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Sarah (7800 KP) rated The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry in Books

Jun 25, 2020

A heartwarming read

I decided to give this book ago on the basis of other reviews on here, and overall I'm glad I decided to give it a go as it's a rather heartwarming enjoyabke read.

This is very well written, and Harold is truly a character you can get behind as he's endearing yet ultimately flawed. Even Maureen too who you start off disliking, winds up winning your heart as well. The plot is a great idea and came across to me sometimes as an English Forrest Gump, with the pilgrimage across the country. There's a lot of heart in this book and Harold's journey takes you on an emotional journey as a reader. I felt rather emotional and almost welling up at the end. The end itself for me was fairly mixed, it was good just not quite the amazingly happy ending I'd hoped for. There are some frustrations with this story, mainly from the other 'pilgrims' and how Harold does/doesn't deal with these situations. But overall this is a very enjoyable and surprisingly fast paced read.

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Kate (493 KP) rated Idol Star School in Books

Jul 8, 2020

Idol Star School

Nara Noelle | 2020 | Music & Dance, Romance, Young Adult (YA)

10.0

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Hooked from the start (0 more)

I loved this book and I wasn't sure I would. It took me a couple of chapters to get in but once I did I was hooked. This became a book I could not put down and read it at every opportunity and now it has finished I NEED to read the second book in the series. I would recommend this book to anyone.
I really invested in Honey as Hamin and admitted her strong personality and never being beaten. I wasn't sure how much more she could take. I felt like I was on the journey with Honey. Not many books take me on that kind of journey.
I really felt like I could hear the characters and I got a really good insight into what type of person they were based on the author's writing.
As I mentioned I was not sure I would like this book from reading the blurb and I am so glad I did.
I can't wait to read the next book

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K. D

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The essential guidebook to pregnancy and beyond You're having a baby and starting parenthood- the...

The Seven Archetypal Stones: Their Spiritual Powers and Teachings

Nicholas Pearson

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Integrating gemstone lore from around the world with modern mineral science, Nicholas Pearson guides...

The Success Book: How to Walk the Road of Authenticity

Tim Johnson

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Success is often measured by financial successes and business acheivements. The intention of this...

James Koppert (2698 KP) rated The Word Trove in Books

Dec 21, 2020

The Word Trove

Elisa Vorpahl | 2020 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

7.0

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Whimsical marmite

This tells a warm whimsical wonderous story of a word which has forgotten its meaning. Imagine if Alice had fallen into a dictionary instead of wonderland and you are about there. This will be marmite to readers, some not appreciating its magic and metaphors and others dreaming into the depths of its poetry and philosophy. It is a beautifully presented story and has been translated brilliantly to maintain meaning in a book about language. Another word, other than whimsical I would use to describe this journey is charming. From the delightful illustrations to the size and shape of the book itself, it is full of a sincere charm that will delight those who enjoy its pages. Those who won't like the book will find out almost from the first paragraph and if you don't, then put it down and pick up something else. Those that do, then allow yourself to go on its journey and think as well as smile in this wonderful and unique treasure of a novel.