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Author Archives: J D Jung
The Grand – Dennis Wilson
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) The Grand begins with Dean Wister, a federal agent who has lost his wife, Sara, to cancer. Before she passes away, she asks Dean if they could go to their favorite place, the meadow, once she … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged book reviews, crime fiction, thrillers
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The Unrivalled Transcendence of Willem J. Gyle – J. D. Dixon
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Before, when he labored, he slept and he ate, and his mama took care of him. There wasn’t room for much of anything else. Now he has too much time. Now he has a lot to … Continue reading
Posted in Modern Literary Fiction
Tagged book reviews, British literature, Edinburgh Scotland, homelessness, mental illness, poverty, recession
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Our Best Finds of 2017
We at UnderratedReads wish you the best in the New Year! We don’t want to forget all of the exceptional books that we discovered in 2017, though. To insure that these don’t just gather dust, please check out our best … Continue reading
Posted in Let's talk, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged best books, book reviews, New Year
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Scouse Gothic: The Pool of Life… and Death – Ian McKinney
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “They romanticized the sex and violence but failed to appreciate the overwhelming boredom of being a vampire.” Lee Melville is depressed as he just arrived in Liverpool but has actually been alive a couple of centuries. … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Sci-Fi/Speculative/Fantasy/Mythology
Tagged book reviews, British crime, suspense, vampires
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A revisited Underrated Read – Christmas Eve Can Kill You – William Marantz
(Reviewed by JD Jung) For many of us, ushering in the New Year serves as a letdown, following the joyous Christmas season. For Izzy Miller (aka Muddy Rivers, aka Val Virgo), the season represents the low points of his life. … Continue reading
Posted in Revisited
Tagged Canadian fiction, Christmas Eve, crime fiction
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Proof of Virtue – Leila Snow
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Proof of Virtue is a romance novel written about Emma, a beautiful woman who is left with her brother and sister after her parents pass away. The story is set in the Victorian era where Emma … Continue reading
Posted in Historical Fiction, Romance
Tagged book reviews, Historical fiction, Romance, Victorian era
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How To Be Owned By A Cat: Simple Action Plan For First Time Cat Owners Who Have NO Idea What They Are Getting Into – Kate C.
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) How To Be Owned By A Cat is a non-fiction, short, self-help book. It is for people who are loving the idea of having a cat but are unsure and have questions about how to undergo … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction
Tagged book reviews, cats, pets
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F Is for France: A Curious Cabinet of French Wonders – Piu Eatwell
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Did you know that French president Félix François Faure was the only known head of state to have died while having an orgasm? How about that at one time in history male impotence was considered a … Continue reading
Posted in History, Non-fiction
Tagged book reviews, culture, France, French history, Non-fiction
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Love is the Power: Moving Humanity from Fear to Love – Robert Odus Williams
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Love is the Power is a self-help, health and fitness book. In James Twyman’s words, “This book is a revolution.” By helping us, all understand the concept of changing how we look at relationships and the … Continue reading
Posted in Reviewers' Top Picks, Your Best Self
Tagged fitness, happiness, health, Quantum Code Technology, self-help
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