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Jane Austen's Transatlantic Sister: The Life and Letters of Fanny Palmer Austen

Sheila Johnson Kindred

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In 1807 genteel, Bermuda-born Fanny Palmer (1789-1814) married Jane Austen's youngest brother,...

Jessica Erdas (463 KP) rated Life of Pi in Books

May 16, 2018

Life of Pi

Yann Martel | 2001 | Fiction & Poetry

7.2

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This book was full of unexpected surprises. Although, the first 36 chapters more so tell the story of the young boys life than his journey at sea, it is filled with such strong emotions that you feel as though you're there with him. His struggles through adolescence make you familiar with Pi in a way we need to really understand why he does all the things he does. When he is overcome by hopelessness, you feel it, when he is overjoyed, you feel that, as well. This is a truly well written work of art with quite an ending. The animal lover in us all cringes at some of the scenes as we play them in our minds but it is understandable and necessary. I would definitely recommend this.

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Travel in 10: 10 Minute Travel Podcast

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Travel in 10 Travel Podcast- your ten minute window on the world. Visit Hip Hotels, Cool Restaurants...

Camouflage and Art: Design for Deception in World War II

Henrietta Goodden

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"Camouflage and Art" was inspired by the discovery that so many designers in wartime camouflage had...

The Secret Ministry of Frost

Nick Lake

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Ahalf-Inuit albino and heir to a huge Northern Irish manor, Light has never exactly blended in....

The Perfect Storm (2000)

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It's Halloween, 1991. Near Gloucester, Massachusetts, the six members of the Andrea Gail, a...

Melanie Caldicott (6 KP) rated The Lamplighters in Books

Apr 29, 2021

The Lamplighters

Emma Stonex | 2021 | Contemporary, Horror, Thriller

8.0

(2 Ratings)

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Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARe-copy in exchange for this honest review. You can also read my review at my blog - roamingthroughbooks@wordpress.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://roamingthroughbooks@wordpress.com
This atmospheric mystery is beautifully written incorporating evocative imagery, quiet menacing tension and spare poetic prose.
The novel examines themes of isolation, male mental health, identity and truth with a profundity that stay with you long after you have finished reading.
The imagery of the sea representing the men's emotions contrasting with the domestic metaphors of the women effectively contrast the two different worlds they occupy and how divided their relationships became.
The mystery outcome of this book was satisfying for any lover of thrillers but the real beauty of this book comes from the poetry, the emotion and the tragedy of life lived with regret.