Helga without the H

Four star review, originally posted here on December 21, 2020 during a mass-review of pandemic audiobooks. [DISCLAIMER: I’m catching up on months worth of Audiobook reviews, so writing this quickly and belatedly.] Absolutely beautiful. I’m really glad I chose to do this one as an audiobook. In most cases I think you sacrifice something when going with … More Goodreads Review: You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me by Sherman Alexie

Five star review, originally posted here on December 21, 2020 during a mass-review of pandemic audiobooks. [DISCLAIMER: I’m catching up on months worth of Audiobook reviews, so writing this quickly and belatedly.] I only discovered Amy Greene earlier this year, and she’s already a favorite author. The story, characters, and landscape all came to life. The audiobook … More Goodreads Review: Bloodroot by Amy Greene

Two star review, originally posted here on December 21, 2020 during a mass-review of pandemic audiobooks. [DISCLAIMER: I’m catching up on months worth of Audiobook reviews, so writing this quickly and belatedly.] I didn’t really enjoy this book, which is a shame because there’s a lot of potential there. It might have helped to have read it … More Goodreads Review: Mozart in the Jungle: Sex, Drugs, and Classical Music by Blair Tindall

Five star review, originally posted here on December 21, 2020 during a mass-review of pandemic audiobooks. [DISCLAIMER: I’m catching up on months worth of Audiobook reviews, so writing this quickly and belatedly.] This book was great, as all the awards and high ratings indicate. Westover’s stories are absolutely crazy, and she is a very talented and intelligent … More Goodreads Review: Educated by Tara Westover

Three star review, originally posted here on December 21, 2020 during a mass-review of pandemic audiobooks. [DISCLAIMER: I’m catching up on months worth of Audiobook reviews, so writing this quickly and belatedly.] This book has pros and cons. Pro: despite being B-list, Campbell is still a damn talented dude, and so his reading of this … More Goodreads Review: If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor by Bruce Campbell

Four star review, originally posted here on December 21, 2020 during a mass-review of pandemic audiobooks. [DISCLAIMER: I’m catching up on months worth of Audiobook reviews, so writing this quickly and belatedly.] I made a terrible mistake. I should NOT have attempted this as an audiobook. I figured “this is going to be a very … More Goodreads Review: Black Reconstruction in America 1860 – 1880 by W.E.B. DuBois

3 star review, originally posted here on August 31, 2020. I didn’t really understand the premise of the book before I started reading, but it became clear pretty quick: this is basically Jim Crow X-Files. It’s pretty clear that the author had TV in mind. In each chapter our characters embark on a new adventure … More Goodreads Review: Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff