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Probably it is the very first Sci Fi book I've liked. Still I've loved Blade Runner so much that this is one of the few books from which a film has been taken that I didn't appreciate more than that!!!
LauraT wrote: "Read in a day - a cluody and rainy Easter monday, with almost nothing else to do! - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.Probably it is the very first Sci Fi book I've liked. Still I'v..."
So glad you liked it Laura! It blew me away when I read it.
Wow, this one was great: Fair and Tender Ladies. I will SOON be grabbing more by Lee Smith.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Hollow Ground wasn't just a disappointment, but rather a total failure for me. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Chrissie wrote: "The Hollow Ground wasn't just a disappointment, but rather a total failure for me. Wow, sounds awful!
DJ Zippergirl wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "The Hollow Ground wasn't just a disappointment, but rather a total failure for me. Wow, sounds awful!"
You're not kidding.
Finished Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman. A very engaging and educational read about Russian history, politics and culture in the 18th century. 4 full stars. Catherine II was an amazing woman and ruler.My Review
DJ Zippergirl wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "The Hollow Ground wasn't just a disappointment, but rather a total failure for me. Wow, sounds awful!"
I agree. Chrissie, sorry for the awful read. Sometimes it just turns out that way. So disappointing.
Alice wrote: "Finished Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman. A very engaging and educational read about Russian history, politics and culture in the 18th century. 4 full stars. Catherine II w..."Well with this one I pegged you correctly. I gave it four stars too. I cannot get over that you didn't connect to Dostoyevsky and Crime and Punishment!
Petra wrote: "DJ Zippergirl wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "The Hollow Ground wasn't just a disappointment, but rather a total failure for me. Wow, sounds awful!"
I agree. Chrissie, sorry for the awf..."
I mean it was so awful I would never recommend it to adolescents either. I thought the burning anthracite coal mines had to be interesting. Not in the hands of this author.
I've recently finished reading The Loney - which was the latest choice at my book club. I've given it 4 stars - in my opinion it deserved to win the Costa award for debut novel - it was creepy and dark and well written, one of those that leaves you thinking about it for days...
I finished Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family yesterday and I can highly recommend it to everyone! It took me some time to get into it, but after a while I was hooked up.I haven't heard about Maines family before, and when I was done with a book, I started to google little bit more about them and was amazed. One of the books which leaves reader with a strong feeling, and spreads knowledge.
Chrissie wrote: "Alice wrote: "Finished Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman. A very engaging and educational read about Russian history, politics and culture in the 18th century. 4 full stars. ..."Chrissie, I'm glad there are books over which your taste and mine align! As for those about which our views differ, well... as you said before, we can't possibly all like the same books :)
Alice wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Alice wrote: "Finished Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman. A very engaging and educational read about Russian history, politics and culture in the 18th centur..."I just feel happy you liked it as much as I did. I DO like it when friends think the same as me....
Just a few!Gypsy Hunted https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
50 Harbor Street https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Livewire Real Lives Christine Anu https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Annie's Day https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I just finished my first Audible drama performance: A Doll's House. It was very good. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished reading The Writing on my Forehead by Nafisa Haji. Here is a link to my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've recently finished two great Australian books.Years of Stone about the early history of Tasmania and the treatment of the convicts sent there.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And Indigo Storm a rural Australian romantic suspense. Light on the romance and heavy on the danger all in a beautiful outback setting.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Chrissie wrote: "Alice wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Alice wrote: "Finished Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman. A very engaging and educational read about Russian history, politics and culture in t..."Yay Chrissie! I totally agree with you that Massie is a wonderful writer. I look forward to reading his prize-winning Peter the Great: His Life and World.
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This looks good Gill!
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Probably it is the very first Sci Fi book I've liked. Still I'v..."
I'll have to try this Laura!
LauraT wrote: "Read in a day - a cluody and rainy Easter monday, with almost nothing else to do! - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.Probably it is the very first Sci Fi book I've liked. Still I'v..."
What was it about this book that made you like it when you don't normally like scifi?
Just finished
The Hiding Place by John Burley, a true psychological thriller, and beautifully written. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Read Me a Story: Everything You Need to Enjoy Books with Your Baby.My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Alice wrote: "Yay Chrissie! I totally agree with you that Massie is a wonderful writer. I look forward to reading his prize-winning Peter the Great: His Life and World."
Me too!
My son passed this one on to me Everything for a Dog. Here's my review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My second book by this author this year :) Here is a review by Tracey: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Just read The Last Painting of Sara de Vos. 4 stars . My review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I’ve just finished the “political thriller” The Road to Ruin: how Tony Abbott and Peta Credlin destroyed their own government.★ ★ ★ ★
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have finally finished An American Tragedy. FINALLY! Keep in mind I like long books. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've read Collective Mind last month. Not bad for those who like fiction, especially sci-fi. I respect the author's idea that all the people can unite their intelligence in one PC device and this device can generate ideas how to overcome incurable diseases, especially carcinoma.
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