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571 reviews

The Edge by David Baldacci

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Good mystery. Not really war driven bbut a good small town mystery. 

The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier

informative fast-paced

4.0

A good list of 7 basic questions to ask during coaching an employee. (Notes in Obsidian)

Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact by Phil M. Jones

informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

Mostly sales and influence related. But easy to read with some key phrasing techniques. 

After Death by Dean Koontz

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Always a fun ride, Koontz novels are simple and quick to read. No monsters in this one which is unusual, but enough suspense to make it a good story. 

The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry

adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It’s unusual that I think the second half of a book is better than the first. This book opens calmly and comfortably. The second half turns into a more dramatic mystery although still a bit of a cozy mystery. I appreciated the feel of the novel as much as the plot. The plot got a bit confusing at points but all made sense at the end. Would recommend for someone looking for a warm family mystery.

Started with the ebook but had to switch to the audiobook half way through due to some eye issues. Pretty good narrator. 

The Secret by Lee Child, Andrew Child

adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Fast paced. Good plot. Back to the basics Jack Reacher. Less intricately plotted than some other spy novels but always a reliable listen for a long car trip. 

Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Fantastic listen! Great characters, fast moving intricate plot, great writing and a good narrator. 

The Spectacular by Fiona Davis
Did not finish book. Stopped at 46%.

About half way and just lost interest. Good writing and interesting characters and story line, but just didn’t grab my attention. 

Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A quick fun read with a mystery, a few sharp pointy twists that I didn’t see coming, a thread of King’s Misery, and an ending that wasn’t predictable. 

Holly by Stephen King

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Follow up story about Holly now that Bill Hodges is gone. Good to spend some time with her, Jerome, and Barbara. Some people were frustrated with the liberal views here but Hollys views and quirks were true to her character. If you let politics stand between you and a great story, your loss. The mystery here was good, the characters were well done, and I liked the pace of the narration. The ending was all that I wanted it to be. Recommend.