Tuesday, April 30, 2013

April's reading

I reviewed nine books in April, which comes as a surprise as it didn't feel like a typical month of reading.  That's especially the case given I also read a couple of non-fiction books that I've not yet got round to reviewing.  It felt like a five book month!  The standout read was Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer.

The Polka Dot Girl by Darragh McManus ****
The Perfect Crime by Les Edgerton ***.5
The Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley ***.5
Die a Little by Megan Abbott ****
The Devil Doesn't Want Me by Eric Beetner ****.5
Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer *****
Missing in Rangoon by Christopher G. Moore ***.5
Blood from a Stone by Donna Leon ***
A Man Without Breath by Philip Kerr ***

3 comments:

TracyK said...

So many people have been so impressed with Rubbernecker, I am going to have to try it, even though it doesn't seem to be the type of mystery I would like. A great list of books you have read recently.

Unknown said...

Hi Rob,

The amount of books you devour is impressive to me, as I'm a slow, analytical reader. It's always useful to read your detailed reviews.

Keep up the good 'work'.

Regards,
Col

Older but not particularly wiser... said...

Have to agree on Rubbernecker, Rob. Brilliant recommendation. The Patrick Fort character was a triumph.