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This was my first Anne Patchett book and I can see why people rave about her work, the writing is superb and really drew me into the characters narrative.
I did however feel this one was a little drawn out and it lost my attention half way through. It picked back up at the end and over all I enjoyed the book and would read another by this author.
I did however feel this one was a little drawn out and it lost my attention half way through. It picked back up at the end and over all I enjoyed the book and would read another by this author.
This book touches on lost of serious topics such as loss of loved ones, prostitution, survival, prejudice and each topic was written extremely well. From the topics covered this could have been a very serious and sad novel and whilst it was definitely sad in parts, the author had a wonderful way of writing H’s character with a sense of humour and hope which actually made it fun!
I loved the writing about how the city of London was hit by not one but two tragedies and then ensuing descriptions of people building their lives back up afterwards.
Thanks to @legendpress for my #gifted copy of such a brilliant book
I loved the writing about how the city of London was hit by not one but two tragedies and then ensuing descriptions of people building their lives back up afterwards.
Thanks to @legendpress for my #gifted copy of such a brilliant book
I read this book last month and still haven’t posted my review, I loved it so much I just didn’t know how to do it justice!
So the main story is that the author of the book finds out his mentor was in love with a teenage girl who disappeared. Soon after the body of the girl is found in said mentors garden. The book the continues down the path of investigating the crime. There is so much more to say but I don’t want to give anything away.
This was a book about a book about a book and was so cleverly written that at no point did that seem confusing!!
I enjoyed that it felt like we were uncovering the clues and working the investigation with the author, it was very engaging and worked really well for me.
This book is a chunk of a book at over 600 pages but I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for something a bit different.
I read this book last month and still haven’t posted my review, I loved it so much I just didn’t know how to do it justice!
So the main story is that the author of the book finds out his mentor was in love with a teenage girl who disappeared. Soon after the body of the girl is found in said mentors garden. The book the continues down the path of investigating the crime. There is so much more to say but I don’t want to give anything away.
This was a book about a book about a book and was so cleverly written that at no point did that seem confusing!!
I enjoyed that it felt like we were uncovering the clues and working the investigation with the author, it was very engaging and worked really well for me.
This book is a chunk of a book at over 600 pages but I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for something a bit different.
This is set in India and is the story of how Balram, who grew up in poverty, made a better life for himself, his journey and what it cost him.
This book was the Booker Prize winner of 2008 and I read it with some fellow #bookstagrammers
It shone a torch on how corrupt and violent life in Indian is and I can definitely see why it won the prize.
I didn’t hate it but I didn’t love it. It was very easy to read, had some dark humour and was written in a clever style of letters to someone about to visit the country.
That being said I do think I would read another book by this author to see if it was the story or the author I was so middle of the road about.
This book was the Booker Prize winner of 2008 and I read it with some fellow #bookstagrammers
It shone a torch on how corrupt and violent life in Indian is and I can definitely see why it won the prize.
I didn’t hate it but I didn’t love it. It was very easy to read, had some dark humour and was written in a clever style of letters to someone about to visit the country.
That being said I do think I would read another book by this author to see if it was the story or the author I was so middle of the road about.
This was the creepy, suspense filled thriller that I didn’t know I needed!!! Most of you know I have been struggling to concentrate when picking up a book recently but everyday time I picked this up I whizzed through the pages!!!
I thought it was really well thought out and developed and loved that it was written as a letter to her lawyer. I also feel a sense of triumph that I guessed two plot points correctly (you can call me Detective Jones
I thought it was really well thought out and developed and loved that it was written as a letter to her lawyer. I also feel a sense of triumph that I guessed two plot points correctly (you can call me Detective Jones
This is a short sharp book that packs a powerful punch and is one I wish someone had given me when I became a mother.
The concepts and about men and women being equal and how we shouldn’t see it as ‘help’ when men look after the child really hit home for me.
This book is perfect for anyone raising children, male or female and even for those without.
The concepts and about men and women being equal and how we shouldn’t see it as ‘help’ when men look after the child really hit home for me.
This book is perfect for anyone raising children, male or female and even for those without.
I absolutely adored Nightingale point so when I saw this on Net Galley I knew I wanted it! Let me start by saying I really enjoyed this book. I have seen a few reviews now that say its not as good as Nightingale Point and I don't think that's fair, this is a different type of story from Luan and so cannot be compared.
The story is told in dual narrative between Yvonne, the adult who knows the full history of what happened and Kiama, a young man who is trying to come to terms with what happened to him as a child. It also flicks between the past and present. I really enjoyed this character case study of Yvonne and Kiama. I started off really feeling for Yvonne's character and the cruel twist of fate she was dealt but as the book progressed I began to feel that she was a rather selfish where as I loved Kiama more with every page!
I felt the build up was brilliant but the actual event was a bit lacking, I wanted more about how Kiama felt and reacted and how the other characters reacted, especially Emma's parents. Overall another great book from this author and look forward to seeing where she takes us next.
The story is told in dual narrative between Yvonne, the adult who knows the full history of what happened and Kiama, a young man who is trying to come to terms with what happened to him as a child. It also flicks between the past and present. I really enjoyed this character case study of Yvonne and Kiama. I started off really feeling for Yvonne's character and the cruel twist of fate she was dealt but as the book progressed I began to feel that she was a rather selfish where as I loved Kiama more with every page!
I felt the build up was brilliant but the actual event was a bit lacking, I wanted more about how Kiama felt and reacted and how the other characters reacted, especially Emma's parents. Overall another great book from this author and look forward to seeing where she takes us next.
This is a beautiful, heart-breaking story of hope, love, self-sacrifice and grief and is completely consuming.
The first half of the book appears to be a traditional love story, where we meet both characters and get an insight into each of their histories and what makes them right together and I was truly routing for them to be together. The second half is a about doing what you think is best for the ones you love,moving on, coping the best ways that you can.
The book was completely real and that's what I loved about it. The ending of this book gave me goosebumps and is one I will not forget. Overall a stunning debut that I can see flying off the shelves.
The first half of the book appears to be a traditional love story, where we meet both characters and get an insight into each of their histories and what makes them right together and I was truly routing for them to be together. The second half is a about doing what you think is best for the ones you love,moving on, coping the best ways that you can.
The book was completely real and that's what I loved about it. The ending of this book gave me goosebumps and is one I will not forget. Overall a stunning debut that I can see flying off the shelves.
The book starts with the main character being interview about the disappearance of his friend and fellow riverboat passenger and then is interspersed with chapters revealing the past and a continuation of the investigation.
I really enjoyed the riverboat element as it’s not one I have read about before and I think people who know London well will enjoy all the references to locations.
The ground work is there so if you pride yourself on your amateur detective skills then I reckon you have a change of working this one out but in no way does that ruin the book as the ride the author takes you on is brilliant.
Fans of Our House will absolutely love this latest instalment from Louise Candlish.
Thank you to @jessbarrattttt and @simonschusteruk for my #gifted copy in exchange for review.
This is the story of how single parent Danny finds his way for him and his son, Will, after loosing his wife. It takes place a year after her death when both Danny and Will are still struggling.
Danny has lost his job and the only source of income and Will still hasn’t spoken a single word since the accident. Will no qualifications, Danny is unable to find work so he decides to try his hand at street preforming.
Dressed as a panda he starts to dance to draw in the crowds but unfortunately he cannot dance!! He almost gives up then his son speaks to him (not knowing it’s his Dad) and everything seems worth it...
I absolutely adored this book, it made me laugh, cry and left me with a giant smile on my face and it was exactly what I needed. I loved Danny and Will and even the secondary were brilliant. I loved the sarcastic humour between them and would love to see what they get up to in the future.
A must read for anyone who wants to make their heart happy.
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Danny has lost his job and the only source of income and Will still hasn’t spoken a single word since the accident. Will no qualifications, Danny is unable to find work so he decides to try his hand at street preforming.
Dressed as a panda he starts to dance to draw in the crowds but unfortunately he cannot dance!! He almost gives up then his son speaks to him (not knowing it’s his Dad) and everything seems worth it...
I absolutely adored this book, it made me laugh, cry and left me with a giant smile on my face and it was exactly what I needed. I loved Danny and Will and even the secondary were brilliant. I loved the sarcastic humour between them and would love to see what they get up to in the future.
A must read for anyone who wants to make their heart happy.
Thank you to @