A Book Set in a Different Country

[Elizabeth]

Hello! This is one of the pages for the 2015 PopSugar reading challenge, especially for the pick, 'A Book Set in a Different Country'. Post what you're reading for this one down below, and discuss with others, share your thoughts on your pick, give suggestions for others, etc.

[Lydia]

Reading Stormdancer for this!

[Nerdish]

I have chosen Helen of Troy by Margaret George

[Elizabeth]

Lydia wrote: "Reading Stormdancer for this!"

Tell me what you think! It's pretty lengthy in description, which can be irksome, but I really liked the story and characters. Especially Buruu.

I'll be reading Climbing the Stairs, which is set in India.

[Fay]

I just finished A Single Breath by Lucy Clarke for this, set in Tasmania, Australia. It was OK. I found the twists somewhat predictable and that the author wasn't able to build the tension adequately between her "bombshells" but it's only her second novel and she has a good writing style and it was tightly plotted with no holes or gaps in her conclusions. It wasn't bad but I like to think that her next books will be better as she matures as a writer. I'd recommend it as a holiday read.

[Jodez]

The Book Thief Bought it for my Step Mum last year, with the explicit purpose of borrowing it at some point >.>

[Jennifer]

A Tale for the Time Being - Ruth Ozeki.

Partly set in Japan, part in Canada.

I really enjoyed this book, especially the parts set in Japan.