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What have you just read? Opinions, recommendations, reviews Part 2
Phrynne wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "I have also just written a short review of The World Below by Sue Miller, the reason being I have not felt well. Here it is:https://www.goodreads.com/..."
Thanks, I am still battling this stomach thing but the worst is how it messes with my bg values.
I do like the Forster you are reading, but definitely prefer others by him, for example Where Angels Fear to Tread and A Passage to India.
Finished Radio Dramatization of Tales from the Perilous Realm by J.R.R. Tolkienmy review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just enjoyed Aussie author Luke Slattery's "imagined history", as he calls it, Mrs. M.It's an entertaining, completely fabricated romance between a couple of historical figures in early Sydney town. Such a painless way to learn a bit of history. :)
4★ Link to my review
If u want a painful way to learn history, Umberto Eco's your man. Juss sayin'.
I have completed Mousy Cats and Sheepish Coyotes: The Science of Animal PersonalitiesMy review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished
Dark Angel by Helen H. Durrant earlier this week. A good addition to a solid crime series. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my blog sandysbookaday.wordpress.com https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
My review of City of Endless Night by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
idiffer wrote: "If u want a painful way to learn history, Umberto Eco's your man. Juss sayin'."I'll bear that in mind. :)
Enjoyed my introduction to the short stories of award-winning Aussie author Jennifer Down. Colourful people (some language) in Pulse Points: Stories.
4★ Link to my review
Beth wrote: "Finished Radio Dramatization of Tales from the Perilous Realm by J.R.R. Tolkienmy review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Sounds good from your review Beth - I have added it to my TBR!
I have dashed through some enjoyable but lightweight books recently -- a couple of mysteries (Where There's a Will & Money from Holme, which isn't really a mystery at all), a Discworld book (Moving Pictures) and in audio, short stories by Wodehouse (Very Good, Jeeves!).
Finished
by Alessandra Torre-- 3 StarsThis was just ok for me (unpopular opinion).
My Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished Peony
some time ago and thought it was unique in its historical setting. It's a story of impossible love between a Chinese bond maid and a Jewish boy in 19th century China. I learned a lot about the history of the Jewish community in Kaifeng, China. 4.3 stars.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished reading Independent People by Halldór Laxness. I enjoyed this book, although finding some parts of it frustrating. I would continue with the series but the other books haven't been translated. I'm not sure how much of a true series this is because this book seems complete in it's own. I will look for other books by this author one day. His writing is rich and he's a man who seems to be writing about his country as much as its people. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Alice wrote: "I finished Peony some time ago and thought it was unique in its historical setting. It's a story of impossible love between a Chinese bond maid and a Jewish boy ..."Nice review, Alice. I enjoy Pearl Buck's writing. I thought I'd read this one but apparently not. I'm going to look for a copy.
The first of my many holiday reviews. Fairytale by Danielle Steel
. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
An audio read of Alice to Nowhere by Evan Green was great!
. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another audio read that I enjoyed The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler
Here is a look at my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Underwhelmed best describes this one All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda
My review for the audio read: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Petra wrote: "Alice wrote: "I finished Peony some time ago and thought it was unique in its historical setting. It's a story of impossible love between a Chinese bond maid and..."Thanks, Petra! I like her writing too. Hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did :)
A light hearted Christmas themed one Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I didn't realise Sandra Brown started off with romance in her early career. This one suited my holiday mode nicely. A Whole New Light
Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
3 reviews up nowThe Spanish Letter by Kate Mc Cabe
The Shimmering Road by Hester Young
The Guest Cottage by Nancy Thayer
This was an interesting, if dark, read. Flick by Abigail Tarttelin
Here are my thoughts https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Yesterday I finished Her Every Fear my first Peter Swanson book, 3.5 stars rounded up, enjoyed it enough to add The Kind Worth Killing to my to read list straight away. My review.
My review of One of Us Will Be Dead by Morning by David Moody:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Cakes and Ale is definitely my favorite by W. Somerset Maugham.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The audiobook narration by James Saxon I gave five stars.
Chrissie wrote: "Cakes and Ale is definitely my favorite by W. Somerset Maugham.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The audiobook narration by James Saxon I..."
It's my favorite too though The Razor's Edge, while completely different (not a satire), is also extremely good.
Leslie wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Cakes and Ale is definitely my favorite by W. Somerset Maugham.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The audiobook narration..."
I will get to The Razor's Edge too, but I decided to do Mrs Craddock first. Have you read that one? It is cool that we both have liked Cakes and Ale best.
Nichole wrote: "I just put Cakes and Ale on my to-read list."Wonderful. Which have you read by W. Somerset Maugham before?
Chrissie wrote: "Nichole wrote: "I just put Cakes and Ale on my to-read list."Wonderful. Which have you read by W. Somerset Maugham before?"
Nothing by Maugham.
Leslie wrote: "Chrissie, I have not read Mrs Craddock. If you like it, I will add it to my already bulging TBR..."OK.
Nichole wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Nichole wrote: "I just put Cakes and Ale on my to-read list."Wonderful. Which have you read by W. Somerset Maugham before?"
Nothing by Maugham."
Then you are starting at the right end.
An excellent memoir Smashed: Growing Up a Drunk Girl by Koren Zailckas
Recommended. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Enjoyed reading Thackeray's
Vanity Fair for a buddy read. But the man needs an editor!Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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Short but still informative Chrissie! Hope you feel better soon.