A Basque Story by M. Bryce Ternet

A Basque Story by M. Bryce Ternet
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Basque Story by M. Bryce Ternet is certainly a book that is heavily influenced by the author's life. Having lived in a variety of places around the world, and traveling extensively, Ternet has the background and experience to write about a variety of subjects and distant places. These experiences have served him well in this book, as he takes on the Basque separatist group Euskadi ta Askatasuna, and creates a fictionalized story about the group. Not a commonly written about topic, the author has run with it, and using simple, direct language, has created a riveting story. With his protagonist, FBI agent, John Gibson, who is characterized as a simple man, the author weaves a story of intrigue and mystery that is highly appealing. If you like a mixture of historical perspective, mystery, and suspense, this is the perfect book to delve into for a substantial read. Strongly recommend.

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A Daffodil for Angie by Connie Lacy

A Daffodil for Angie by Connie Lacy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A Daffodil for Angie by Connie Lacy is an intriguing portrait of a young girl coming of age in the 1960's. During this tumultuous time, and the societal upheaval taking place, Angie must confront her built in thought processes and maybe change them for good. This is a great characterization of how a young girl during that time made the transition into her teen years, where she must decide if she really wants to be popular, be a cheerleader, have a romantic relationship, and befriend a girl who is black. The story is effortlessly written and fully conveys the time and tenor of the decade, with the Vietnam war going on, political strife, and a society that is rapidly changing. The author does a good job of fully capturing the different sides to Angie, her inner conflict and resulting change of thought on various things. Interesting and a step above other YA novels, this one is captivating and spot on. Highly recommend.

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