imagination convincingly. I received this as a LibraryThing Early Reviewer.