The Scenic Route

Published in May 30th, 2009

“The Scenic Route” by Binnie Kirshenbaum is an exceptionally well written book that is also remarkably boring. It is a story of a woman named Sylvia and a married man named Henry. They meet by chance at a café and embark on a journey, meandering across Europe. They have no hurry or destination and since [...]

The Isle of Passion

Published in May 14th, 2009

Posted by Robert Alonso in All, Literature, Non-Fiction

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I have never been one to like novels based on historical facts. I like my fiction invented by the author and delivered with descriptions that make me feel like I am an anonymous witness to the action. “The Isle of Passion,” by Laura Restrepo, is a historical novel that is so well written and interesting [...]

Under the Influence

Published in May 7th, 2009

Posted by Robert Alonso in All, Non-Fiction

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“Under the Influence” by James R. Milan, Ph.D and Katherine Ketcham is a unique book in that it presents alcohol abuse from every possible angle of study. It begins by addressing the myths and misconceptions about alcoholism. The first chapter presents a theoretical scenario which clearly means to draw the reader in and make him [...]

The Liar’s Diary

Published in May 1st, 2009

Posted by Robert Alonso in All, Fiction, Literature

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“The Liar’s Diary,” by Patry Francis, is a book with a catchy title and cover. These are two ingredients that often catch my attention. In this case, the book was recommended by Amazon and neither the name, nor the cover illustrations, factored much into my decision to purchase it. Unfortunately, the book was a disappointment. [...]