drama Archives

The Last Chronicle of Barset

“Money is worth thinking of, but it is not worth very much thought.” Author: Anthony Trollope In The Last Chronicle of Barset Anthony Trollope brings the Barsetshire Chronicles to a close with a stimulating scandal, an unexpected death, a forbidden romance, and a failed romance. What better way to close out a rousing Victorian drama? This time, Barsetshire is consumed with the case of a supposedly stolen check. The proud but impoverished Reverend Josiah Crawley has cashed a note for 20 pounds to pay his butcher bill. He believes this money was given to him by his friend, Dean Arabin, but [...]

Frances Carden2025-11-26T16:16:01-07:00November 26th, 2025|Tags: Anthony Trollope, Barset, Barsetshire, book review, classic, drama, fiction, read, reading, victorian|

Truly Madly Guilty

“Life was all about consequences.” Author: Liane Moriarty Clementine and Sam seem to have it all: a happy family, cute children, impressive careers. It’s suburban bliss. At least, it is to Clementine’s best friend/pseudo enemy, Erika. Erika and Oliver pretend to have it all together. Erika is precise, all-business, and yet vampiric in her neediness. The untold, not-so-surprising secret is that Erika wants Clemetine’s messy suburban life. She and Oliver have been trying for years to unsuccessfully have children, endless rounds of painful IVF leaving the couple hopeless and forlorn. On the outside, however, all is well. Clementine and Sam and [...]

Frances Carden2025-11-22T19:46:51-07:00November 22nd, 2025|Tags: book review, drama, fiction, Liane Moriarty, read, reading|

Such Good People

When Justice Fails Author: Amy Blumenfeld Being at the wrong place at the wrong time can cost you everything. That’s what happened to Rudy. It cost him his future, his family, his friends, his life. Fifteen years later, Rudy is still in prison, labeled a murderer. But his case – and its discrepancies – is resurfacing again, brought about by the very same journalist who turned him in for a career starting story. Meanwhile, Rudy’s lifelong friend, April, continues to remember him, to stay loyal. She’s worked tirelessly with charities that focus on reacclimating prisoners. She’s tried to devote her life [...]

Frances Carden2025-06-21T14:44:02-07:00June 21st, 2025|Tags: Amy Blumenfeld, book review, drama, fiction, justice system, prison, read, reading, such good people|