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

Nephi’s Wife

by Mari Carlson

A steadfast, supportive couple stays true to the task of finding a new home for their family in the engaging historical novel "Nephi’s Wife". Intended to complement the Book of Mormon, Madelyn S. Palmer’s sprawling historical novel... Read More

Book Review

Joypunks

by Mari Carlson

A young man struggles to feel bravery and hope in the face of his imminent demise in the satirical speculative novel "Joypunks". In Fletch Fletcher’s deadpan speculative novel "Joypunks", a disillusioned young man decides what to do... Read More

Book Review

Birch

by Mari Carlson

Dangers are afoot in the technology sector, but two heroes are determined to curb them in the imaginative, inspiring science fiction novel "Birch". In Jon P. Roth’s futuristic novel "Birch", a computer hacker melds his coding skills... Read More

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