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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated All Russians Love Birch Trees in Books

Oct 7, 2020  
All Russians Love Birch Trees
All Russians Love Birch Trees
Olga Grjasnowa | 2012
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Despite what I read about this book from the publisher's blurb, I didn't find this story to have much humor or irony in it. In fact, I found it to be a very harsh and difficult tale, which was at the same time an extremely compelling read. You can read my full review of this book here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2013/12/12/not-seeing-the-trees-for-the-forest/
  
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Kimmic (814 KP) rated Call the Midwife (The Midwife Trilogy #1) in Books

Feb 21, 2018  
Call the Midwife (The Midwife Trilogy #1)
Call the Midwife (The Midwife Trilogy #1)
Jennifer Worth | 2015 | History & Politics
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
True stories about real life in 1950's (3 more)
Compelling story
A real eye opener
A warts and all insight into pregnancy and life in the 1950's
Not sure I have any bad points to raise (0 more)
A compelling read
This book made me laugh, cry, retch and stayed with me for some time after I finished it.
It gives you a real insight into the gruesome stories and life that the women (and men) of the 1950's endured and how nursing and midwives played a part in that.
I must admit that parts of the book will require a strong stomach to read, but I assume that if you are willing to read about childbirth in this era, then you expect some grueling details.
I did truly enjoy this book, and the authors interpretation of her past. Even if you have not experienced childbirth or pregnancy, I think that you would enjoy this book.
  
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Erika (17788 KP) rated The Stranger In The Woods:The Extraordinary Story Of The Last True Hermit in Books

Jan 2, 2018  
The Stranger In The Woods:The Extraordinary Story Of The Last True Hermit
The Stranger In The Woods:The Extraordinary Story Of The Last True Hermit
Michael Finkel | 2017 | Biography
2
3.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Normally, I love journalists writing non-fiction, but this was awful. I was completely annoyed reading this book, thank god it was a short one. It tells the story of the 'last hermit', and the guy was just not likeable nor compelling. By midway, I didn't care why he decided to be a hermit. That's when I should have stopped reading. But, I didn't. Overall: woof. I'm never reading anything by Finkel ever again.
  
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Rachel P (2 KP) rated Swimming Lessons in Books

Jan 4, 2018  
Swimming Lessons
Swimming Lessons
Claire Fuller | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
6.8 (9 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is definitely a book you can read in one day. The writing was beautiful and story was absolutely compelling! I woke up in the middle of the night after reading this novel and began analyzing the characters. I seriously can't express how much this novel stuck with me. This is a beautiful portrayal of a family and how past events have shaped each of them into who they are in present day.
  
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Lizabrarian (9 KP) rated The Bone Season in Books

Jul 20, 2017  
The Bone Season
The Bone Season
Samantha Shannon | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
6
7.3 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Steampunk vibe (1 more)
Interesting premise
Another dystopia (1 more)
Overhyped
A solid entry into the fantasy realm but nothing to write home aboit
Shannon was lauded as the next J.K. Rowling by some but she didn't develop the same kind if following. Her books are good, not great. The world she creates, while interesting as not as compelling as others out there. In a very crowded genre, this series just failed to stand out enough.