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Gemma (572 KP) rated An Expert in Murder (Josephine Tey, #1) in Books
Jul 6, 2018
Good introduction to the world of Josephine Tey
I enjoyed this novel about the fictional life of a real person, Josephine Tey. This is the first novel in the series by Nicola Upson and I had previously read the fourth book as a standalone and I think that may have clouded my view a little on this book as I already knew what happened to the characters later on. I think if I was reading this novel first it would have been a lot more gripping. As it was, it was still an enjoyable mystery.
David McK (3752 KP) rated The Crow Goddess (Lugh Mac Romain, #2) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
The sequel to "A Shadow of Gulls", the Crow Goddess continues the story of Lugh the Harper and Cuchullain, although reading the former is not a pre-requisite to reading this.
Whereas the previous novel revolved mainly around the Ulster series of Legends (most particularly the Cattle Raid of Cooley), this novel takes place in both Roman Britain (the first half, and prior to the building of Hadrians Wall) and Ireland. The second part of the novel - the part in Ireland itself - concerns Cuchullains legendary death more than his legendary life.
Well worth a read!
Whereas the previous novel revolved mainly around the Ulster series of Legends (most particularly the Cattle Raid of Cooley), this novel takes place in both Roman Britain (the first half, and prior to the building of Hadrians Wall) and Ireland. The second part of the novel - the part in Ireland itself - concerns Cuchullains legendary death more than his legendary life.
Well worth a read!
Briannabrown1019 (799 KP) rated The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream in Books
Jun 21, 2018
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Nov 6, 2019
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This is a short, powerful novel dealing with the complicities and accomodations of power within...
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ArecRain (8 KP) rated Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I didn't get past page one before I hated this novel. The movie was okay, but the book is just terrible. Written in first person, switching between Nick and Norah, I was reminded how pathetic and obnoxious high schoolers can be, especially when they thing they know everything.
I don't even feel like ranting about this novel.
I don't even feel like ranting about this novel.