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francesmthompson's Reviews (976)
Sad, haunting and as the blurb says "quietly enormous" in what it captures in very sparse, special prose. Truly moving for me to read as I live in the same area the boat is set in and so brought to life the buildings, streets and lives that were lived - and lost - in my Amsterdam neighbourhood at that time.
Essential reading for any (white) person who considers themselves an ally, and a book that has the great potential to change individuals, communities and institutions if we open our hearts and minds to this radical but obtainable possibility.
I have been doing the online anti-racism training that the author offers so when I heard Nova also had a book coming out, I immediately ordered a copy for myself and several for friends and family. The book does not disappoint and indeed I am going to buy more for other people in my life who are (or are not!) ready to do the work, dig deep into their own biases and ego-led prejudices, thoughts, and feelings and truly look at the world differently. The most important message in The Good Ally and in Nova's teachings is that the only way forward is through collective healing, and if you believe in that too and are ready to do your part, then please, please, please read this book.
I have been doing the online anti-racism training that the author offers so when I heard Nova also had a book coming out, I immediately ordered a copy for myself and several for friends and family. The book does not disappoint and indeed I am going to buy more for other people in my life who are (or are not!) ready to do the work, dig deep into their own biases and ego-led prejudices, thoughts, and feelings and truly look at the world differently. The most important message in The Good Ally and in Nova's teachings is that the only way forward is through collective healing, and if you believe in that too and are ready to do your part, then please, please, please read this book.
Loved the characters, the banter, the heat between August and Jane, and loved the exploration of queer history. Struggled a bit more with the time-travel aspects (just not my cup of tea) but have to admit it added an extra layer of mystery, tension and curiosity to the book.
Devoured it in one sitting. Have already watched Coel's MacTaggart lecture multiple times but there was something special about reading it in this format and having a little insight into how the speech came to be. Also, I have despised moths all my life - they are one of few creatures that scare me - but now I think about them very differently. That's the power of good storytelling and Michaela Coel.
Not what I expected but if I've learnt anything about books and my reading habits in 2021 is that this is okay and actually quite good for me.
I read a festive romance novel and I liked it...
It's a Christmas miracle.
It's a Christmas miracle.
I read another festive romance and I liked it...
Fun, easy, low angst. A little painfully sweet at the end (or maybe that's just my inner Scrooge coming out) but I really enjoyed this super well put together novella. Chloe Liese is a consisently reliable romance author for me and I love how much thought and care she puts into the characters, their struggles and their journeys.
Fun, easy, low angst. A little painfully sweet at the end (or maybe that's just my inner Scrooge coming out) but I really enjoyed this super well put together novella. Chloe Liese is a consisently reliable romance author for me and I love how much thought and care she puts into the characters, their struggles and their journeys.
