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Some books I feel I have to give 5★, even if the book has some considerable flaws. For me, Auē was one such book.
A Town Like Alice is another
The story begins gently with an aging London solicitor, Noel Strachan, recounting how he came to meet elderly and wealthy Scotsman, James McFadden, and helped him draw up his will. When McFadden dies, Strachan tracks down his sole surviving relative, Jean Paget. It is fair to say the Noel is charmed by this young lady who says she feels about seventy and wi ...more
A Town Like Alice is another
The story begins gently with an aging London solicitor, Noel Strachan, recounting how he came to meet elderly and wealthy Scotsman, James McFadden, and helped him draw up his will. When McFadden dies, Strachan tracks down his sole surviving relative, Jean Paget. It is fair to say the Noel is charmed by this young lady who says she feels about seventy and wi ...more
Most of my GR friends really enjoyed this, so please give it a go if you're thinking about it. It didn't ring any bells for me but everyone is different.
The storyline is intriguing and I was fully expecting a "love till I die" book but the writing itself ruined it for me. It was just boring. And I actually like slow books, but this was bone dry. Lots of telling but very little showing. Almost like a journal instead of a story. I just didn't care anymore, you know? In the hands of Emma Drummond t ...more
The storyline is intriguing and I was fully expecting a "love till I die" book but the writing itself ruined it for me. It was just boring. And I actually like slow books, but this was bone dry. Lots of telling but very little showing. Almost like a journal instead of a story. I just didn't care anymore, you know? In the hands of Emma Drummond t ...more
During my reading I have met many heroes who I fell in love with. There are those who fight for their love with every obstacle to win her. There are those who are funny and friendly. But, a special place in my heart I have for very rare heroes. These men love through and through. Their love isn't demanding, it is pure. They want what is the best for their sweethearts. So, when they think that they aren't what their beloveds deserve, they would stay out of the way. It is hard to explain to someon
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A good listen, and an interesting story. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the racism in this (as in everything) is off-putting, period-appropriate or no. There were a few moments (at least two that I remember vividly), where it made me want to stop reading. The story carried me along, but I think needs noting, as it did affect my enjoyment of this story.
I do, however, want to give Nevil Shute credit for writing a genuinely interesting, competent, strong female character. This is unu ...more
I do, however, want to give Nevil Shute credit for writing a genuinely interesting, competent, strong female character. This is unu ...more
Just a lovely book. I can't describe it better than that. The first half is just a page turner. The 2nd half is a much slower pace. But, its just a lovely book that tells a wonderful story of people working hard and enjoying life.
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Rebecca
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