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The Food of Love
Amanda Prowse | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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MoMo’s Book Diary recommends this emotional family tale as a 5 star read.
                        
This is the first Amanda Prowse book I have read. My first impression is that Amanda Prowse is an exceptional novelist who has deeply researched this storyline. In this heart-wrenching novel we are introduced to Freya and Lockie and their two daughters, Charlotte and Lexi and taken on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey with them as they are plunged into a nightmare situation.

What starts out as a perfectly ordinary family living a happy domestic life soon is rocked to the core. No-one understands. No-one has the answers. No-one knows what to do. Mistakes are made. The one thing you can feel from the first page to the last is the love the characters have between them.

This is a MUST READ novel which tells the story of how an eating disorder can invade any family. It is about the importance of love and honesty within the family. It is about sticking together to get through whatever crisis is in front of us.

I knew nothing about anorexia before and whilst I understand it may not be factually perfect – everyone’s experience is different - but it is a novel not a self-help book.

Once I started to read this book I couldn’t put it down, even after finishing it a few days ago, I still find myself thinking about the characters and what happens next. I highly recommend this novel to everyone.

Thanks to Amanda Prowse, Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this novel prior to publication.
  
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Kaz (232 KP) rated 'Impression of a Dilemma' in Books

Jun 30, 2019 (Updated Jun 30, 2019)  
'Impression of a Dilemma'
'Impression of a Dilemma'
Ann Sharples | 2015 | Crime, Fiction & Poetry, Humor & Comedy
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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Great Diverse Characters, Great Writing (0 more)
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A fun Read
'Impression of A Dillemma' at first glance, looks as if it's going to be a crime based novel. However, it's much more than that.

This is a book which revolves around several diverse, quirky, but believable characters and their take on the same, shocking event. This book really gets into the minds of these characters and is very well written. I liked the almost poetic flow of the writing and the gentle humour.

In some novels which have multiple characters, in the end, they all become indistinguishable. However with this novel, everyone is completely different.

There was one character in particular, who at first, took some time for me to connect with. In reflection, I think this was good, because not many books include characters with such a quirky way of expressing themselves. So for this reason, I wouldn't say that this was a negative, but a change from having 'conventional' characters.

The pace of the novel was very good, at no point did it drag, I wanted to know what was going to happen next.

In fact, when I reached the end of the book, although I felt that it's ending was satisfactory, I couldn't help feeling like I wanted to know more about what the characters were going to do next. I'm not sure whether there will be any more books containing these characters or whether it's a stand alone novel, but I would be quite happy to read more about them, because they are so diverse and interesting.

I would definitely recommend this novel, if you like something quirky.
  
See What I Have Done
See What I Have Done
Sarah Schmidt | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
8
6.6 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
This debut novel was a weird and gruesome read that kept me its prisoner until the bitter end. I was completely enthralled with the portrayal of Lizzie Borden. The author's writing style was truly a delight and I look forward to more of her works.
  
The Identicals
The Identicals
Elin Hilderbrand | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
ideal summer read. There’s juicy scandal, gossip, family dysfunction, decadent and mouthwatering food descriptions, rich characterization and a vivid setting. To me, nothing is more purely entertaining than one of her books
Critic- Amy Novel Gossip

Original Score: 5 out of 5

Read Review:https://novelgossip.com/
  
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Bethany (18 KP) rated Wicked in Books

Aug 25, 2017  
Wicked
Wicked
Gregory Maguire | 2006 | Fiction & Poetry
4
7.4 (35 Ratings)
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I adore the concept of this novel and as a huge fan of the musical I wanted desperately to love this book... but I just didn't. The writing was poor and at times inexplicable and unnecessarily vulgar. I was sadly unimpressed. (0 more)
Exceptional Concept, Poor Writing
  
The Nightingale
The Nightingale
Kristin Hannah | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.9 (61 Ratings)
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Absolutely incredible
Set in war-torn France during the height of WWII, this novel follows a pair of sisters as they fight back against the Nazi invasion. Beautifully written, this haunting tale shows just how far people will go for the ones they love.
  
The Pelican Brief (1993)
The Pelican Brief (1993)
1993 | Drama, Mystery
A very good political conspiracy thriller with an outstanding cast. Based on the John Grisham novel. This is a entertaining film with a deep plot, it can be a little slow at times and light on action but overall an enjoyable well made film.
  
Combining artworks and short storytelling, this graphic novel gives an interesting account of the New York experience over the last several decades. While some moments are especially engaging, there are a few too many that fall flat to make this more than passingly entertaining.
  
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Erika (17789 KP) rated Conversion in Books

Feb 24, 2018  
Conversion
Conversion
Katherine Howe | 2014 | Young Adult (YA)
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
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I loved this novel. It was nicely paced, and the setting was so perfect for this. I did read up on conversion, and it does happen, which made it slightly creepier. At the end, you're left with the question, was there magic involved after all?
  
Baby Teeth
Baby Teeth
Zoje Stage | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry, Thriller
Amazing! What makes this novel so terrifying is the simplicity and inevitability with which the events unfold. What would truly happen if you found yourself in a situation where you can’t escape the threat? This was a creepy, suspenseful page turner of the best kind!