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Tasia Boxill (12 KP) created a post
Aug 11, 2018
So I've basically had this book out of the library for about a year now and I've tried and tried. I've read 100 pages but I just can't push myself any further.
I don't know if it's the writing or the subject but it just doesn't keep my interest.
Maybe I'll try again in the future but other books are calling me...back to the library you go.
I don't know if it's the writing or the subject but it just doesn't keep my interest.
Maybe I'll try again in the future but other books are calling me...back to the library you go.
Matthew Fox recommended Apocalypse Now (1979) in Movies (curated)
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Last Train to London in Books
Oct 5, 2020
4.75/5 to be precise! Author Meg Waite Clayton’s newest novel is a biographical, historical, women’s fiction novel about Geertruida Wijsmuller, aka “Tante Truus” who was instrumental in getting thousands of children out of Nazi Germany via the Kindertansport. This powerful and important novel was just released and I hope you’ll read my #bookreview of it on my blog now. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/09/13/saving-a-whole-world/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Art of Regret: A Novel in Books
Oct 7, 2020
I don’t often read contemporary fiction, but when I do, I need the book to give me something I can think about. In Mary Fleming’s new book, she certainly does give us just that (and please don’t judge this book by its cover). See what I thought of it in my latest #bookreview on my blog now. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/10/25/a-path-to-changing-gears/
Sonofdel (6291 KP) rated Mr Unbelievable in Books
Oct 29, 2020
A really good read and full of laughs. It details the highs and lows of a fan more famous now for saying 'Unbelievable Jeff' than being a footballer. Its hard to believe that he had such a varied career both in playing and managing. From the highs of the Navy to managing Stoke, this book contains a plethora of information for all readers to enjoy :)
book sparrow (239 KP) rated Hardwired (Hacker, #1) in Books
Jan 16, 2020
didnt love this book. so at the beginning i loved erika she was tough and independent then she just got pathetic like that one from fifty shades of grey but i stuck with it. blake was ok ur typical brooding fella but i grew to like him more towards the end. i liked the story behind it wasn't going to read book 2 until the end then i was like ooooooo noooooo what happens and now im sucked in to the second book lol
David McK (3731 KP) rated First Case in Books
Jul 26, 2021
First, let me start by saying that this type of book is not my usual fare.
However, when it was passed on to me by a family friend (who was otherwise going to throw it out), I thought - as I knew who [author:James Patterson|3780] was, and that he was very successful - that I would give it a try anyway.
Now that I've read it, I have to say that (truth be told) it didn't really do a lot for me: yes, it was easy enough reading, but never really (IMO) 'grabbed hold' of me. I also have to say the I felt the denouement seemed very rushed; very slap-dash and left a lot to be desired.
Your mileage, of course, may vary!
However, when it was passed on to me by a family friend (who was otherwise going to throw it out), I thought - as I knew who [author:James Patterson|3780] was, and that he was very successful - that I would give it a try anyway.
Now that I've read it, I have to say that (truth be told) it didn't really do a lot for me: yes, it was easy enough reading, but never really (IMO) 'grabbed hold' of me. I also have to say the I felt the denouement seemed very rushed; very slap-dash and left a lot to be desired.
Your mileage, of course, may vary!
I remember reading this as a teenager and it was my first dip into the horror genre and from then until now, I was hooked. There are not many books that give me the creeps but I remember this book as it resulted in me having a fear of rats which continues to this day! No other book has had such a lasting impression on me and I won't ever read it again as I don't want to affect the memories I have of this book being fantastic and the beginnings of my love for horror.
E Riley (6 KP) rated The Secret Garden in Books
Feb 8, 2019
To really appreciate I believe this must be read or reread, as an adult. Not to or for a child, but to yourself. The descriptions of the garden are beautiful, the change in the children can be felt as well as seen. It really is quite remarkable and I'm sad I never knew how good it really was until now.
If I had a criticism it would be that I would have preferred a fraction longer at the end to really complete the story, even if just a page or two more.
A classic to be owned.
If I had a criticism it would be that I would have preferred a fraction longer at the end to really complete the story, even if just a page or two more.
A classic to be owned.