The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin

I ordered this book after seeing it on a list of little known, great books. I was disappointed. I may have been too distracted to enjoy it, but I couldn't follow all the characters and the mystery.  And I would reread it to try it again if I liked the characters or the mood or the setting. But I did not. So I won't. Out it goes.

A Man Called Ove: A Novel by Fredrik Backman

My friend Amberly recommended this book. I bought it at the airport during the end of the hectic period of moving and moving Irene in with us. May 2016. I was in need of something light-hearted, and this wasn't it! I knew there was humor there, but it just wasn't reaching me! I may have to try it again, because Mary found it hilarious.

What I did appreciate was the way the story unfolded...it wasn't clear at first why Ove was so negative and anti-social, but that became clear as I read of his life and experiences. It was a heart-rending story...of his losing a wonderful wife whom he cherished. I enjoyed the way his neighbors reached out and gave him something to live for... but otherwise, it was not a joyful or fulfilling read for me.