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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Devil's Chimney (Detective Rutherford Barnes #1) in Books

Dec 18, 2022  
Devil's Chimney (Detective Rutherford Barnes #1)
Devil's Chimney (Detective Rutherford Barnes #1)
Adam Lyndon | 2022 | Crime, Thriller
7
7.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A new series and author for me and one I enjoyed and look forward to reading more of in the future.

With a gritty plot and excellent and well developed characters, this is a great addition to the police procedural genre. The pace is a little steady to begin with and it took me a while to get into it, but it certainly ramps up to what is a tense and very satisfying finish.

Thanks go to Joffe Books and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of Devil's Chimney.
  
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Tammy (5 KP) rated The Husband's Secret in Books

Aug 16, 2018 (Updated Aug 16, 2018)  
The Husband's Secret
The Husband's Secret
Liane Moriarty | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry
9
7.7 (31 Ratings)
Book Rating
Strong female characters that are easily relatable in one way or another. I couldn't put this book down and when I did, I found myself thinking about it and unable to concentrate on anything else. (0 more)
Gritty, gripping with a perfect plot
I've read big little lies and knew how Liane Moriarty liked to base the plot around a number of strong female characters that captivate and draw you fully into the story. 'My husband's secret' was no different! This book kept me hooked from start to finish, I literally couldn't put it down at times and spent a couple of nights without much sleep as I kept saying 'one more chapter'. It took me three days to read this spell bounding novel. When I had to function in the real world, I found that I was thinking about what could possibly happen next in the book. I'm not going to give anything Away with 'spoilers' but let's just say that if you like a dark and gritty book full of twists and turns, strong relatable characters with passionate backgrounds, then this is the book for you. I've just started 'truly, madly, guilty' written by Liane Moriarty and I'm hoping it's going to be just as good. I have found a new great author!
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated A Horse Walks into a Bar in Books

Jul 24, 2017  
A Horse Walks into a Bar
A Horse Walks into a Bar
David Grossman, Jessica Cohen | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
8
5.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Comedian's nervous breakdown is like watching a train wreck
An intriguing look into bereavement and trauma in the guise of an unravelling comic. Set on a stage, the comedian performs an intimate act in the presence of a former student and colleague. It is a gritty, disturbing and excruciating read to see how he undoes himself in the space of one night. It is also revealing how little sympathy and empathy he receives. It is a well structured piece of literary fiction, moving back and forth through past and present narratives. Well deserved of a Man Booker Prize nomination.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Ragdoll in Books

Jul 26, 2017  
Ragdoll
Ragdoll
Daniel Cole | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
6
8.5 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
Slightly overhyped - lost concentration
By the time I reached the end I actually had to ask myself who the hell the suspect was which says it all. I think the premise of it is dark, gritty and fascinating - is the detective involved far too flawed a character to be trusted or is he being framed by an evil genius? Unfortunately with all the various characters and sub-plots introduced, I lost focus and ended up losing the story thread as well. Detective Faulkes' character is well- written but I think the novel literally loses the plot.
  
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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Nothing is True and Everything is Possible: Adventures in Modern Russia in Books

Jul 28, 2017  
Nothing is True and Everything is Possible: Adventures in Modern Russia
Nothing is True and Everything is Possible: Adventures in Modern Russia
Peter Pomerantsev | 2017 | History & Politics
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Clash of cultures within one civilisation
A fascinating look into how Russia has essentially used contemporary and western culture to reconstruct the same Soviet system. It's not so much an evolution but adaptation to bolster their former glory.

Peter Pomerantsev is a veteran reporter for Russia, and his tongue and cheek yet informative look into the country is engaging, concerning and at times just plain insane.

The book itself meanders through a variety of topics, mostly based on the writer's experiences of working on various television programmes for state sponsored networks, therefore doesn't strictly stick to the nitty gritty political system.