I’ve never read a novel where two authors had co-written before, which makes this one a first. Because of that, you should buckle down as you settle tI’ve never read a novel where two authors had co-written before, which makes this one a first. Because of that, you should buckle down as you settle to read the book for there are many Ah! Moments that do not seem to stop until the epilogue at the end! I have to say I very much enjoyed it, and without giving the plot away, you should expect this to be the story of a man who marries a woman only to erase her and replace who she is with a version of a wife he thinks he is entitled to, all in the name of love. Sadly a recurring story even in this day and age. A must read. ...more
Such a beautiful and intriguing read, the sort of book that would keep you up at night and keeps you longing for the moment you pick it up to continueSuch a beautiful and intriguing read, the sort of book that would keep you up at night and keeps you longing for the moment you pick it up to continue reading... One day Fiona returns home to find people moving in, her stuff along with her husband and two children are gone, how and when and where and why, remains to be seen! I enjoyed how the mystery unfurls, though I hated the bit at the end and found it unnecessary, perhaps it was just to add the checkmate moment for a twist, but overall, highly recommended and truly enjoyable 👍🏻...more
I stood at the door of the plane holding this wonder of a book, and gushing about it with the air stewardess, a long line of passengers waiting for usI stood at the door of the plane holding this wonder of a book, and gushing about it with the air stewardess, a long line of passengers waiting for us both to finish talking about how good this is 🤣 My companion for the last few days is this hilariously heartbreaking read, Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine, and I meant to read it slowly so I wouldn’t miss Eleanor’s antics as much as I’m doing now. The symptoms of loneliness are universal and if you’ve ever liked, and missed awkward and lost charachters - like Dathra- then you’ll absolutely love this book ❤️ ...more
This is the book l’d like to stop time for, so I’d keep reading forever, and I’d love to rewind time so I would read it for the first time again. A reThis is the book l’d like to stop time for, so I’d keep reading forever, and I’d love to rewind time so I would read it for the first time again. A really, really enjoyable read, and 439 years old character that I’m slightly jealous of! Highly recommended ⏳...more
Astonishing! I felt so bad yet could totally relate to how poor Keiko is so different that society won’t let her be yet she found her place in the worAstonishing! I felt so bad yet could totally relate to how poor Keiko is so different that society won’t let her be yet she found her place in the world and all what she wants is to be left to enjoy her weirdness and chosen life style. I was incredulous, then furious, at how everyone seemed to know what is best for her because it fits with what they have decided it is normal regardless of how she feels. Without giving the plot away, you will be left scratching your head at the leech that everyone views as a welcome change and an ending that almost left me whooping in glee. Leave people alone, let them be as weird or normal as they chose! Live and let live! P.S. This book will make you mad, and sad, but I do not see the humor some readers are talking about. Heart wrenching more like, it would however make you want to throw something at the next nosey person you encounter in life....more
Irrisitable and engaging it is, I looked forwards to turning the pages and getting the mystery of the baby solved, I found myself slowing down at the Irrisitable and engaging it is, I looked forwards to turning the pages and getting the mystery of the baby solved, I found myself slowing down at the end because I didn’t ant it to end.
Now I’ve turned the last of the pages down, I have to say I’d loved it if bits of the middle of the story where the truth was surely and obviously staring everyone in the face were shortened and the pace had quickened up to make way for the end to unravel in a bit more details with more chapters. It is one of those stories where when the end comes, it is not enough as you want to go back to each character and get their opinion on the ending. An epilogue would have done as well, we needed a bit more.
Recommended without doubt, it will make one enjoyable read for sure. ...more
The plot twist was designed to give you the gasp of the year as you realized it, but sadly I did manage to guess it from the very beginning so my readThe plot twist was designed to give you the gasp of the year as you realized it, but sadly I did manage to guess it from the very beginning so my reading experience was more about trying to prove my guess was correct rather than feel enraged on behalf of the sweet and trusting twin, Anna. Though near the third quarter of the book I’ve gotten a bit bored and almost flipped through to the end, I kept reading and was rewarded by another nice twist in the epilogue. ...more
Though the plot isn't very original, two children switched at birth, families devastated & how will they cole etc., I was more intrigued by the title Though the plot isn't very original, two children switched at birth, families devastated & how will they cole etc., I was more intrigued by the title that the summary, for "The Stranger in My Home" implied to me that somehow the child that is found is somehow brought into the family home and danger ensues. As you read on, you will get deeper and deeper into the personality of narrating mother and feel both heartbreak at her misfortune earlier in her life and puzzlement as to why she won't care about her actual birth daughter when she clings annoyingly to the one she raised and made her the center of the universe? Though this goes on for a bit too long you almost feel its like a diary, suddenly danger does indeed ensue and in the most breathtaking way when you least expect it! It was worth the wait and totally made up for the ordinary yet neurotic mom's journal that ate up a good bit of the book. The title still missed the marker even with the surprising end though. ...more
If you had the chance to start over in a new continent, make use of the lessons learned from your past mistakes, would you do it? Kate did, and becameIf you had the chance to start over in a new continent, make use of the lessons learned from your past mistakes, would you do it? Kate did, and became an expat, only her mistakes and her past are adamant on following her wherever she went!
You can tell the writing is good from the prelude, and you know the lies and secret are buried at a deeper and more astonishing level. Once I really decided to read it, I literally couldn't put it down, often finding myself asleep with the nightstand light on because I simply wouldn't let go.
Sometimes, the thread of story spools on three very different time lines which, at one point in the story, made my head spin, rendering me impatient. Other Times, something are just mentioned for the sake of being mentioned, which in my haste to uncover the big secret made me stumble and wish I didn't have to read through it to, but to say the shadowy espionage of an ex-spy turned loving mom and doting housewife is still chockfull of surprises, strength, and confidence. I would recommend it for sure. ...more
لا جديد هنا، مفهوم معوج للحرية بأنهاغزل و قبلات تمطر و علاقات مع عدد لا يحصى من الشباب العربي باسم الصداقة و احيانا الحب. تدخين و شيشة و لقاءات في الملا جديد هنا، مفهوم معوج للحرية بأنهاغزل و قبلات تمطر و علاقات مع عدد لا يحصى من الشباب العربي باسم الصداقة و احيانا الحب. تدخين و شيشة و لقاءات في المقاهي يتخللها سياقة للسيارة خلسة في السعودية و استعراض لمعالم المدن المختلفة بين البحرين و بيروت و القاهرة إلى لندن و باريس، و كأن السفر وجد فقط لشرب القهوة على المقاهي و حياكة قصص حب مبتورة بلا نهاية و لا مسببات و لا حتى هدف، فقط هي مجنونة و مدللة حتى تكلم بدلالها دكاترة الجامعة البحرينية، و كأن ليس هناك موضوعاً افضل للنقاش بين الأكاديميين، و عالية الأنا حتى كانت بنفسها قبيلة لكل النساء و ان لم تكن تعرف ما تريد و تود ان تحلم به. و انا ايضاً لا اعلم ماذا تريد و ما انتهت إليه، لكني اعلم بأنني سئمت ذات التكرار الممل. لا عجب ان وقفت النساء ضد الحرية ان كانت سارة بنت ليل مثال للمرأة الحرة العصرية! ...more
هي لمحة من حب جميل نبت في احضان البؤس و الذل و لحظات فرح قلائل مسروقة من سيل الشقاء في بيت حمود، النسخة المصغرة من بيرت الفريج التي تجتمع معاً في زيارهي لمحة من حب جميل نبت في احضان البؤس و الذل و لحظات فرح قلائل مسروقة من سيل الشقاء في بيت حمود، النسخة المصغرة من بيرت الفريج التي تجتمع معاً في زيارة سريعة لكويت الماضي . احببت التصوير الدقيقة ليوم و ليلة العودة للبحر و كيف اجبرتني على تخيل الفرجان و المدينة و هي خاوية من رجالها. وددتها اطول...more
'احكِ لي عنه؟' 'ملاكٌ من ورد، أحببت ارتداء حزنه، يربطُ قلبه بخصلة من شعري و نغيب معاً في الدهشة''احكِ لي عنه؟' 'ملاكٌ من ورد، أحببت ارتداء حزنه، يربطُ قلبه بخصلة من شعري و نغيب معاً في الدهشة'...more
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