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What have you just read? Opinions, recommendations, reviews Part 2
My review of How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Faith wrote: "My review of How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
I just listened to their interview on the podcast Fresh Air this morning! So glad you enjoyed it.
Finished
by Dan Brown - 4 StarsHow has it taken me this long to read this book? What an adventure!
My Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is one of those "why did it take me so long to read this?" books for me. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Kathleen wrote: "Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is one of those "why did it take me so long to read this?" books for me. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recom..."Oh good, that is on my list for this year!
I had no idea that Jack London wrote a book such as this: Martin Eden. It is ever different from his books of life in the wild. Several have read this here in the group.
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another easy read from a favourite author. Upside Down Inside Out by Monica McInerney
4 stars. My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished listening to The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. I really enjoyed this chilling tale. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Leslie wrote: "Kathleen wrote: "Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is one of those "why did it take me so long to read this?" books for me. If you haven't read it ye..."I'll be watching for your thoughts on it, Leslie!
Two reviews to share-
Crossed Out by Malcolm Hollingdrake ☆☆☆☆ solid stars. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my blog sandysbookaday.wordpress.com page https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...The second
The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances which earned ☆☆☆ on my scale. My spoiler free review can be found at https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... and on my blog sandysbookaday.wordpress.com page https://sandysbookaday.wordpress.com/...
Three of the four books I have read by James Salter I have given four stars. The Hunters I gave four stars.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Well, I finished Manon Lescaut today. I haven't written a review yet but this French classics was not for me. I gave it 2* but really 1½* is more accurate! Maybe a more modern translation would have helped (I had the free public domain one) but unlikely.Now I need a book I can lose myself in!
Finished two totally different books and loved them both
by Elizabeth StroutMy Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
by Lauren OliverMy Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished Midwinter Break by Bernard MacLaverty
Really enjoyed this one - 4 stars (9/10)
My review can be found here:-
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished a GR Giveaway win, Blood Sisters. Not my cup of tea. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Finished An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon. I enjoyed it. My short review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'm thinking about starting Harlan Coben's books. When it comes to mysteries, I normally read the cozies. Thanks for this review!Phrynne wrote: "My review of Don't Let Go by Harlan Coben
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Picked up
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie from the library on a whim, and I'm glad I did.Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Something different but wonderful for history and/or adventure-lovers is Paradise in Chains: The Bounty Mutiny and the Founding of Australia by historian (and excellent tale-teller) Diana Preston. It's hard to believe all this is true!I loved it and quoted quite a lot about Bligh's colourful character.
5★ Link to my review
I have completed Burning the Days: Recollection by James Salter. He died in 2015.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Paul wrote: "Picked up by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie from the library on a whim, and I'm glad I did.Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Have you read the author's Half of a Yellow Sun? This is my favorite by the author, followed by Purple Hibiscus. If you very much enjoyed Americanah, you are sure to enjoy these too.
Finished The Gift of Rain
by Tan Twan Eng. Very compelling read. 4.3 stars. A story of torn loyalties amidst the brutalities of war.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Another solid ☆☆☆☆ read was
The Intruder by P.S. Hogan. This has previously been published under the title A Pleasure and a Calling by Phil Hogan. 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/...
3 great readsCracks in the Sidewalk by Bette Lee Crosby
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Country Wedding by Barbara Hannay
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Grief Cottage by Gail Godwin
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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My review for Dust Tracks on a Road: An Autobiography by Zora Neale Hurston:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A couple of kids books I have just reviewed Fire by Jackie French
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Clive Eats Alligators by Alison Lester
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
LOVED the first in British author Mick Herron's Slough House series Slow Horses. Demoted old-world spooks and new-world geeks are suddenly needed. Deadly, funny, well-written. 5★
Link to my review
Nichole wrote: "My review for Dust Tracks on a Road: An Autobiography by Zora Neale Hurston:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Glad you liked it so much.
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Usually I wouldn't link smth I spent 5 min on, but I think I said everything that needs to be said about this book:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...