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[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I just finished a reread of The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett and I enjoyed it so much.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[B the BookAddict]

Dale wrote: "Currently reading Half the World in Winter"

I read that one a little while ago. My comment: Sorely in need of some judicious editing, especially 'commas'! While the historical content was interesting, for me, the story was slow and too fragmented to be seriously considered a good read.

[B the BookAddict]

Just what is everyone's definition of 'too wordy' in a novel? I keep seeing this crop up in various threads and groups.

Is it too much description, too much information or simply too many words used to describe the same thing?

[Marianne]

Susan wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Despite the silly name, I am enjoying The Chocolate Promise..."

That is a strange name. From the title, I assumed it was a cookbook, or perhaps a book about the nu..."

No Susan, the silly name I am referring to is the main character, Christmas Livingstone, who owns the Chocolate Apothecary and yes, down believe in the medicinal properties of chocolate.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Just what is everyone's definition of 'too wordy' in a novel? I keep seeing this crop up in various threads and groups.

Is it too much description, too much information or simply too many words u..."

Too many words about the same thing. Or pages of waffle not relevant in any way. I don't mean too long - some of my favourite books are over 900 pages - but words that are wasting my reading time. It's hard to describe but I know it when I am reading it:) Usually I sit there with the book saying things like "Oh just get on with it"

[Susan]

Marianne wrote: "Susan wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Despite the silly name, I am enjoying The Chocolate Promise..."

Now Christmas Livingstone is a really silly name! Imagine the schoolyard teasing and vulgar jokes [shudder].

As for a shop called "The Chocolate Apothecary"... No, the whole thing sounds very hippy-dippy to me. The cover is pretty though!

[Susan]

Phrynne wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "Just what is everyone's definition of 'too wordy' in a novel? I keep seeing this crop up in various threads and groups.

Is it too much description, too much information o..."

Personally, I enjoy long descriptions of atmosphere, scenery etc, but only in the hands of a skilled writer. Otherwise, it's just annoying.

I guess my definition of "too wordy" is long sentences which I have to parse to figure out the meaning (then mentally get out my red pen and edit). Again, it's a matter of the writer's skill.

[Sarah]

I agree about "too wordy" being long sentences. But I would also say sentences with a lot of big words or many many syllables. I like big words, but not when the author seems to be showing off their vocabulary rather than enhancing the story. I would bet that if it were analyzed, there would be an optimum number of syllables in a given sentence and anything over that would seem wordy.

On the other hand, I like Phrynne's "get on with it". Insomnia is a classic example for me. It could have been at least half the length and still been a good story.

[Carolyn]

I really enjoyed The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley 5★

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

It was a different sort of love story - I think a few others have commented here on how much they enjoyed it.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lovely review Carolyn:) I won't get my copy until I get home as it's floating in the ether at the moment;)

[Carolyn]

Something to look forward to then Brenda, although I'm sure you'll have a deluge of books waiting for you when you get home ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I have a lot floating in the ether already, and my daughter has said some physical books have arrived too:D

[Tango]

Sarah wrote: "Tango wrote: "Just started Under the Dome which is a whopper. I could be here for a while!"

Tango, are you usually a King fan? I've been curious about that book but I'm iffy on how..."

I have enjoyed every Stephen King book I've read but I haven't read them all. I watched this on DVD but I felt sure that the book would be better.

[B the BookAddict]

I finished Temptation by Douglas Kennedy; it's a solid 3.5★ read. Started The Pursuit of Happiness y the same author. Both these books are re-reads for me.

[Suz]

Brenda wrote: "I have a lot floating in the ether already, and my daughter has said some physical books have arrived too:D"

You'll be busy prioritising when you get home Brenda! Did you take a mixture of hard copy and e-reader on holidays, or just e-reader?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Suzanne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I have a lot floating in the ether already, and my daughter has said some physical books have arrived too:D"

You'll be busy prioritising when you get home Brenda! Did you take a mix..."

Just eReader Suzanne - much easier to carry:)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I finished Jubilee's Journey by Bette Lee Crosby last night - 5★s

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Suz]

My review for Frantic is here:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

So glad I read all the great reviews from you guys here :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Suzanne wrote: "My review for Frantic is here:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

So glad I read all the great reviews from you guys here :)"

Excellent review Suzanne:) You didn't rate it though?

[Dale]

Brenda is on the ball, I didn't even notice that. Just read the review.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

:D

[Suz]

I've reviewed it in the wrong edition. Just trying to fix it but will do it when on the computer

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Here's my review for Someone Like You by Victoria Purman which I finished a few days ago. 3★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Marianne]

Thanks to Dale for a very enjoyable read Streets on a Map: Journey Through Changes 4★s
my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Finished A Memory of Light. Wow.
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "Thanks to Dale for a very enjoyable read Streets on a Map: Journey Through Changes 4★s
my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Glad you enjoyed it Marianne. Means a lot coming from the book whisperer.

[Marianne]

:)

[Alik]

Thank you Marianne for ordering in A Man Called Ove from our local library. I have just finished reading it and it was by far the best read of 2015 for me to date. It will take a very special book to surpass this one as my favourite read for the year. I will be buying my own copy of this one!

[Marianne]

Alik, you're very welcome. It's next on the list for me.

[Sally906]

I have finished Not Quite Nice by actress Celia Imrie - and loved it - review not done yet but is Hen's lit at its best - Hen's lit is chick lit but with the more mature woman starring in it - LOL!!!

(going to be busy catching up with reviews over Easter- in between egg eating)

Now reading something completly different - Clade by James Bradley - brilliant piece of work dealing with one possible scenario of global warming. So well written and very easy to read yet making you very aware of what is going on.

[Sharon]

Sally906 wrote: "I have finished Not Quite Nice by actress Celia Imrie - and loved it - review not done yet but is Hen's lit at its best - Hen's lit is chick lit but with the more m..."

Hen lit? LOL

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Sally906 wrote: "I have finished Not Quite Nice by actress Celia Imrie - and loved it - review not done yet but is Hen's lit at its best - Hen's lit is chick lit but with the more m..."

Lol, "Hen's Lit"! I'm adding that one to my bookshelf genres ;) You get those eggs ready Sally 'cause I'm dying to read your review of this one!

[Marianne]

Yes, I love hen's lit. Liz Byrski is one who does it extremely well

[Dale]

Marianne wrote: "Yes, I love hen's lit. Liz Byrski is one who does it extremely well"

Liz Byrski is one whose books I really enjoy too, Marianne

[Marianne]

Dale wrote: "Marianne wrote: "Yes, I love hen's lit. Liz Byrski is one who does it extremely well"

Liz Byrski is one whose books I really enjoy too, Marianne"

And that sent me to my Aussie Author Challenge post to change Chick Lit to Hen's Lit and add one of her books there, LOL

[Ace]

Alik wrote: "Thank you Marianne for ordering in A Man Called Ove from our local library. I have just finished reading it and it was by far the best read of 2015 for me to date. It will take a very special book ..."

It was brilliant, my favorite read so far this year too Alik.

[B the BookAddict]

Finished The Pursuit of Happiness by Douglas Kennedy; I've read this book multiple times and always love it. 4.5★

Started Short History of a Prince by Jane Hamilton; this is another re-read for me.

[Cassandra]

I'm currently listening to A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison on audiobook - love this series! And I just started The Intern by Gabrielle Tozer for the 2015 genre challenge.

[Adele]

I am currently reading nothing (gasp!). Would really LIKE to be reading though (have a pretty impressive 'to read' pile) and am fixing to change that this long weekend. Fiction ...? Non-fiction ...? An old favourite or something new ...? Audio, paperback, or e-book ...? Something I can read with my daughter or a book for mature readers ...? (Thinking on this point I'll be catching some mummy/daughter time with 'Alice Miranda at School' by Jacqueline Harvey.) Love the world of opportunity literature opens up!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Alik wrote: "Thank you Marianne for ordering in A Man Called Ove from our local library. I have just finished reading it and it was by far the best read of 2015 for me to date. It will take a very special book ..."

So glad you enjoyed that book Alik! I agree, I loved it too:)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Adele wrote: "I am currently reading nothing (gasp!). Would really LIKE to be reading though (have a pretty impressive 'to read' pile) and am fixing to change that this long weekend. Fiction ...? Non-fiction ......"

It's like being a kid in a lolly shop Adele! :)

[Liam || Books 'n Beards]

Tearing through Summer, Fireworks, and My Corpse. Really strange and pretty uncomfortable reading. Good, though.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for Paper Daisies by Kim Kelly which was released today (1/4/15) 5★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

My review for Inside the O'Briens by Lisa Genova 3.5★s

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Mr Chen's Emporium Michael;)

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Michael wrote: "Cheers Brenda. :)"

Good choice Michael :)

[Suz]

In the Blood is what I'm reading, half way, I'm getting the similar vibe to We Need to Talk About Kevin, but haven't seen that mentioned

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I finished Heartstone by C.J. Sansom. Another great book:)
My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Sally906]

I finished Clade last night - I really loved it - but not 100% happy with part of the ending scenario so it dropped back to 4 stars

I have now picked up The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon - I know a few of you have had a problem with the main characters name - Christmas - but the knowledge didn't bother me as I went to school with a girl with that name. But we all called her Chrissy - this character remains Christmas in full!!!

[Sarah]

I started Madame Bovary, The Girl in the Road, and Wild Lavender today.

Serious book, fun book, audiobook :)