It’s been a minute since I’ve done a book review, so you’re getting a twofer this time! I read two interesting books during January and February; one for my book club and one based on the recommendation of my sister.
My Book B*tches February selection was the psychological thriller Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney. Here’s what Goodreads has to say about the novel:
Amber wakes up in a hospital. She can’t move. She can’t speak. She can’t open her eyes. She can hear everyone around her, but they have no idea. Amber doesn’t remember what happened, but she has a suspicion her husband had something to do with it. Alternating between her paralyzed present, the week before her accident, and a series of childhood diaries from twenty years ago, this brilliant psychological thriller asks: Is something really a lie if you believe it’s the truth?
This story is definitely a page turner, which is great, but some parts were difficult to read in that the scenes were SO disturbing! I don’t want to give anything away, but some of the hospital descriptions are very vivid and consist of my worst nightmare. Yikes. That being said, this genre is my favorite and the book made for excellent book club discussions.
My second book in this review is part biography, part instruction: On Writing: a Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King. Stephen King is undoubtedly a legend and this book provides so much insight into how his brain works. Spoiler alert: he seems so normal! And likeable! Here’s the Goodreads snippet:
“Long live the King” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon the publication of Stephen King’s On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King’s advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported near-fatal accident in 1999 — and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it — fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.
If you enjoy writing, write for part of your job, or just want to sneak a peek into the brain and life of one of the most successful horror writers in history, read this book. Much respect to Mr. King.
My March Book B*tches choice is a classic: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. I’m excited to dive into this one tonight! Shockingly, only one of my fellow B*tches has already ready this novel and she’s the one who chose it for us. That’s a pretty solid endorsement. I’ll let you know!
Happy reading!
