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Angela M
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Oct 19, 2016 06:24AM
I finished The Pursuit of Pearls. 3 stars . My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Leslie wrote: "After being in a little bit of a reading slump, I have finally finished Beauty and Sadness. It ended up quite different from what I had expected - sort of a Japanese version of [book..."I didn't like this book much, Leslie. I'm glad you did, though.
I've added my review for Under A Pole Star now.Here's a link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I gave the book 4 stars. I thought it was worth reading. I thought it was patchy, but I also felt fairly certain that different parts of it would appeal to different readers.
Gill wrote: "Leslie wrote: "After being in a little bit of a reading slump, I have finally finished Beauty and Sadness. It ended up quite different from what I had expected - sort of a Japanese v..."I wasn't much caring for it at the beginning - guess that was why it was easy to put aside for a while.
I really enjoyed the last audiobook I listened to: In the Country of Men. Although I did not like the narration by Khalid Abdalla, he dramatizes a lot, others will most probably adore it. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Lake House by Aussie author Kate Morton is another of her very long, multi-generational family stories full of mysterious disappearances, possible crimes, and colourful characters.4★ It is long, but true to Morton form, and I enjoyed it (but admit to some impatience).
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here's another one for HalloweenMy review of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've finished The Masterpiece by Émile Zola. Loved it. It's a poignant story about a French painter's struggles with creativity and his painting career in Second Empire France. I can feel the author's love for Paris. 4 stars.My Review
Amalia wrote: "Zoe wrote: "Just finished We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson"How did you like it, Zoe? I am thinking of starting reading it next week (Halloween and..."
I quite liked it. It is slightly odd, but is an interesting story.
Quite enjoyed Aussie author Nicole Alexander's new book River Run.SO nice to read a story of a family of graziers (shortly after WW2) written by someone who knows what she's talking about and speaks the language.
It's a HOT January in 1951 with shearing, romance, intrigue, guns, and lots of food, which is a necessary part of rural life. It's hard work!
My review: 4 ★
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I have completed The Light Years. It is the first in a series, a chronicle about a large British family, several generations, servants and pets. Set right before the Second World War. It was fun. The focus is on the kids. I dare you to read it and not chuckle. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've finished a collection of short stories by an Italian author: Cardiologia by Marco Freccero 4*A few days ago I've read the first book of a trilogy by the same author. I received also this one, the second book, for free in exchange of an honest review.
I liked also these stories and they deal again with common people who have to deal with problems like losing the job or having a child with health issues. Like in the first book of the trilogy, these people don't give up, they fight and try to go on as good as they can. The difference with the first book is that in these stories these people are bound by love, a strong and unselfish love; love for a husband or wife, for their children or parents, but also for colleagues or siblings. Sadly there isn't an English edition.
My only Italian review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've talked through messages with the author and he doesn't live far away from here (to tell the truth he lives in the town next to mine, then minutes with the car!) so we decided to meet in a couple of weeks to chat about books, reading and writing.
Hope you enjoy meeting him, dely.
B the BookAddict wrote: "Hope you enjoy meeting him, dely."Thanks, Bette! I hope it too!
Just finished The House at the Edge of Night. Loved it. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I REALLY liked Cider With Rosie. I recommend it to all who appreciate lyrical writing.....and people and places.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amalia wrote: "This is so exciting! Enjoy the meeting, dely! "
Thanks!
No matter how famous you get or how much money you have, if your family is selfish,, watch out - especially if they interfere in your love life or choose your nursing home!4★ for Alex Craigie's Someone Close To Home: Things Aren't Always What They Seem
My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
dely wrote: "I've finished a collection of short stories by an Italian author: Cardiologia by Marco Freccero 4*A few days ago I've read the first book of a trilogy by the same..."
Meeting up sounds interesting, dely. Hope you enjoy it.
Angela, I excited there, thinking you had read one of my early favourites, The Memory Stones by Kate O'Riordan.
Well , it wasn't but that one sounds good too , Bette!
Gill wrote: "Meeting up sounds interesting, dely. Hope you enjoy it. "Thanks Gill! I will let you know how it was.
Just recently read and recommend Small Great ThingsMy review is here
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
5 stars from me
Terri wrote: "Finished The Door yesterday, 5 stars.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
This book is since many years in my wishlist, but I can never find it (I rarely buy new books). There is also a movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1194577/) and I was able to miss also that one :/
I finished The German Girl: A Novel. 3.5 stars rounds up to 4 . My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished Trials of the Earth: The True Story of a Pioneer Womanhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm looking to add more mystery and thrillers to my 'to-read' list. Please feel free to recommend any book that fits in those genres and you enjoyed.
Hannah wrote: "I'm looking to add more mystery and thrillers to my 'to-read' list. Please feel free to recommend any book that fits in those genres and you enjoyed."Hahaha - I could give you enough titles for a year's worth of reading!! Do you have any preferences: romantic suspense (such as Rebecca or My Brother Michael), thriller/adventure (such as The Da Vinci Code or The Bourne Identity), traditional mystery (such as Agatha Christie), private detective versus police versus amateur sleuths?
Hannah wrote: "I'm looking to add more mystery and thrillers to my 'to-read' list. Please feel free to recommend any book that fits in those genres and you enjoyed."Just follow Leslie. Look at her bookshelves.
Leslie wrote: "Hannah wrote: "I'm looking to add more mystery and thrillers to my 'to-read' list. Please feel free to recommend any book that fits in those genres and you enjoyed."Hahaha - I could give you enou..."
Leslie, no preferences. I'll give pretty much anything ago. What are your favorites?
I finished Only Time Will Tell. It is not poorly written and I picked it up free, maybe it is still free.... I have tried to explain in my review who I think it will fit best. Fabulous narration of the audiobook!My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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