Excellent nautical tale of a man who survives a storm at sea only to be stranded in the miles of tangled seaweed that makes up the Sargasso Sea. Great psychological writing, with eerie descriptions of the many abandoned vessels the protagonist must explore to get needed supplies.
Interesting science fiction novella about Earth scientists investigating the remains of a Martian city. It centers around the puzzle of trying to translate Martian writing without a "Rosetta Stone". Good writing. I wished the author had expanded this into a full-length book.
Although this novel does contain a romance or two, the real emphasis of the plot centers on the character Ruth Vars. The story shows how she starts as a debutante looking for a rich husband, and slowly changes into a mature woman of strong principles who isn't afraid to financially support herself. The dialogue is realistic and modern for 1916. Women's rights is a topic woven throughout the book, but never in a "preachy" way. The relationships between the characters are interesting, and all of the characters evolve along with Ruth. Excellent writing by the author of "Now, Voyager" and "Stella Dallas".
Good mystery novel containing some gothic elements. It starts out a little slow, but the pace picks up the further you read until you just can't put it down. Lots of suspense that will have you guessing until the end. Worth reading.
An English couple on the last day of their honeymoon arrive at a Paris hotel after midnight. Their reservations were mixed up, but the hotel owners have two separate single rooms they can use for the night. In the morning, the wife finds her husband to be missing. The hotel owners tell her she arrived alone, and imply that she is crazy. Who is telling the truth? Good mystery novel with plenty of suspense. It keeps you guessing until the end.
Interesting story of a man's life and his search for significance. The writing is very good, and the style reminds me of Thomas Hardy - but with a more hopeful ending. Although I do not agree with the main character's philosophy, it was interesting to watch him as he grew to formulate it.
This is a psychological tale of a terrorist, reminiscent of "Crime and Punishment". It starts off slow, but you'll be rewarded if you stick with it. Very good, but not for the faint of heart.
Good coming-of-age novel, set in Nebraska during the pioneer days. The slower pace of the novel helps you to spend time with the characters and really feel like you know them.
A young doctor comes to stay at the home of Doc Gordon to be an intern to his country medical practice. He soon learns that the family has a secret - one that's beginning to threaten the lives of the entire household. Good story, with good characterization.
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