Rosh ~catching up slowly~’s Comments (group member since Mar 06, 2022)

Rosh ~catching up slowly~’s comments from the Aussie Readers group.

Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams

For those who still think that social media is beneficial. I'd have liked this better had the author been more transparent and unbiased.
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The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson

A contemporary romance with an annoying main character. You might like the book better if you can tolerate her.
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Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell

An Irish literary fiction, this has one of the best portrayals of an abusive relationship. Excellent for a debut work.
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Two contemporary middle-grade books. These are companion novels to each other, but can be read in any order as standalones. Unfortunately, the dog doesn't have that big a role to play, despite what the cover promises.

Wish by Barbara O'Connor

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Dream by Barbara O'Connor

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The Michaelmas Daisy by Paul Marriner

A contemporary fiction narrated from the point of view of a ghost. Could have been great had I liked the narrator. But the remaining characters saved the day.
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Two children's books. One hit, one flop.

The Hit: Super Great Kids' Stories: From storytellers around the world by Kim Normanton

Probably one of the best compilations I have read of folktales and fables from around the world. An excellent bedtime companion and gift option.
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The Flop: Disney Manga: Tangled by Shiori Kanaki

Better to stick to the animated movie.
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Cut Off from Sky and Earth by Melissa F. Miller

This book caught me by surprise. A clever psychological thriller without the usual tropes. Enjoyed this a lot!
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A Terribly Nasty Business by Julia Seales

A historical cosy mystery. Didn't enjoy it as much as the first book, which had been an Austen parody.
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Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin

An OwnVoices historical fiction about a Vietnamese family post the war. Didn't work that well for me, but mine is an outlier opinion.
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The Favourites by Layne Fargo

A sports romance-drama loosely inspired by Wuthering Heights! I loved this! Not for those who prefer likeable characters in fiction.
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It's All Absolutely Fine by Ruby Elliot

A graphic memoir combining text and comics. Too boring and whiny for my taste. But mine is an outlier opinion.
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Silenced Voices: Reclaiming Memories from the Guatemalan Genocide byPablo Leon

A graphic novel highlighting the Dos Erres Massacre in Guatemala in 1982. Harrowing!
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The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin

A historical fiction, but not exactly a book about books unlike what the title suggests. Goes quite dark, especially in the final section. A good book as long as you go in with the right expectations.
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If The Train Arrives by Heather Fellin Tierney

I loved this historical literary fiction with its amazing characters and powerful writing. A wonderful debut.
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All Princesses Die Before Dawn by Quentin Zuttion

A brilliant graphic novel set against the backdrop of Princess Diana's death. Great for those who enjoy character-oriented storylines with tough themes.
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Something, Not Nothing: A Story of Grief and Love by Sarah Leavitt

This graphic novel might work for readers with a greater philosophical bent of mind. Not for me though.
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Hope: The Thing With Feathers edited by B. Morris Allen

A good short story collection, as long as you are prepared for dark content. I wasn't!
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Three books in an upcoming historical fiction series by J.H. Foster. The WWII story setting might be done but the approach makes this series different.

1. The Rebellious Maus and the Pogrom

The prequel that fulfils its duty well.
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2. Sewing Resistance - Seamstress, spy, survivor?

The main novel, written from the point of view of a young Jewish mother and aimed at adult readers.
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3. Boy, Resisting - Silent, Spy, Survivor?

A companion novel with the same events as in the main novel, but written from the point of view of her young son and aimed at tweens and younger teens.
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The set is surprisingly effective as a package deal. I love the idea of a parent-child buddy read with such a series.

Stay Awake by Megan Goldin

Good enough for a one-time read, as long as you don't overthink it.
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Adulthood Is a Gift! by Sarah Andersen

Love this special 10th anniversary edition of Sarah's Scribbles. A nice gifting option for graphic novel and book lovers.
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Hello Stranger by Katherine Center

Started off well, but the final quarter was OTT. Still, an entertaining novel for the most part.
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