From the Bookshelf of Reading Through the Ages…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought
I will be honest in saying that I wasn't entirely sure what I would think of this book based on the blurb. I am not a fan of fiction that observes suffering closely, in general. So the concept of a little girl who hasn't eaten in months and is still alive made me squeemish. But I loved her novel Frog Music and heard good buzz about this one so I thought I would give it a shot when I saw it available on NetGalley.
I ended up liking it very much. I enjoyed the tension between the skeptic nurse and ...more
I ended up liking it very much. I enjoyed the tension between the skeptic nurse and ...more
2024: banger, haven't revisited. im curious about that FRIEND- I dont have friends so...
Really liked it, towards the middle I told my friend: I bet this is what happened, and it did, so I was a little bummed about that. Did not see that ending coming though, but liked it. The only thing I wished would've been explored a little more in depth was Lib's story, I felt like it was rushed at times. I really like (loved) the atmosphere of the house and specially Anna's room. I will keep making my way t ...more
Really liked it, towards the middle I told my friend: I bet this is what happened, and it did, so I was a little bummed about that. Did not see that ending coming though, but liked it. The only thing I wished would've been explored a little more in depth was Lib's story, I felt like it was rushed at times. I really like (loved) the atmosphere of the house and specially Anna's room. I will keep making my way t ...more
Initially I had slight reservations about how much I’d enjoy The Wonder; it was kind of a slow start, the Irish bashing made me uncomfortable (guilt of the English no doubt) and Lib seemed self-satisfied and superior. As the chapters went by however, the book drew me in and although there were inevitabilities in the plot, especially where relationships were concerned, the fate of Anna was never obvious and as such I kept eagerly turning the pages.
This is my first book by Emma Donoghue but from h ...more
This is my first book by Emma Donoghue but from h ...more
An enjoyable commuter read that kept me entertained on my morning train ride to work. Disappointed in the ending, however. A bit too "tidy" for my liking.
...more
May 20, 2016
Robin
marked it as reading-through-the-ages-books
Sep 26, 2016
Christelle
marked it as to-read
Oct 07, 2016
Sheila
marked it as owned
Oct 25, 2016
Keyona
marked it as to-read
Nov 22, 2016
Diane McPhail
marked it as to-read
Nov 26, 2016
Julia
marked it as to-read-2
Dec 11, 2016
Svetlana
marked it as to-read
Mar 11, 2017
BookLover6514
marked it as to-read
