-
-
About
UnderratedReads is devoted to discovering underrated books and under-represented authors. We highlight hidden gems from around the world–honest reviews only, never pay-to-play.
Author Archives: J D Jung
Russian Roulette (One Eyed Jack) – Christopher J. Lynch
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “There are plenty of people in this world who want to see me dead, what the hell difference does one more make” That’s one of the occupational hazards of being a professional blackmailer, which John Sharp … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Comments Off on Russian Roulette (One Eyed Jack) – Christopher J. Lynch
(By Glenda Anderson) “Ripped From The Headlines and Coming to Your Theater!” George Clooney’s film, “The Monuments Men,” due for release this December, was inspired by a book, not news headlines. The non-fiction “Monuments Men” by Robert Edsel was also inspired … Continue reading
Strikestone:Book III of the Dolvia Saga – Stella Atrium
(Reviewed by Melanie Hamilton) “Brianna Miller in Pear-ass now resides. Who saved the gouleps out of bondage Star traffic for Somule Gems she guides. Who jumped back while warriors engaged. In making for Uburu a safe passage. Far distant from … Continue reading
The Fall of a Sparrow – Robert Hellenga
(Reviewed by J.D. Jung) After reading one of my favorite books, The Italian Lover, I just wanted to grab anything related to it and its characters. Author Robert Hellenga wrote a book about the protagonist’s lover, classics professor Alan “Woody” … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Literary Fiction, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged Italy
Comments Off on The Fall of a Sparrow – Robert Hellenga
The Hanging Tree – Michael Phillip Cash
Another Halloween pick! (Reviewed by JD Jung) “If she couldn’t move the girl, she would do her best to preserve her innocence, or what was left of it.” Summer of 2013 – Oyster Bay – Seventeen year old Arielle was angry at … Continue reading
Posted in More fiction
Tagged horror, short books
Comments Off on The Hanging Tree – Michael Phillip Cash
Golf Sayings: wit & wisdom of a good walk spoiled – Bradford G. Wheler
(Reviewed by Pat Luboff) I’m not a golfer, but I have a very dear friend who is one. I was interested in this book as a gift to her. But before I gave it to her, I read it. What … Continue reading
Posted in Humor & Satire, Non-fiction
Comments Off on Golf Sayings: wit & wisdom of a good walk spoiled – Bradford G. Wheler
The Black Spider – Jeremias Gotthelf (Translated from the German by Susan Bernofsky)
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “And now the people where gripped by the ancient fear that the spider might carry off an unbaptized infant, the pledge of their old pact. The woman was beside herself, she had no trust in God, … Continue reading
Posted in Dark/Sordid/Bizarre, Lost and almost forgotten, World Literature
Tagged German literature, horror, short books
1 Comment
My Father, Humming – Jonathan Gillman
(Reviewed by Pat Luboff) I first opened My Father, Humming randomly to page 24, and read “Down the Stairs”. Then I wept, a deep long weeping. I was home for a quick stop of showering and gathering things before returning … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, Poetry
Comments Off on My Father, Humming – Jonathan Gillman
The Female Veteran – Ty Will
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “I expected a sense of honor and a sense of adventure with my first mission. What I got was not what I expected or would wish on any young female soldier. “ Ty Will served in … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs
1 Comment