Jacqui-S
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We read that a few months back. There Is some chat about it further back in this thread Lisa x
My Labrador Friends Book Club - Fiction Choice
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On holiday, I read Terry Waite’s autobiography, Taken on Trust.
To be honest, I didn’t enjoy it at all; I found the first third really hard going and the rest just poorly written. I didn’t find it engaging at all and skim-read large parts of it. However, I think I’m alone in my assessment; my sister (who recommended it) thought it was fabulous, and all the Amazon reviews are four- or five-star ratings.
I thought it was a shame, as the story itself lends itself to a book. I can’t begin to imagine what it was like for him, and am in awe that he managed to stay sane after so long in solitary confinement. And yet I feel the writing style really let it down. It felt more of a chore to read than a pleasure.
To be honest, I didn’t enjoy it at all; I found the first third really hard going and the rest just poorly written. I didn’t find it engaging at all and skim-read large parts of it. However, I think I’m alone in my assessment; my sister (who recommended it) thought it was fabulous, and all the Amazon reviews are four- or five-star ratings.
I thought it was a shame, as the story itself lends itself to a book. I can’t begin to imagine what it was like for him, and am in awe that he managed to stay sane after so long in solitary confinement. And yet I feel the writing style really let it down. It felt more of a chore to read than a pleasure.
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I borrowed The Lark by E. Nesbit from the library today. ('Lark' as in 'What jolly japes!') I loved her children's books when I was young but didn't know she'd also written novels for adults (11 apparently). I'm really enjoying it - if you imagine P.G. Wodehouse meets Enid Blyton, that gives its tone; light but fun.
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I loved E.Nesbit's children's books when I was little.
Lisa
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Oops obviously missed that section...
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I have just read A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute - can’t believe I have never read this before (read On The Beach decades ago). Thoroughly enjoyed it
Jacqui-S
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Oh yes , On the Beach , sinister but beautifully written , I enjoyed A Town called Alice too x
Jacqui-S
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I do.
Will need to check as I love the crime and murder and mystery stuff
Will need to check as I love the crime and murder and mystery stuff
Cheers, I suppose a funny mystery I might like.... but gruesome stuff just isn't my bag. A bit of light chick lit would be ok.... 2 weeks with no wifi and a not so glorious weather forecast means lots of reading!!!I do.
Will need to check as I love the crime and murder and mystery stuff
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I would love to read this Kate. I will of course send you the postage.
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Oh no you wont send me the postage ! Not after all the research you did for me re the WW1 family ! PM me your address Cath , and I will post it tomorrow with pleasure xxxx
Jacqui-S
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I just bought this on kindle though think a hard copy is also calling....
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Lisa
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Oooo....
Jacqui-S
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You're not going to get rich from it though, are you?Oooo....
