Mari Carlson, Book Reviewer

When not reading fiction and writing reviews, Mari is probably practicing violin or teaching lessons or playing a gig. She enjoys the local literary and music scenes in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Book Review

Momentum

by Mari Carlson

"Momentum" is an emotive memoir about a lifetime spent searching for communal and political belonging. Emily Brown’s careful memoir "Momentum" fills in the gaps left by her dismantled family. The book’s opening scene—its only out... Read More

Book Review

The Disclosure Paradox

by Mari Carlson

The musing science fiction novel "The Disclosure Paradox" follows a cosmic conflict involving humans, aliens, and the divine. In Paul Vecchiet’s intriguing science fiction novel "The Disclosure Paradox", a Vatican guard’s... Read More

Book Review

Everything You Leave Behind

by Mari Carlson

A depressed man learns much from his otherworldly experiences in the allegorical novel "Everything You Leave Behind". Weston Hayes Walker’s speculative novel "Everything You Leave Behind" is about a depressed man who witnesses pivotal... Read More

Book Review

Forgiven

by Mari Carlson

"Forgiven" is a spirited novel about healing and family tenderness. In Bruce J. Berger’s spiritual novel "Forgiven", a trip to Greece prompts life changes for each member of a busy Jewish family. Theodora, working as a nun in Greece,... Read More

Book Review

A Nourishing Perspective

by Mari Carlson

Aiming to counter harmful diet culture, "A Nourishing Perspective" is a health and wellness guide that’s directed by positivity. Lee Cotton’s affirming, holistic health guide "A Nourishing Perspective" addresses diet culture to... Read More

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