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Book Review: Illuminations
March 28, 2013

When I picked this up, I had no idea how much I was going to be affected by Hildegard von Bingen (1098–1179) .  Even now, I am haunted and inspired …

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4.5 Star Rating  / Book Reviews 2013  / Elizabeth's Reviews

Audiobook Review: God’s Spy
March 15, 2013

Blood.  Child abuse.  Murder.  More blood.  More child abuse.  A psychotic killer. Dismemberment.  Blood. I'm happy it's over. God's Spy, a thriller that has averaged well on Goodreads, had a promising plot: Goodreads: In …

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2 Star Rating  / Audio Book Review  / Elizabeth's Reviews

Audiobook Review: Sweet Tooth
March 1, 2013

The cover of this book implies that this is a story of espionage.  It isn't. Sweet Tooth is authored by the remarkable Ian McEwan, whose writing never fails to be breathtaking. …

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3 Star Rating  / Audio Book Review  / Elizabeth's Reviews

Book Review: Afterwards
February 20, 2013

I thought Rosamund Lupton's novel Sister was fantastic.  A page-burner in every sense.  Terrific characters, compelling plot, unique writing style.  And then, I read Afterwards.  Rosamund Lupton has done it …

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5 Star Rating  / Book Reviews 2013  / Elizabeth's Reviews