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Saturday, October 17, 2009

Six Sentence Saturday

Welcome to Six Sentence Saturday.
Where I try to express my thoughts on recent reads using only 6 sentences!!!!.
At the end of each review I will post a
rating scale of 1-5 using the cute and original (lol) Playing Cards.
Rating scale will be as follows:

5 of Hearts- You must read this book NOW!!
4 of Hearts- A great read, put it on your TBR list.
3 of Hearts- Glad I read but no big deal

2 of Hearts- Why did I finish this?
Joker Card - Don't bother (why did I?)


Sleepwalking in Daylight by Elizabeth Flock
Recommended to me by Heather's awesome review at Book Addiction.

I really, really loved Me and Emma (her first book) so picking up this book to read was a no-brainer. This one is a complete 360 from Me and Emma, no psychological suspense, just straightforward writing about a family falling apart. There were times when I saw myself in Samantha (main character, wife, mom...not sure who she really is) and could really relate to the emotions that she was experiencing. Young couples fall madly in love, enjoy spending time with each, then they marry, have children, and wake up one day to realize they have totally disconnected from each other. Even though this book made me sad and depressed, I still enjoyed reading it. Be prepared for a few surprises along the way!
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The Last Bridge: A Novel by Teri Coyne
Lisa at Books and Cooks wrote a FANTASTIC review of this one...I had to read it!

I honestly can't believe that this is Teri Coyne's first novel. She absolutely grabbed me with her very first sentence and I had to finish this book before I did anything else. The plot is gruesome in nature...a mother commits suicide which brings home the wayward daughter. Alex spends time "cleaning" up the mess left behind and trying to put to rest the demons from her past. The suspense was perfect and the pacing of this novel was phenomenal. I highly recommend this to anyone who is up for a psychological mind blower!
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26 comments:

  1. Can't wait to read The Last Bridge!

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  2. Flock was already on my radar but I had no idea about The Last Bridge. I checked and my library has a copy, Yes!! :)

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  3. these sound amazing!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  4. Oh man! I went over to amazon and started reading the first chapter of The Last Bridge. I want this book. Hooked me immediately. I usually don't like first person pov but it flows well. Adding it to my wish list.

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  5. I haven't seen many reviews for The Last Bridge - "psychological mind blower" and a 5/5 are very high praise. I'm encouraged to look into it more.

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  6. All right... you are making my TBR list way too long! Please stop! Just joking... The List Bridge sounds fantastic! Off to my library's website!

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  7. Psychological mind blower? yes please!

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  8. Adding The Last Bridge to my TBR list!

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  9. I LOVE sad books (weird huh)? These sound right up my alley and I own both...even better. Thanks Staci

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  10. I'm going to have to check out The Last Bridge. I am almost always up for a psychological mind blower. Thanks for the recommendation, Staci.

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  11. What's with you and sad books lately, Staci? :P Seriously, though, they both sound really good.

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  12. I'd still really like to read The Last Bridge! I love these little reviews; they give you just enough of an idea to know if you want to read it or not.

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  13. I love your six-sentence Saturdays! You thoroughly grabbed my interest with the second book,though with the suicide theme, I don't know whether I can read it.

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  14. The Last Bridge is in my TBR pile, so I'm thrilled to see it's so good.

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  15. I've heard a lot of good things about The Last Bridge. I'm putting it on my TBR stack. Great reviews!

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  16. Me and Emma sounds like something that would be right up my alley. And of course I had to add The Last Bridge to my tbr list as well. I love these short reviews..they are just enough to get you intrigued about the books :)

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  17. The Last Bridge...yep, you completely sold me. Completely.

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  18. I was really taken by Me and Emma too and have been curious about Sleepwalking in Daylight. I am glad you enjoyed it, Staci.

    The Last Bridge sounds like a good one too. I'll have to look for both!

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  19. The Last Bridge sound very good to me. I don't mind sad books so bring more my way. :)

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  20. "Psychological mind blower" you sold me just with that phrase ~ The Last Bridge is going straight on my wishlist!

    I haven't read anything by Elizabeth Flock, looks like I should rectify that oversight.

    Excellent mini reviews as always Staci!

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  21. I am looking forward to The Last Bridge.

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  22. I read and reviewed "Sleepwalking in Daylight" awhile ago...but I still think about it! It was that memorable for me.

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  23. I loved me and emma so was thrilled to see the next one at Borders. I resisted though, and will get it from the library.

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