Tina's Inundation

  The Ottawa Way: Guilty by Gender in Canada's Capital by Demetrios Angelis My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Ottawa Way, from the title, cover image and the story within, is a vast, quite complex tale of one man's fight through the Canadian justice system. A rather in-depth background exploration could be very interesting. However, the inclusion of historical and autobiographical details might also feel excessive, although I hasten to add, some details such as the family dynamics, are necessary. Like me, though, you might prefer a book that dives straight into the crime. Aside from all of this, The Ottawa Way is a well-written novel and it is hard not to feel sympathy towards the author for the difficulties he and his family had to experience. View all my reviews

Inlet Intrigue: The Trouble with Paradise by Jeff Thompson My rating: 2 of 5 stars While "Inlet Intrigue" boasts a captivating storyline and plot that promises a thrilling ride, its execution falters. A challenging reading experience hampers the debut novel. An ornate font might alienate some readers, and the text could benefit from a closer editorial eye. This stylistic misstep unfortunately detracts from the story's potential. "Inlet Intrigue" had potential, and the storyline itself was intriguing. However, it wasn't quite a hit for me. While I didn't dislike it, it also didn't leave me eager to dive into the author's other works. View all my reviews