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No One Saw a Thing by Andrea Mara
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Breakneck Point by T. Orr Munro
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 36%.
Just not really connecting with it. It's not bad. Just not in the mood for it or excited to pick it up
Still Life by Sarah Winman
Did not finish book. Stopped at 47%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 47%.
Just not enough plot for me. I didn't feel that connected to the characters. Only really cared about Ulysses and Cressy.
The Last Word by Elly Griffiths
2.75
I don't think it was the book - I think it was just me. It was bit too slow, a bit too cosy and sweet for me. But that could just be timing.
It was written well, the three main protagonists were likeable.
Not keen on the political angle but again, that's a personal thing - it was still written well.
So my 2.75 stars is very much down to personal taste - not to do with quality of the book.
It was written well, the three main protagonists were likeable.
Not keen on the political angle but again, that's a personal thing - it was still written well.
So my 2.75 stars is very much down to personal taste - not to do with quality of the book.
How to Love: A Guide to Feelings & Relationships for Everyone by Alex Norris
4.5
This is just adorable and hilarious in equal measure ❤️
It's described as queer, and the author identifies as such. But I felt like it would speak to anyone, whoever they love. It just felt very accepting of love, however it looks.
It's described as queer, and the author identifies as such. But I felt like it would speak to anyone, whoever they love. It just felt very accepting of love, however it looks.
Polar Vortex: A Family Memoir by Denise Dorrance
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
A beautiful finished copy from the publisher arrived about 2 hours ago. I've opened it and not put it down until finished.
Graphic novels....they just hit different don't they? How, in so little words they get me so choked up, I will never know.
This one is beautiful. It's about Susan - who has to return home to Iowa from London, following her 90 something mum having a fall.
We're with Susan every step as she navigates coming to terms with her mother having dementia, health insurance in America and knowing what the right thing is to do, when she herself has her own family back in the UK. On top of all of that, she has a complicated relationship with her sister.
Handled with both sensitivity and humour, I adored every page of this.
Ben Stiller made me laugh out loud (all we become clear when you pick this up!) and the very last line just opened the floodgates 😭
Adored this. Read it.
Graphic novels....they just hit different don't they? How, in so little words they get me so choked up, I will never know.
This one is beautiful. It's about Susan - who has to return home to Iowa from London, following her 90 something mum having a fall.
We're with Susan every step as she navigates coming to terms with her mother having dementia, health insurance in America and knowing what the right thing is to do, when she herself has her own family back in the UK. On top of all of that, she has a complicated relationship with her sister.
Handled with both sensitivity and humour, I adored every page of this.
Ben Stiller made me laugh out loud (all we become clear when you pick this up!) and the very last line just opened the floodgates 😭
Adored this. Read it.