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Nigella Lawson recommended David Copperfield in Books (curated)

David Copperfield

Charles Dickens | 2012 | Fiction & Poetry

6.6

(5 Ratings)

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"This may not just be my favorite Dickens novel, but my favorite novel period. I read it regularly, and every time is an undimmed pleasure. More, every time it feels fresh. That is the mark of greatness. Although the comic characterization is as juicy as ever, and it’s impossible to read without laughing out loud, Dickens here gives the fullest expression—through the hero who tellingly bears, if back to front, his initials—of horror at the heartbreak, savagery and injustice of the world. It is the ultimate bildungsroman and the truest story of how a person comes to be. Not for nothing was it Freud’s favorite novel."

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Bethr1986 (305 KP) rated The Other Side in Books

Jun 6, 2021

an absolute gripping novel with lots of twists and turns

Steve wendell is the detective put in charge of the disappearance of Britany Rodgers. He is determined to find out what happened to her no matter how long it takes.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel there were so many twists and turns I really did not expect half of what happened or the outcome of the case and not to brag but I'm normally quite good at figuring these kind of things out. There was alot of emotion involved in the story and I felt every bit of it.

Deffinatly a gripping novel fantastically written 4/5 stars

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Clock Dance in Books

Oct 7, 2020

Clock Dance

Anne Tyler | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry

8.3

(3 Ratings)

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Anne Tyler’s fans were worried that her 2015 novel “A Spool of Blue Thread” might have been her last. How pleased and thankful are we all that she hasn’t gone into retirement because she just couldn’t stop writing? Her newest novel also takes us back to Baltimore (with a couple of short sidetracks) to hear Willa’s story; a woman who drifted through her 60 years of life, until a total stranger calls her, putting her on a path that will change everything. My review of this charming novel is on my blog now. Thanks for the free book, @prhinternational!
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/07/14/finding-her-time/

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Dr. No

Ian Fleming

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Dr. No is the sixth novel by the English author Ian Fleming to feature his British Secret Service...

holly (2 KP) rated The Memoirs of Cleopatra in Books

Jan 8, 2018

The Memoirs of Cleopatra

Margaret George | 2012 | History & Politics

9.5

(2 Ratings)

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historically accurate novel perfect for people with an interest in cleopatra and this period of time (0 more)

book could be smaller considering what it includes, it’s extremely descriptive (0 more)

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Smashley (63 KP) rated The 5th Wave: Book 1 in Books

Aug 15, 2017

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Up-all-night page turner!

A creative apocalypse novel-was so good I had to run to the library and get the whole series!

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Lauren Hopkins (1 KP) rated The Cruel Prince in Books

Aug 12, 2018

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry, Romance, Young Adult (YA)

8.4

(36 Ratings)

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The world within this novel seems to flow and ebb naturally. The plot is well written and the characters are unique. Can't wait until the next book!

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Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated The Library of the Unwritten in Books

Oct 24, 2019

This novel is completely original and very entertaining. The concept and execution are excellently done. The quest, journey, betrayal and twist make this a compelling must read.