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Here's my review for
Do No Harm by Christina McDonald, where a doctor decides to sell prescriptions for opiates to pay for her son's cancer treatment. I found it really hard to review as I struggled to understand how easily she made that decision (and others down the line) but it has heaps of 5 star reviews, so don't let me put you off!https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my 5 star review of The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis. 
The Queen's Gambit by Walter TevisMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis is a beautifully paced novel exploring the passion and dedication of a child prodigy turned chess master. I received this book as a gift from my father after I had watched the Netflix series and began reading it out of a sense of obligation.
The five star rating reflects how surprised I was by my enjoyment of the book. I usually don't like the 'tortured genius', nor the 'special orphan' stereotype. However, the pace of the novel ensures that you never feel bogged down in endless and unnecessary detail. The masterstroke of this book is its ability to paint a vidid picture of the world of chess amid the tension of the Cold War.
Even if you have watched the TV series, I would highly recommend the book. I found it to be superior.
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Jenny Seedsman does an excellent job of narrating Katherine Kovacic's non-fiction tale of a 1930s serial killer, The Schoolgirl Strangler.4.5★s
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My review for
The Chosen Seven by Gill D. Anderson. A tense siege in an Adelaide restaurant with a crazed sociopath in control of six frightened hostages. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Life She Regrets by Maggie Christensenhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I was invited via NetGalley to review the second book in Robert Pobi's Lucas Page series, so I was pleased to see my library had Book #1, City of Windows. I do believe I'm going to enjoy this series.5★s
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4.5 stars for this contemporary/historical fiction/mystery by an Aussie Author 
The Valley of Lost Stories by Vanessa McCauslandhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Lucy wrote: "Here is my 5 star review of The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis. The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis is..."
Hi Lucy.
Sooo are you really new here...? Can I feedback...? I am not trying to be mean you see.
The link at the top of the post does not take me to your review, it takes me to the generic description of the book.
If your review is the bit you wrote here, that is fine but it does mean I can't 'like' your review specifically.
The 'read all my reviews' link at the bottom of your post also does not seem to have a review on there for this book specifically.
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Deborah wrote: "Lucy wrote: "Here is my 5 star review of The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis. The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Queen's Gambit by Wal..."
Hi Deborah, Lucy made a link out of her "5 of 5 stars" and that goes to her review. I must admit, I found it confusing, too. I know I've missed other people's reviews for similar reasons.
Some people make arrangements for their own, inevitable Exit from life, but things don't go to plan in this mystery by Belinda Bauer. I loved its warmth and humour.
5★ Link to my Exit review (with no spoilers)
I really enjoyed Max Porter's unique young character, Lanny, in this unusual, fascinating mix of contemporary family story and ancient spirits. So good! (Made the Booker longlist)
5★ Link to my review of Lanny
Deborah wrote: "Lucy wrote: "Here is my 5 star review of The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis. The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Queen's Gambit by Wal..."
Thanks for the feedback!! Really appreciate it.
My review for
A Million Things by Emily Spurr, a lovely book about a young girl and an older woman, both struggling with grief.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
While Alexander McCall Smith's von Igelfeld series is not my favourite, and I know it doesn't appeal to everyone, if you bear in mind that the author is writing this with tongue firmly in cheek, then you find a very entertaining read. #5 in the series, Your Inner Hedgehog is another 5★ read for me.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My.review of All the Murmuring Bones by Aussie author A.G. Slatter https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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The Mousse Wonderful Time of Year by AA H.Y. Hannahttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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My review of The Lonely Hearts Dog Walkers by Sheila Norton
4 stars
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Those who have access to Audible might want to grab hold of a copy of Derek B. Miller's latest stand-alone, Quiet Time. It's a look at today's world but with Miller's trademark humour and excellent characters. Enjoyable and thought-provoking.5★s
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The Spy Next Door: The Extraordinary Secret Life of Robert Philip Hanssen, the Most Damaging FBI Agent in U.S. HistoryMy review 4 stars
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My review for The Book Collectors of Daraya by Delphine Minouihttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amber McMahon is the perfect narrator for the audio version of Rachel Givney's lovely debut novel, Jane In Love. 5★s
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Just finished Espresso Tales by Alexander McCall Smith.This is a re-read for me, and I don't allow myself many re-reads these days, but a bit of gentle whimsy is a good antidote for the world at the moment, and I felt the need.
Any recommendations for more pieces of whimsy welcome!
My review for
Remember by Lisa Genova, a fascinating and very readable book on how our memories do and don't work.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for the short yet interesting An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Biercehttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My review for What Abigail Did That Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
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My review for Kayte Nunn The Last Reunion
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4 stars, this is a fabulous story
My review for
The Lost Village by Camilla Sten, a film crew scouting a ghost village for a future documentary encounter some strange happenings.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Contacts by Mark Watson is a tale that felt unfinished to me https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..., while as a story of modern India, Small Days and Nights by Tishani Doshi was almost perfectly formed https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Just because it's aimed at Young Adult, doesn't mean an Old Adult like me can't enjoy it! I left too long between the first two books in Leonie Rogers's Frontier series. I won't leave it so long to read #3. Meanwhile, Frontier Resistance is an addictive fantasy/sci-fi read.4.5★s
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My review of Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline
3 and a half stars
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