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What have you just read? Opinions, recommendations, reviews Part 2
Greg wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "This morning I read the one short story Cathedral in Cathedral by Raymond Carver. It is very good.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"
A lot. Did you suggest it?
Finished Fire and Hemlock by Diana Wynne Jones and reviewed it - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2590832124. Sadly, didn't love it as much as I usually enjoy her books.
Hannah wrote: "I've finished Circe by Madeline Miller.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Sounds good Hannah!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Sounds good Hannah!
I finished Typhoon by Joseph Conrad a couple days ago, and I ended up really liking it. There were some parts in the middle where I wasn't sure, but the beginning and end were very strong for me; also, his description of the storm itself was amazingly powerful and visceral.
I have completed Summer Before the Dark: Stefan Zweig and Joseph Roth, Ostend 1936. It is good but short.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden. It was one of the books recommended to me in the Recommendation Swap. I recommend it for those who like WWI historical fiction. But the descriptive passages of fighting in the trenches is immersive and full of graphic details of the carnage, so it may not be for everyone. It's not the type of book I usually read, but I thought it was well done.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Tamara wrote: "I finished Three Day Road by Joseph Boyden. It was one of the books recommended to me in the Recommendation Swap.
I recommend it for those who like WWI historical fic..."
I think that's what I like about when I participate in the recommendation swap. I end up reading things I wouldn't have ordinarily thought to pick up.
I recommend it for those who like WWI historical fic..."
I think that's what I like about when I participate in the recommendation swap. I end up reading things I wouldn't have ordinarily thought to pick up.
Greg wrote: "I think that's what I like about when I participate in the recommendation swap. I end up reading things I wouldn't have ordinarily thought to pick up..."I feel the same way, Greg. It's actually one of my favorite things to do on Goodreads. I'm loving it.
Two reviews finally up of my recent readsThe Dry by Jane Harper
5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and
Safe Havenby Nichols Sparks
3 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Greg wrote: "Hannah wrote: "I've finished Circe by Madeline Miller.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Sounds good Hannah!"
It was great, Greg! Definitely recommend.
My reviews of two recent readsEvery Breath by Nicholas Sparks
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
and Tallowood Bound by Karly Lane
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Both 4 stars
My review of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. 5 stars.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of The Hiding Places by Katherine Webb
just an okay read for me
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil
my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Hana's Suitcase: A True Story is the simple but fascinating account of a child of the Holocaust researched by a young Japanese woman for Japanese school children. Canadian author Karen Levine's book has been published around the world. Lots of photos with my review.
5★Link to my review
Finished If You Love Me: A Mother's Journey Through Her Daughter's Opioid Addictionhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review of Keep You Safe by Melissa Hill
4 and a half stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I've just finished The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver.
I have to say it has been a pleasent surprise. Nice little story; well written
I have to say it has been a pleasent surprise. Nice little story; well written
I read A Ladder to the Sky. 3.5 stars rounded up. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
LauraT wrote: "I've just finished The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver.I have to say it has been a pleasent surprise. Nice little story; well written"
I enjoyed this book, too. There's a sequel which I remember being good as well: Pigs in Heaven.
I have completed two books. First, Becoming which has kept me occupied for quite few days. I simply never wanted to put it down.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Then Jan, a friend here at GR, gave me a link to a BBC drama performance of a newly discovered Edith Wharton play--The Shadow of a Doubt: A Play in Three Acts. As soon as I finished the first I listened to the other. Both I have given four stars. Both I highly recommend.
My review of The Shadow of a Doubt: A Play in Three Acts:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
A fee online link to the play is in my review.
What a great day! Two four star books in a row!
My review of The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker
5 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Diane S ☔ wrote: "Banner day for sure, Chrissie. Finished The Winters
"I get in such a good mood when I have good books.
Finished Praise Song for the Butterflies. A disturbing ritual forced on a young girl. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I finished Bone & Bread by Saleema Nawaz this afternoon. It started out so well but petrered out after that. A disappointing ending.My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...