Havana Bay
Over-researched, under-written with the typical weak ending
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Red Square
Rambles on to an awkward ending.
Polar Star
Pretty not bad.
A Stillness at Appomattix
Sheridan rises to the top in this volume.
Glory Road
Some interesting insights into the desertion problems for both North and South.
Wolf Pass
Doesn’t measure up to its potential.
A Visible Darkness
A bit stilted in places, but moves along.
The Little Sleep
First novel I’ve read with narcolepsy in the leading role.
Dr Fisher de Genève
A bleak and weird tale.
My War Gone By, I Miss It So
Not for the squeamish – brutally honest.
Experience of War
Covers a lot of ground and manages to stay interesting.
Rumpelstiltskin
Even the great McBain chokes up a hairball now and then.
Valley of Fear
Doyle sure liked back story – ok for a rainy day.
Hold Tight
A lot going on in this book. Fast pace.
Think of a Number
A complex and interesting tale. Pretty good for a first novel.
Gone for Good
Pretty entertaining. A bit convoluted in places, but the pace carries it through.
Panzer Battles
Written in the 50’s – some interesting insights, but bogs down in places.
AC/DC’s Highway to Hell (33 1/3)
A detailed look at the band and album. Angus! Angus!
The Brass Verdict
Keeps a pretty fast pace. Ending is a bit too neat, but not bad overall.
