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sun, sea and suds First things first, fantastic title. It had me expecting some drug running in this laid-back mystery but turns out it's a surfing term: the "surfer name for riding a wave that suddenly disappeared beneath them." Dude. Luke Fischer isn't a detective or a private eye, but he finds people (sometimes). He's … Continue reading Surf City Acid Drop
fiction and nonfiction with common themes I just finished two books that I didn't think had much in common except for a quest for justice. But as I reflected I realized they share other themes like how politics ruins everything; how the dedication of good detectives and journalists are necessary in a free society; how … Continue reading And justice for all?
You read the reviews now wear the t-shirt. First, thank you for being here. Whether it's your first visit to my blog or you've read every review, I appreciate you. I started bookthrasher during the summer of 2020 but it wasn't a pandemic whim like making sourdough or doing jigsaw puzzles. No, I've been compelled … Continue reading bookthrasher turns five!
Trust me, watch the show first, then read the book. I didn't set out to read a third Robert Harris novel this year, but then I watched the 2005 BBC miniseries Archangel and found out it was based on his 1998 book of the same name...so basically I had no choice. The show stars Daniel … Continue reading Archangel
In which a movie sends me back 44 years and a show dupes me into reading a really good book. The Books: The Amateur by Robert Littell, published in 1981. (The movie premiered in April 2025.) Zero Day by David Baldacci, published in 2011. (No, not that Zero Day (Taiwanese thriller). No, not that Zero … Continue reading Hero Complex / Complex Heroes
If you're at all alarmed with what you see, here's a roundup of reviews that touch on fascism, hatred, white supremacy, and antisemitism. We're in the thick of it, yeah? Keep your eyes and ears open. Arm yourself with knowledge, context, and humor. Resist with everything you've got. Hatemonger in Chief I posted my review … Continue reading Antifascist Roundup
If you had a shot at justice, would you take it? In 2018 I read a book called Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan and noted 'good, great writing' in my journal. Then the Brett Kavanaugh hearings happened, and I added this to my notes: OMG Kavanaugh It was one of those moments when … Continue reading Anatomy of a Scandal
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