This fictional thriller about investor fraud steadily keeps a fast pace, with surprising plot twists. It also takes readers into the world of billionaire Upper East Side NYC life, revealing luxury with consequences. "The Darlings" is author Cristina Alger's debut. If you're looking for page-turning entertainment, this is it.
Month: February 2012
Discovering Justin Cartwright
No matter how we bibliophiles organize and prioritize our reading tables, it's what Sven Birkerts called the "impulse grab" that's often the best next reading choice. That's how Justin Cartwright figured into my reading life, although it was more like an impulse grab once removed. Here's how that happened.
Charged with violence
"The Outlaw Album" is Daniel Woodrell's first collection of short stories preceded by eight novels. It's a slice of life from backwoods Ozark territory, the setting for which he's known. His characters are violent, but you can't help but feel understanding for them. Woodrell’s novel "Winter's Bone" became a movie that was nominated for Best Picture at the 2011 Academy Awards.
The Longest Chapter 