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Rebecca's Rampage Part 2
Sands of TimeMy Rating 3/5
An okayish thriller. I know it is a story and one should not have too many questions but still..... there were many things not very convincing. The premise was good . This is the second book I have come across of a convent with the code of silence followed by its inhabitants. . But the atmosphere was so different from The Beautiful Mystery which was a five starrer for me.
It is the story of four nuns who escape from their convent during a military attack on it and of the rebel leader Jaimie Miro . How all their lives become entangled is the crux of the story. But I have may unanswered questions (view spoiler)
But all in all an entertaining read.
Mod
I remember being thrilled by the Windmills of the God while reading it as a teenager. Started this with the same expectations of thrill but ....... It is an entertaining one nevertheless.
I think we will never get the same charm of reading as we were getting when we were teenagers (irrespective of the book), because we had very less worries and engagements at that time. So, we were more involved in reading. These days we get distracted by various factors while reading. So, the involvement is less and the charm is less. It's my personal opinion though...
Mod
A Man Called OveMy Rating 4/5
The day after finishing this book I got up in a melancholy mood and it took me some time to realize that I was having an OVE hangover. This book does gets into your bones and your head just as the author must have intended for the reader to get into Ove's head. As a stranger meeting Ove for the first time I found him a grumpy selfish old man who was too particular about things that could just be let gone. But then I entered his head and found out this gem of a person. But more than Ove I loved Sonja his wife. The author describes her so that as soon as her name is mentioned I get this image of a woman in a riot of colors.
This is the story of an ordinary man who does ordinary things and lives an extraordinary life. It made me think of the old couples I know who were so comfortable with each other. What is the extent of loneliness these people will suffer once a partner is gone?
The ending ..... well it was the most appropriate ending indeed! And on a parting note the initial chapters were a bit dragging and maybe I would not have moved forward had not it been a buddy read. And I am not very fond of the intrusive Parvenah!!
Death Comes As the EndMy Rating 4/5
Started as a book in between books and it was a highly satisfactory read... True Christy style except that the background is ancient Egypt. Murders ....many suspects , complicated motives in fact the whole works.
Mod
I 'd like to do the same too but the problem is even if I forget the plot and the characters I tend to remember the murderer.
Mod
Oh, LOL
I am better off. I never remember the murderer.
But I do guess who it is, many a time.
16 Lighthouse RoadMy Rating 3/5
I have many issues with this one. The only reason it is a 3 starrer and not 2 stars is I finished it rather fast and Debbie Macomber happens to be one of my favourite authors. The storytelling was good but the story or rather the characters fell flat. The only lady who got some admiration from me was the Judge Olivia.
Grace's story was incomplete and all wrong. (view spoiler) And I was tired of Cecilia and her hubby's incessant tifftaffs over nothing.
Basically I don't like books with incomplete endings stating the reason that it's part of a series. And I loved the Blossom Street books so much.
Mod
Rilla of InglesideMy Rating 4/5
I partly listened and partly read this and I cried both times. Not that there was much to cry about as I am sure there are more poignant books dealing with war and its effects. But this one talked of the plight of the womenfolk whose men were at war ,the anguish of mothers , the anxiety of sisters and lovers over their loved ones. And so I cried for Anne whose sons were fighting it, And I cried for Rilla whose brothers were fighting it.
My only complaint is that there is very little of Anne here and for that matter even Rilla. It is full of Susan and her wry observations. It was a sweet little read with full of lovable characters and I will continue loving Montgomery.
Rebecca wrote: "16 Lighthouse RoadMy Rating 3/5
I have many issues with this one. The only reason it is a 3 starrer and not 2 stars is I finished it rather fast and Debbie Macomber happens to be..."
Darling it is a series and this the first book, therefore unanswered questions are to be expected, else you will never find any link beyond the characters in a series like this one. Agreed her Blossom street series is far better but here she has tried to experiment by linking the books in terms of plot and that is why there are many unresolved questions. Her next book is about Grace, so that should try and clear the questions.
I agree this was not a great book but I truly enjoyed it because I went in with the only expectation of getting introduced to the various characters that will play a role in the series. Each woman has to find her way out in life and her strength to face the mysteries and hardships, if any, that life provides. :)
Are you planning on reading the remaining books in the series or are you abandoning it completely? :)
Incidentally, you really sound cute in your review, almost like a grumpy child who hasn't had his nap and now doesn't know why his parents aren't getting him what he wants! :P :P
Ha ha! Sri I was really grumpy. I expected a lot from Debbie. Mainly because I read the Blossom ones out of order and simply loved it. Both the books I read were standalones. I am not sure whether I will continue with this but not anywhere near time, I am thinking of continuing the blossom street ones.
Eve's DiaryMy Rating 3/5
A short book which I listened to from Librivox. It was not humor laced as I expected it to be nor was it poignant. It was just some ramblings from the first woman. I remember laughing out loud over Adams Diary and expected the same but .........
The sentimentalist in me simply loved the last line by Adam " Wherever she was, there was Eden".
Mod
Yet to read Adam.
I am listening to Adams Diary from Librivox. it is hilarious at places.
The Last Time I Saw YouMy Rating 4/5
This book may be called chic lit but it was a chic lit with a lot of depth. This is the story of a high school reunion of some 60 year olds . Some of them are happy with their families, some are on the brink of divorce, some are already divorced and some have preferred to remain single. It is all their life and more. They came to the reunion with certain expectations and to affirm to the rest how they have fared in life. They all still harboured images of each other when they were lanky teenagers. And much to my chagrin they were essentially still the same. Are we too like that? Havent our life experiences changed us? This book will agree with all who think of their school or college years with nostalgia. I identified with most of the characters in here though they were from a different culture.
Ahtims wrote: "Will add it to my TBR."Me too copying Syl and adding it. :P
Rebecca - To answer your question, I have just this one statement
"The more things change, the more they remain the same."
Incidentally, I started a book by your favourite author. It's my first and the start is quite interesting, hopefully I should like it! :)
If we want things to stay as they are, things will have to change.from The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
dely wrote: "If we want things to stay as they are, things will have to change.from The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa"
Oh really? I have this book with me but haven't read it. It is a statement that I love saying every time someone (including me) moans about how things are just the same! Lol!
Srividya wrote: "dely wrote: "If we want things to stay as they are, things will have to change.from The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa"
Oh really? I have this book with m..."
I think you could like it. Knowing the historical background would help to understand and appreciate it better.
Srividya wrote: "Ahtims wrote: "Will add it to my TBR."Me too copying Syl and adding it. :P
Rebecca - To answer your question, I have just this one statement
"The more things change, the more they remain the sa..."
I Loved that quote. Yes you are right.
A Fall of MarigoldsMy Rating 3/5
This was a historical fiction and it fulfilled its requirements as a historical fiction. It was in my favourite format 2 heroines one in the past and one in the present and a property linking them both. Both the heroines were survivors of tragedies one of The Shirtwaist Fire of 1911 and the other of the 9/11 attacks and the property was a beautiful scarf. But my complaint lies therein that I did not feel any anguish for their despair nor did I cheer for their happiness. I was a mere onlooker here .And I got the feeling that the story would have gone on very well even without the scarf. But am not discouraged .Will try more from this Author.
Career of EvilMy Rating 3/5
Well......Hmm.......Am a bit disappointed. It did not work as well as the first two. First there was too much of gore and crimes of all kinds and I who abhor violence in even minute mentions plodded on only because of the narration and because of Cormoran. But even he lacked the usual charm and his difficulties were I feel exaggerated to gain the readers sympathy. And I hated the POV of the killer. In fact I skipped most of it towards the last. And the end was not as surprising and shocking as it ought to have been. Maybe I will read the next one but am not sure right now.
The All-Girl Filling Station's Last ReunionMy Rating 4/5
It was a fun book that I finished in 2 days. Although I had thought that this one was all about friendship from the title it wasnt. It was an entirely different theme dealing with mother daughter relationships
Sookie the main protagonist I thought was a little whiny for a sixty year old but Lenore her domineering mother was an original. The story goes back and forth between two families one Sookie's and the other a polish family of sisters years ago. It was a light read without wringing your heart or brains.
Assassin's ApprenticeMy Rating 4/5
It was a beautiful book and midway I actually wondered why it was put under fantasy because I had started believing in The Quest and The Skill. Such was the story telling. I reduced a star because I did not find myself rooting for Fitz as I should have maybe because I had full confidence that he would wade out through all the perils before him or maybe because I knew it was a series and so the author cannot kill the protagonist in the first of it obviously. I loved the female characters too but quirky Patience was my favourite and what unusual names Verity! Regal!Kettricken! Will surely read the next one, not very soon but will get into it one day for sure.
Mod
My Rating 4/5
It was a fun book that I finished in 2 days. Although I had thought that this one was all about friendship from the title..."
Have read the first 2 or so of Fanny Flagg series a long long ago (before Goodreads)
Mod
My Rating 3/5
Well......Hmm.......Am a bit disappointed. It did not work as well as the first two. First there was too much of gore and crimes of all kinds and I wh..."
Am yet to read this one. Let me see how I feel. I may fare better as I dont mind gore.
Mod
My Rating 4/5
It was a beautiful book and midway I actually wondered why it was put under fantasy because I had started believing in The Quest and The Skill. Su..."
give me a ping when you read book 2. I too want to read it some time, not soon.
Syl when I was reading A career of Evil I was thinking of people who would enjoy the type and my thoughts flew to you.Yes I will ping you for assassins apprentice 2 but it may well be next year.
Mod
Ha ha... then I WILL enjoy Career of Evil.
Syl. A.k.a Topo di biblioteca wrote: "I dont mind next year. This year I am swamped with reads... it almost feels like I am trying to complete my school portion, though with more joy and fervour :PHa ha... then I WILL enjoy Career of..."
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Stiff Upper Lip, JeevesMy Rating 4/5
Most Hilarious! Bertie was in his element and so was Jeeves. There were numerous scenes where I just could not control from laughing out loud.
Mod
My Rating 4/5
Most Hilarious! Bertie was in his element and so was Jeeves. There were numerous scenes where I just could not control from laughing out loud."
Shall read this soon....
Malgudi DaysMy Rating 3/5
Took a rather long time over this. But it was a good collection the only thing being that I am not a great fan of short stories. Will read Swami and friends sometime in the future.
Wonderland CreekMy Rating 4/5
It was a fun book just the thing I wanted when I lay in a reading slump. It was all about a girl crazy about books. She reminded me of myself and that made it all the more interesting.Clean entertainment all the way
Nights in Rodanthe My Rating 5/5
It was mushy and sentimental but it was perfect to me maybe a side effect of midlife crisis.
Mod
My Rating 5/5
It was mushy and sentimental but it was perfect to me maybe a side effect of midlife crisis."
NOT IN MY TBR :P
Rebecca wrote: "Wonderland Creek
My Rating 4/5
It was a fun book just the thing I wanted when I lay in a reading slump. It was all about a girl crazy about books. She reminded me of myself and th..."
IN MY TBR
Syl. A.k.a Topo di biblioteca wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "Nights in Rodanthe My Rating 5/5
It was mushy and sentimental but it was perfect to me maybe a side effect of midlife crisis."
NOT IN MY TBR :P
Rebecca wrote: "[boo..."
Wonderland creek is a light read you will like it.
Chateau of SecretsMy Rating 4/5
A pure historical fiction that dealt with the Nazis in France and was loosely based on a true story. I love these sort of books where there is a secret to be revealed and the secret is worthy of the whole read. Enjoyed it but there are so many books on the Nazi regime that I am beginning to wonder what half the authors of Historical Fiction would have done had there been no Hitler at all.
The AlchemistMy Rating 3/5
Enjoyed the read. Did not find it very thought provoking or inspirational but good. And do not believe or have no experience that the whole world conspires to make any thing we desire most to come true. Maybe am cynical with age.
The Chequer BoardMy Rating 5/5
A brilliant read. Loved every bit of it. I still treasure my memories of A Town Like Alice which I read back in my teens. That and the blurb prompted me to BR this. I read it in paperback with a beautiful red cover which added to the pleasure.
The storyline is simple. A man who is given only a few more months to live by his doctors goes in search of some comrades who had shared bad times with him. This is their story as well as his and each one had its charm. I thought that the Burmese woman had traces of the heroine in A Town Like Alice. My type of book.
The Man in the Brown SuitMy Rating 4/5
An Agatha Christie which had a taste of Woodehouse at least in the initial chapters where the heroine Anne made me chuckle with her witty comments. I did not know that Dame Christie had a great sense of humor. This was a reread and as always I remembered who the culprit was midway through but still enjoyed it. The romance was done neatly too. But I still prefer Miss Marple and Poirot to Christie's other works.
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I have checked the availability of some books from your list-
Following are available in my library :-
1.Between Friends
2.A man called ove
3.16 Lighthouse Road
4.House on strand
5.Under the Tuscan Sun
Its been a longtime since I read a fantasy book.
I wanted to read Assassin's Apprentice but its not available in my library.
Would you be interested in reading The Lord of the Rings? I have all the three books, But never got around reading those till now.
Let me know which book you prefer to read for our next BR.
Will check few more from my side..