Chernow does it again
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After reading Ron Chernow's Biography of Alexander Hamilton, I was anxious to read his book on Washington. Once again Chernow did a great job of bringing the true George Washington to life. For those who would like to learn about our first,and probably most misunderstood president this is a great start. Chernow takes the reader from Washington's earliest influences to his post presidency. My only complaint about the book is Chernow's focus on Washington and slavery. Chernow spends too much time returning to this issue. It's time that could be spent in other parts of Washington's career. In general this is another fine work from Ron Chernow that I would recommend for intermediate ages on up.
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Sometimes when reading Trent Zelazny King comes to mind. Not because Zelazny writes like King or swims in the same genre but because of how wonderful he is at creating characters--good and bad--and making their feelings and emotions bleed off the page. Most avid readers know King is tops when it comes to characters, so is Zelazny.  Zelazny is also consistent, each work as fantastic as the last. Shadowboxer is no different, and when you strap in to ride along with Kealan as he deals with a haunting past, self-loathing,hope, and even a chance at redemption, you can't help but be absorbed by this read, and be in awe of such talent.
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Enjoy nearly everything written by Cheri, and this is just as good.  Interesting family choice!  LOL! Only thing that bugged me were the typos and word errors...I know,  should let it go, but there are not usually these types of mistakes.  It is distracting.  Besides that one area, Cheri at what she does best!
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Connor is another great addition to the story line!  It always surprising how the author ties up the story at the end.  The story was fully developed and wasn't rushed.  So many times it seems as authors do a series of books they get more and more rushed.  At the 20th story, I am still hooked and look forward to more.  I always wish to hurry you up so we can read the next story but  I am glad you take the time to write good ones.  Although reading about the 4 kings has me waiting for the next Scarlet Plumier book.  Thanks again for another great read!
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This series continues Cherryh's vault to the top of the Sci/Fi fantasy creations.  Love every book in the series and have read them more than once.
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Once again, Caitlin's attempt at living a normal life is interrupted.  A friend goes missing, the mystery grows with every small discovery, and Caitlin has landed right in the middle of it.  No matter what happens, Caitlin's destiny of truth and justice will always seek her out whether she wants it to or not.  Lucky for her she has her friends and family to help her out.

This is another great Caitlin story that you won't want to miss.  Watching her grow and learn more about her destiny with each new adventure, has captured my attention and I feel like I am part of her circle of friends.  That's where L.j. Charles excels.  She develops the characters in such a way that you feel like you have walked into the story and are there through the adventures.  With laughter, mystery, suspense, and romance, mixed in with a little bit of magic and some Tarot Cards, you just can't go wrong.  Grab this book and join the adventures.

If you haven't read the first Caitlin story, it is available in a complete set called Ceann.  Do yourself a favor and grab them both.  You are going to love these stories.
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I love the way she puts a story together.  A fresh voice.  Able to keep me on the edge of my seat and never fully knowing what will come next.  Doesn't just write a fill in the blank book.  Very thoughtfully put together.  But not so difficult that you have to take a course in ancient history to be able to understand the story.  A good balance between amaeteurish and overly intellectual writers.

She's the author I trust most to deliver and buy her without hearing any word of mouth.

This novel had the type of elements that I seek out.  Steampunk.  The undead.  Artifacts of power.  Mysterious characters.

I expected this to be Cherie's attempt at a zombie novel (which I love), but it wasn't.  The zombies are just one of the minor characters.  The denizens of ruined Seattle are what make this story captivating.  Along with the legends of Levi Blue.

I love it and as always, can't wait for the next Cherie book!  I've read them all.
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Cherise is fast becoming one of my favorite writers.  She just has a way with a storyline.  Excellent characters and wonderful stories!  You'll LOVE them!
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The master of historical fiction is back with another best seller. The scenario is familiar - the British, the French, the (bad) Church, the anti-hero, great battles and a good ending. In spite of the standard formula, Bernard Cornwell is such a great story teller that the book is a gripping read. Thomas of Hookton is back - we have seen him only in a couple of earlier novels - and is definitely a more interesting character that Sharpe or Uthred. Hope we see a few more stories with Thomas.
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This is another excellent chapter in this series.  Merz continues to define Lawson and takes us deeper into his world of vampires.  Lawson is doing his duty as a Fixer only to find he might have been duped into killing an innocent man. With his dying breathe the guy ask him to protect his son.  Our hero's conscience takes over and he can't let the request drop. Merz continues to grow Lawson and further prove his character is truly incorruptible.  Some of the supporting characters are explored further and Merz does a good job having them enrich the story.  This installment continues the action and intrigue from the first book with no end in sight.

 Merz has drawn from many different vampiric themes and easily creates his own version that is unique unto itself.  I believe there are 19 different stories for Kindle on Amazon. That includes the full length novels and short stories. The short stories fill in the gaps between the novels. You don't have to read the short stories, but I suggest you do, there are various references in the later books that you will understand much better.
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Another wonderful addition to the Charles Lenox mysteries. I have loved this series from the first book and each new volume is eagerly awaited. This one didn't disappoint. Building on the career change that Lenox embarked upon in the last book this one had a more personal nature as Lenox goes back to his Sussex family home and finds more than he expects. It was great to see his brother, who longs to be involved in a true mystery, working with Charles to discover what is going on in their village. A great read with vivid characters, and a true sense of time and place.
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Chuck P. is truly one of the best authors of our time and I believe I have said this enough in my three previous reviews of his novels, so I'll cut through the mustard on this one.  Choke is smart and entertaining and very, very visceral, just like you'd expect a Palahniuk novel to be.  However, the story and characters all seem to be echoes of each other ffrom his other stories and it sometimes gets tiring.  I understand that Palahniuk is very angried about the world we live in, but every single subplot in all of his stories is about destroying materialism and creating ourselves anew.  While I have no problem with this, as he does it so very well, I must admit that it is sometimes a little tiring even though it doesn't effect the quality of this book.
Many, many things in this novel are genius, including Palahniuk's view of how everything can be an addiction, even picking up rocks.  The impacted gut subplot is gross, yet funny at the same time and works well with the nihilism of the main character.  Also, I don't know why Hollywood hasn't tapped this guy to write endings, but Palahniuk can truly write some of the most brilliant and twisting endings ever.  He never dissapoints with his twists, and this novel is no exception.
Overall, Choke is another great book and great story, but if you've read his previous work, the implications and satire will seem a little old, but the wit is still some of the best around.
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This is yet another amazing piece of work by Bernard Cornwell. He has the ability to make you feel as if you are in the command tent of both sides of the battle. He shows that he can masterfully change his writing prose into that of one of the most interesting history professors. I recommend this to anyone who reads any of his historical fiction series on a regular basis.
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Michael Jecks delivers a brilliant read once again with some of my very favorite Medieval characters.  The story is so well constructed, so full of history and so well researched it is almost a heartbrake when it ends.  Please, Mr Jecks, do not return to the computer industry but do continue to write these wonderful tales of life in the 1320's in Britain (and France).  Superlative story telling!
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I loved this book, once again cant do anything but read it and when Im not I am thinking of the characters. Cassia Leos characters, as always have depth interesting back stories and the book hooks you in right away. Not your typical, things go as expected. Always be prepared to be blown away, this book is no exception.
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Another gem by Doctorow. His imagination astounds the reader. He is able to explain difficult subjects effortlessly. An excellent book.
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Another Chernow masterpiece.

I loved 'Titan' (re John Rockefeller), 'Alexander Hamilton', and 'Washington'.  While I am only 100+ pages into 'Grant', I can say that it ranks right up there with Chernow's earlier works.

I predict 'Grant' will be a classic, must-read, for future scholars and students of history.