Book reviews on contemporary fiction.
Unfortunately, suicide is much too prevalent in our society. People struggling through everyday life and problems are judged, as if they’re crazy for voicing their desire to end it all – even though many of us have been there at least at one point in our lives. But the internet has also made is very easy for…
The Marriage Plot is a fiction novel written by Jeffrey Eugenides. It centers around the lives of three characters: Hanna, Leonard and Mitchell. Eugenides explores the themes of love, mental illness, and finding oneself through literature while following each character through life after their college years. Hanna is the main protagonist, the object of affection…
We Are Water is a work of fiction by Wally Lamb. It is a story that focuses on how families cope after tragedy and big life changes. Lamb effortlessly weaves together the themes of tragedy, hope, love and redemption to create a compelling story. The story is told from the perspective of each member of…
The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks is an interesting take on fate. Sophia and Luke are two people who’s paths cross one night when Sophia is trying to get away from her ex-boyfriend who has shown up to a party she is at. Sophia is taken aback by Luke. He is the typical rodeo cowboy…
Oh! You Pretty Things by Shanna Mahin is one of the best books I’ve read this year. There are many books about the rich and famous, but how many of these books show you the nitty-gritty diva operations behind-the-scenes? Shanna Mahin writes this book by using pieces of her personal experiences to create a very entertaining look…
Starting Now by Debbie Macomber is a the 9th book in the Blossom Street series. When Libby Morgan lost her job in a law firm after expecting to become partner, a lot of things seemed to change. Libby was always engrossed in her job. Her first marriage to a man named Joe ended up failing…
Twisted Venom is a book written by a physician out of Texas who chooses not to reveal her real name. Claudia Ranelli is the main character in the story who is interning in the medical field. While at a medical conference, Claudia does something that she does not typically do and hooks up with someone…