RaveAssociated PressHarrowing ... A haunting account ... While the switching between patient stories, history and research can create some confusion for the reader, the patient testimonies allows Stock to deliver an emotionally powerful narrative that is equally as disturbing. Written with nuance and tact, the The Sleep Room is a chilling exposé into psychiatric care that will resonate deeply readers and, especially, true crime fans.
PositiveAssociated PressA sarcastic, witty and quirky look at the history of a rather simple tool often found at the scene of a crime: an axe ... But for true crime fans the book might not make the cut ... Instead of looking at the gory details and dramatizing events, James examines the social-economic, political issues and human nature that caused these individuals to befall their fate to an axe ... Still, this is what makes the book intriguing ... James has fun with the topic ... A book such as this, focused on history and facts, could become tedious to a casual reader, but James knows how to disarm readers with properly timed humor and quippy theories.
PositiveAssociated PressThe perfect escape into the world of Oz ... As Elphaba starts her journey of discovery the novel’s pace is slow and steady. But as she begins to understand herself and the joy and wonders of Oz, the novel’s becomes a tad more lively ... The rhythm Maguire create also make the book easy one to breeze through.
