Alejandro AndesAndesitibarenJeffreyston, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire SA68 0RE, İngiltereitibarenJeffreyston, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire SA68 0RE, İngiltere

I didn't get all up in arms about this book because I read the last three books in the Chronicles long after the brouhaha had died down, but I still have to nominate Mona Mayfair for most annoying book character of the past century. I didn't think this book was the worst thing ever written by Rice (see: Violin) but neither was it as good as the two that came right before it.

I really enjoyed Ross' first book, Mr. Peanut, but think he might be an even better short story writer than he is a noveist. I strongly recommend this collection.

good if you like dead presidents, sidenotes, or historical vacations.