Smashbomb

At surface level, this is a really good psychological suspense/thriller book. However, you will find flaws if you look deeper. I couldn't really relate to any characters, I didn't particularly like or become attached to any of them, but the multi-layered family conflict was good and realistic.

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Marc Mordey (13 KP) rated Lavender Road in Books

Feb 19, 2018

Lavender Road

Helen Carey | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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WW2 London brought to life (0 more)

Unputdownable

This is the first book in a six part series, following the lives of several key characters in a South London community, from the outset of WW2 to VE Day. The novels just get stronger and stronger and the action moves into the European conflict too. The characters are really well drawn, the women are strong, there ls humour, romance, action, pathos and Just purely compelling storylines. Recommended for any reader who likes a brilliant ongoing series. I’ve loved all the books thus far. Last one comes out in April 2018. Hope others will enjoy too.

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saheffernan (157 KP) rated Pride in Books

Dec 8, 2018

Pride

Ibi Zoboi | 2018 | Romance, Young Adult (YA)

7.2

(5 Ratings)

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Don't judge a book by it's cover is something I've been told since I was little. It's something I still do and this story showed me how that bleeds into judging people and why first impressions are important we most certainly should never judge a person based on our assumptions. I enjoyed reading this book the story was slightly frustrating in parts but I simply think the author was just trying to emphasize the conflict so that the light of why we shouldn't judge would be brighter. I also loved the poetry along the way one of my favorite parts of the chapters.