My Rating: 4 Stars When the Owl Sings centres around Mason Rhimes, a journalist in the 21st century the US, whose dreams are linked to an ancient Maya civilisation. After having time-off his work, still recovering from the death of his fiance, Mason starts a journey of self-discovery and full of mysterious events that torture him nightly. His thrilling journey takes him to a small town that not everything or everyone is what it seems, learning that the curse he has been trying to hide might be the only way to have the country. There are three different perspectives in the book that complete this plot. The reader is taken on a journey through a world that isn't always open to the things that aren't physical or logically explained. The tone of this book reflects the rocking path of discovering and accepting the darkest parts of yourself by going deep inside your heart and by reaching out to other people. The struggle of the main character throughout the narrative is deep and truly shows how people deal with the ups and downs of life differently. The title has very well chosen for this narrative. It's an essential part of the understanding of the old Mayan civilisation and its beliefs but also a very creative way to show that what goes around, comes around. The book is well written and the depth of the knowledge in criminal mind, the spiritual and the dream world, and the understanding of the human psychology is outstanding. I particularly appreciated the detailed description of the meaning of the dreams, which ties up perfectly with the rest of the events. I could definitely relate to the pain caused by death can bring a type of wisdom that allows people to change, appreciate life more knowing that time is limited and should be used wisely. All in all, it's a clever and refreshing debut and I can't wait to see that comes next from Maloney. Thank you NetGalley, the publisher Two Harbors Press, and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital copy of this book.
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My Rating: 5 Stars I might be a bit macabre, but the fact that in this book there is more than one murder was a very nice surprise. The plot starts in an unusual way since Poirot is actually contacted by the murderer before the crime actually takes place, creating a very nice atmosphere of "catch me if you can". The twists and turns in this book made it impossible for me to guess who was the killer until the end and Poirot's slowly building suspense will keep the reader considering every character as a possible suspect. Who can you really trust in this story? You'll have to read to find out! My Rating: 4 Stars Agatha Christie never disappoints. A great mystery novel was written a bit differently than the usual style of Poirot but still very much worth reading. Unfortunately for Poirot, this plot requires a lot of physical activity and not just his little grey cells! As usual, the pace of the book is great and with a few unexpected twists and surprises but I could keep up with them with no problems at all. My Rating: 5 Stars This was the first I read from Agatha Christie when I was in high school. I re-read it again years later and my opinion is the same: I absolutely love this book. It's not the usual style that Christie usually uses, but she managed to mix secret societies, espionage, romance and murder can come up with the perfect cocktail for a memorable story. The heroine of the book is not the usual woman of the time, proving, again and again, her courage, intelligence and will to break all rules to do the right thing. Plus, with her witty character, I found it impossible not to like her. What I identified in this plot is a description of the English society and stereotypical characters that bring humour and colour to this amazing adventure. My Rating: 4 Stars Another brilliant story by the Queen of Crime. As always, the beginning is mysterious, putting together the spoiled upper-class, the honest young lady who inherits a great fortune and intends to use it to travel and see the world and a murder. Katherine Grey, the middle-aged beauty, becomes the amateur investigator occasionally aiding Poirot in his pursuit of the truth. She's a charismatic character that brings a female touch to the world of Poirot, proving to be a woman of good sense and at the same time naive of the entitlements that come with great wealth. Not one of her strongest and most complex works, but still a classic of the crime genre. I recommend it. My Rating: 5 Stars Only the style of writing of Thomas Harris could make me actually admire a character like Hannibal Lecter. His style, charm, sophisticated manners and intelligence make him one of the scariest and dangerous monsters that exist in modern American literature. I saw the movie before I read the book and I could actually hear the voice of Anthony Hopkins narrating the dialogues. When it comes to the character of Clarice, it's clear that she's looking for a way to prove herself to more than she is, and Hannibal becomes, in his own twisted way, intrigued by her charm, naivety and insecurities. Clarice herself becomes fascinated by Hannibal and definitely develops a connection with him that beings her close to him than anyone ever was. As I followed the story, I had the feeling that Clarice actually understands Hannibal in an unconscious way. Thomas Harris definitely made me think that you're probably a psychopath yourself to develop a complex character like Hannibal Lecter. A great book that I highly recommended. My Rating: 5 Stars It was my second time reading this book and just like the first time I really really enjoyed it. I absolutely love the style of writing of Dan Brown and it got me addicted to the end, just like the first time. I absolutely love the story-line and the deep research and knowledge of the religious and historical background. The line between the real facts and fiction is so narrow that I really couldn't distinguish them very well. The mystery and thriller of discovering cryptic messages and difficult puzzles to solve together with the two amazing main characters are simply fantastic. Langdon and Sophie really compliment each other both in personality and intelligence and together solve a mystery that has been protected for centuries. Dan Brown is one of my Favorited authors and re-reading this book reminded me of the "why". He is a master of literature, bringing together art, history, religion, symbology and cryptology in a brilliant way. I definitely recommend it! |
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