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Deborah (162 KP) rated The Wicked Boy: The Mystery of a Victorian Child Murderer in Books
Dec 19, 2018
I wanted to read this after seeing Kate Summerscale at the Hay Festival talking about the book. I found that I felt very different at the end of the talk to how I felt at the beginning!
A really interesting story and Robert Coombs becomes a real person to the reader across the book.
This would be a good read if you are interested in social history and/or psychology.
A really interesting story and Robert Coombs becomes a real person to the reader across the book.
This would be a good read if you are interested in social history and/or psychology.
Jeff Lynne recommended Odessey and Oracle by The Zombies in Music (curated)
Hazel (2934 KP) rated 214 Palmer Street [Audiobook] in Books
Apr 11, 2022
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This is one of those books that I neither loved nor loathed ... I liken it to one of those films that's not brilliant but you have to watch it to see how it ends but you soon forget about it.
In summary, it's a story about lies and secrets and one woman's quest to find out the truth and the consequences of her doing so. It starts off well, drops in the middle and gets going again towards the end. There are twists but I found them quite predictable. The characters are an interesting bunch and not particularly likeable and I have to admit that I wasn't particularly upset when one of them met an untimely end!
The narrator did a good job but I just found this book not particularly memorable or 'thrilling' but many have so give it a go.
Thank you to Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.
In summary, it's a story about lies and secrets and one woman's quest to find out the truth and the consequences of her doing so. It starts off well, drops in the middle and gets going again towards the end. There are twists but I found them quite predictable. The characters are an interesting bunch and not particularly likeable and I have to admit that I wasn't particularly upset when one of them met an untimely end!
The narrator did a good job but I just found this book not particularly memorable or 'thrilling' but many have so give it a go.
Thank you to Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest, unbiased and unedited review.
Book Divas (227 KP) rated The Frog Prince: The Brothers Grimm Story Told as a Novella in Books
Dec 12, 2017
I read this while waiting for an appointment for my daughter and I must tell you that the people around my probably thought I had lost my mind as I found myself laughing out loud a couple of times. I loved how smoothly this retelling went, and the author truly took his time in making this a descriptive read which pulls you into the world of The Frog Prince. Readers of all ages will certainly enjoy this story.
{I requested a copy for reviewing purposes and made no guarantee of a favorable review. The opinions expressed here are unbiased and completely my own.}
{I requested a copy for reviewing purposes and made no guarantee of a favorable review. The opinions expressed here are unbiased and completely my own.}
b.Young (97 KP) rated The Wordsmith in Books
May 15, 2018
Horrifying in a good way
Have you ever wondered how famous authors pump out great book after great book? Well, it's probably not quite how Walt Erickson does it...or is it???
I read this book because I found it offered for free in the Amazon Kindle store. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much. Y'all! I was wrong to set my expectations so low!
This was a truly horrifying glimpse into what one famous author does to keep writing those best-selling books of his. And (spoiler): He's. Not. Writing. Them.
So who is? How does he keep from being found out?
My first thought was that his typewriter is bewitched and doing the writing for him.
My second thought was that he had a ghost writer that he pays very handsomely to keep quiet.
I had some other thoughts about it, but they were just too PG.
Let me just tell you, that NONE of my thoughts were what was actually going on and I was beyond freaked out when I discovered the truth!
This story reminded me a little of Secret Garden and a little of some episode of The Twilight Zone I saw when I was like 10.
If you read this and you will think you entered The Twilight Zone.
I read this book because I found it offered for free in the Amazon Kindle store. Honestly, I wasn't expecting much. Y'all! I was wrong to set my expectations so low!
This was a truly horrifying glimpse into what one famous author does to keep writing those best-selling books of his. And (spoiler): He's. Not. Writing. Them.
So who is? How does he keep from being found out?
My first thought was that his typewriter is bewitched and doing the writing for him.
My second thought was that he had a ghost writer that he pays very handsomely to keep quiet.
I had some other thoughts about it, but they were just too PG.
Let me just tell you, that NONE of my thoughts were what was actually going on and I was beyond freaked out when I discovered the truth!
This story reminded me a little of Secret Garden and a little of some episode of The Twilight Zone I saw when I was like 10.
If you read this and you will think you entered The Twilight Zone.
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Sarah (7798 KP) rated Libby, by OverDrive in Apps
Nov 3, 2017 (Updated Nov 3, 2017)
Good for hard to find books
I'm a real book person. I don't have a kindle and I much prefer to read actual books from my local library or from charity shops.
I get access to the Libby app through my local library card, and after fruitless searches for certain books available in the libraries themselves, I decided to cave in and try the electronic version. I can't complain, as the app actually had was I was looking for and I found the borrowing books and reading functionality very easy to use.
However the catalogue is fairly limited, and there isn't a large amount of new releases or popular books available. I'm not sure if this is down to the library you use, or the app itself, but it's very frustrating when you search for an author like Stephen King and find only 2 titles when he's written so many. This app also advertises that you can download books to a kindle, which almost tempted me into buying one until I found out that functionality is only available in the US. Urgh.
I get access to the Libby app through my local library card, and after fruitless searches for certain books available in the libraries themselves, I decided to cave in and try the electronic version. I can't complain, as the app actually had was I was looking for and I found the borrowing books and reading functionality very easy to use.
However the catalogue is fairly limited, and there isn't a large amount of new releases or popular books available. I'm not sure if this is down to the library you use, or the app itself, but it's very frustrating when you search for an author like Stephen King and find only 2 titles when he's written so many. This app also advertises that you can download books to a kindle, which almost tempted me into buying one until I found out that functionality is only available in the US. Urgh.
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Tom Turner (388 KP) rated Soul of the World (The Ascension Cycle, #1) in Books
Apr 30, 2021
The biggest weakness of this book in some ways is also it's biggest strength, and that is the lack of explanation. This book does not lead you by the hand, but instead expects you to pick things up as you go along. No info-dumping found bound within these pages! At the start I found this very off putting, as the magic systems are so intriguing you want to know everything about them straight away, making it a bit of a slog to start with. Plus the fact the chapters alternate between three different view points, investment came hard. But boy it is worth persevering! As the magic systems are slowly revealed to you, you get more and more invested, and it definitely didn't follow the path I was expecting, especially in one aspect, which I won't spoil here. It is very hard to believe this is a debut novel. I'm excited to proceed with the series in due time!
Heather Cranmer (2721 KP) rated Throne of Glass in Books
Jun 6, 2018
Wow, wow, wow!! I really loved this book more than I thought I would. For the first few chapters, I couldn't understand what the hype was all about. However, as I got more in to the book, I understood.
The pacing is fantastic!! I had a hard time stepping away from the book to do real life things. The prose is also amazing!
I loved Celaena's sarcasm the most. I found myself laughing out loud at some of her remarks. I found her to be a very good character =) She was definitely a well-formed character and wasn't some meek little girl.
I also loved Dorian and Choal. I won't say too much because of spoilers, but they were fantastic!!
All of the characters were well-rounded and felt real.
Do NOT give this book a miss. It is definitely a book you will want to read =)
The pacing is fantastic!! I had a hard time stepping away from the book to do real life things. The prose is also amazing!
I loved Celaena's sarcasm the most. I found myself laughing out loud at some of her remarks. I found her to be a very good character =) She was definitely a well-formed character and wasn't some meek little girl.
I also loved Dorian and Choal. I won't say too much because of spoilers, but they were fantastic!!
All of the characters were well-rounded and felt real.
Do NOT give this book a miss. It is definitely a book you will want to read =)