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The Listeners - Maggie Stiefvater - A Short Summary & Review

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A short summary of The Listeners: WWII enemy diplomats lodge in West Virginian luxury. At least until the waters turn. My favorite Maggie Stiefvater quote from the book: "A prison's not defined by the beauty of the gates." Questions to ponder while reading: What is wealth? What is luxury? My review: A new take on a WWII story. Rich in description. Great thoughts on wealth and luxury.   ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!

The Ghostwriter - Julie Clark - A Short Summary and Review

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  A short summary of The Ghostwriter: A ghostwriter writes her father's nightmarish tale of murder. My favorite Julie Child quote from the book: "The truth lies in people's actions, their unguarded moments, not in the lies they tell." Questions to ponder while reading: Does your family have a secret? Do you like your parents? My review: Absolutely fantastic! A thriller to the end! Couldn't put it down! ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!

The Names - Florence Knapp - A Short Summary and Review

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  A short summary of The Names: All the lives a name brings. My favorite Florence Knapp quote: "...maybe freedom is just about choosing the life you want." Questions to ponder while reading: Does your name have meaning? What path has your life taken? My review: OMG! Amazing Story! We need better services for battered women. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!