MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – Review

MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia – Review
Posted June 25, 2020 by Tammy in 4 stars, Reviews / 38 Comments

The nitty-gritty: A creeping dread infuses this atmospheric Gothic tale of diabolical family secrets. “The walls speak to me. They tell me secrets. Don’t listen to them, press your hands against your ears, Noemí. There are ghosts. They’re real. You’ll see them eventually.” One of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s strengths is her ability to create an atmospheric […]

The Friday Face-Off: Time

The Friday Face-Off: Time
Posted June 19, 2020 by Tammy in The Friday Face-Off / 14 Comments

The Friday Face-Off was created by Books by Proxy, where each week bloggers can showcase books with covers centered around a weekly theme. You can visit Lynn’s Books for a list of upcoming themes. Join in the fun each Friday by finding a book whose cover is based on the theme! This week’s theme: Time […]

HELLA by David Gerrold – Review

HELLA by David Gerrold – Review
Posted June 15, 2020 by Tammy in 3 stars, Reviews / 41 Comments

The nitty-gritty: Big ideas, big dinos and lots of thoughtful commentary, Hella was an odd combination of quick thrills, fascinating facts and very uneven pacing. I had high hopes for Hella, and although it started off with lots of promise, halfway through the book I realized that there were several problematic elements that would ultimately […]