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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.

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Emma (519 KP) rated Behind Closed Doors in Books

Dec 10, 2019

Behind Closed Doors

B.A. Paris | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry, Thriller

8.0

(18 Ratings)

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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.

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Eleanor (1463 KP) rated The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1) in Books

Mar 26, 2020

The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1)

Patrick Ness | 2008 | Children, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

7.9

(16 Ratings)

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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.

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Sara Cox (1845 KP) rated Losing the Stars in Books

Mar 28, 2020

Losing the Stars

SJ Blasko | 2020 | Fiction & Poetry

7.0

(1 Ratings)

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This is a very short piece of creative writing. And when o first read it, mi initial thought was "eh?". Which is why I never review straight away. After having a few days to ponder it, I realise the depths of interpretation is has. What the messengers represent to the different characters and how these representations have a massive affect on their actions and thus leading to the final part of the story. It was beautifully written, but allow it sink in before you make a judgement!

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Mae (7 KP) rated Eve Of Man in Books

Aug 6, 2019

Eve Of Man

Giovanna Fletcher, Tom Fletcher | 2018 | Dystopia, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

8.3

(9 Ratings)

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A very easy read if you have ran out of books and need one! The writing didn’t hook me compared to some of my other books which is why it isn’t on my favourite shelf however it was still an interesting story with a great plot - you may find the story slightly strange at first but I think that it is very imaginative and different, you definitely wouldn’t have read a book with the same story line. So give it a go! It will be worth it.