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Aasiyah Sidat (34 KP) rated Stone Mattress: Nine Wicked Tales in Books
Jul 5, 2018
Atwood is the queen of thought-provoking, witty writing.
Stone Mattress is a collection of 9 stories based on old people. There is a mixed bag of characters from an author of a fantasy series to a disembodied hand that is madly in love.
All the stories in the book feature the characters looking back on their lives.
I really enjoyed the stories which had themes of romance, horror and brilliantly executed wit.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/07/read-harder-story-collection.html
Stone Mattress is a collection of 9 stories based on old people. There is a mixed bag of characters from an author of a fantasy series to a disembodied hand that is madly in love.
All the stories in the book feature the characters looking back on their lives.
I really enjoyed the stories which had themes of romance, horror and brilliantly executed wit.
Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2017/07/read-harder-story-collection.html
BobbiesDustyPages (1259 KP) rated Daughter of Smoke and Bone in Books
Aug 31, 2018
I loved this book and series so much and honestly, there are very few writers who know how to world build as well as Laini Taylor does and her writing just sucks you into this amazing universe she created.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone hooks you in from beginning to end with its amazing characters and a plot that is engaging and just so well constructed even though you know where it's going you still just can't help but want to go along for the ride.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone hooks you in from beginning to end with its amazing characters and a plot that is engaging and just so well constructed even though you know where it's going you still just can't help but want to go along for the ride.
Bysa (2 KP) rated Tell No One in Books
Sep 19, 2018
A very well crafted suspense-driven storyline. I really like stories that make it hard for me to foretell what will happen by the end of the book. This was not one of those. I loved the author's writing style and will gladly say I will be reading his other works in addition to this one. I generally give most books a low re-readability rating but for this read I will say I would read it again if time allowed. Thumbs-way-up!
Alicia S (193 KP) rated The Rocker Who Betrays Me (The Rocker #11) in Books
Sep 28, 2018
Oh. My. God. I LOVED this book more than I can say. This was the first I've read in the series and I will sure as hell be going back for more!? The writing was fabulous.. unlike your typical rock story and I was hooked right from the start and did not want to put it down. I loved Z and Anna and their connection was both beautiful and heartbreaking. Passionate love scenes, loss, hope, and undying love... An absolute must-read - Highly recommended!!
Jo (37 KP) rated Easy (Contours of the Heart, #1) in Books
Oct 6, 2018
First read 15/11/13: Adored! The writing is faultless- emotive in its simplicity. Nothing felt staged or engineered, the story flowed beautifully, the characters were clearly drawn and consistent. This book is one of those rare finds where when I'm pulled away from reading it, I'm constantly thinking through how long before I can return. Now d/ling her other books.
Re-read 15/04/14: Refresher in prep for breakable. Loved just as much 2nd time :) 3 weeks for more Lucas, woop!
Re-read 15/04/14: Refresher in prep for breakable. Loved just as much 2nd time :) 3 weeks for more Lucas, woop!
Micky Barnard (542 KP) rated Circe in Books
Oct 15, 2018
The timeline and research blew my mind
I didn’t know if I was going to like a book purely delivering a take on Greek mythology, turns out I loved it. Circe is pretty much the sole actor on stage and she captivates you with her thoughts, decisions, deeds and most of all her growth into the goddess she was destined to be. The writing was superb.
I recommend this to all my friends to just give it a go, even if you think it’s not your thing.
I recommend this to all my friends to just give it a go, even if you think it’s not your thing.
Rachel Maria Berney (114 KP) rated The Wastelands - Dark Tower III in Books
Dec 5, 2018
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An epic journey worthy of Brooks and Tolkein
This is my favourite one of the DT series so far. It really was an epic journey. I loved the characters and how verything came together. King's sense of humour is there throughout the story; the emotional journey is as epic as the physical one.
I couldn't put this one down, I found myself glued to every word and despearate to know what was going to happen. I can't wait to read the next one.
I couldn't put this one down, I found myself glued to every word and despearate to know what was going to happen. I can't wait to read the next one.
Sarah Betts (103 KP) rated Lessons From Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog in Books
Dec 31, 2019
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I've been a fan of Dave Barry for most of my life and have turned to his works in times of trouble. When I saw this book on Netgalley I was thrilled. This book is fantastic.
Dave Barry has a great way of writing to you not at you. It's oddly personal considering the whole syndicated column thing.
The last part about Sophie's illness is a real tear-jerker.
I've been a fan of Dave Barry for most of my life and have turned to his works in times of trouble. When I saw this book on Netgalley I was thrilled. This book is fantastic.
Dave Barry has a great way of writing to you not at you. It's oddly personal considering the whole syndicated column thing.
The last part about Sophie's illness is a real tear-jerker.
Emma (519 KP) rated Behind Closed Doors in Books
Dec 10, 2019
This book was passed onto me by my mum who loved it, she read it in two days.
It took me a while to read it, and although I didn't dislike it, I didn't love it either.
I found the main character quite annoying, and to me the writing style was more like a fan fiction story than an actual book.
Also I thought the 'psychopath' was pretty tame, I didn't really find him threatening enough.
It's put me off reading more by this author.
It took me a while to read it, and although I didn't dislike it, I didn't love it either.
I found the main character quite annoying, and to me the writing style was more like a fan fiction story than an actual book.
Also I thought the 'psychopath' was pretty tame, I didn't really find him threatening enough.
It's put me off reading more by this author.
Eleanor (1463 KP) rated The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1) in Books
Mar 26, 2020
This book just never clicked for me, I listened to it via audiobook read by Humphrey Bower and maybe the unusual writing style linked to the world-building just didn't come across well to me. This could not, however, make up for the unappealing main character. His disdain for his own dog early on was never going to work for me.
I found the story repetitive although I suspect this will improve as a series I'm not sure I want on for the whole ride.
I found the story repetitive although I suspect this will improve as a series I'm not sure I want on for the whole ride.