Mysteries on Mainstreet Book Reviews

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John the Revelator by Peter Murphy Review

John the Revelator by Peter Murphy is the story of John Devine, a youth stuck in a small town in the ghostly countryside of Southeast Ireland, worried because of his single, bible-quoting mother, Lily, and spied on by the “considerate” Mrs. Nagle. When Jamey Corboy, a self-appointed boy wonder, arrives in town, John’s life suddenly seems full of opportunity, and he is no longer lonely. He is overcome by trouble and discovery, hiding as Lily’s strange illness gets worse. But Jamey and John’s love for trouble may be their downfall and soon John will be faced with a terrible, honest predicament.

I found that this book dragged on and on with irrelevant details. The main character’s life may have been full of drama, but I got tired of the constant pattern over and over and over again. I had to keep putting the book down to roll my eyes.  This book was not the best for me, but perhaps someone who has experienced living in a foreign country might like it. 

                                                                                                -A.M. Grade 10

Ravashing In Red by Madeline Hunter Review

 

The book Ravishing in Red is about a woman surrounded by scandal because of her now dead father. The scandal in which he was swimming in she believes is not his fault. To prove his innocence Audrianna goes to an inn to get information from a man known as Domino. While there she meets with an unexpected surprise. The man, who condemned her father, shows up.

            Ravishing in Red by Madeline Hunter gave a sense of suspense and romance to the reader. You had to continue to read the book because of the mystery surrounding Audrianna’s father and the “bad gunpowder”. Even though the book was full of suspense, it was not one of her best writings. Madeline Hunter is a very good author; this book, however,  felt dragged on. But the ending was great!

            Groups that  would read this book would include those who like mystery and romance mixed all together.    

 K.W. GRADE 10