Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
There are elements of this book that I found quite fascinating: the descent into a facist state, the effects of … More Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
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Memories from Limon by Edo Brenes
Set in Limon on the coast of Costa Rica, Ramirez travels from London back to his family for a brief … More Memories from Limon by Edo Brenes
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Elwood Curtis is a young black man who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time: he is … More The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
This is a wonderful book and the author, Greer, absolutely makes the most of a character with the surname of … More Less by Andrew Sean Greer
The Amur River by Colin Thubron
A river of about 2000 miles that divides Russia and China and a journey, half of it with fractured ribs … More The Amur River by Colin Thubron
The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields
This is an absolutely fantastic book, a Pulitzer Prize winner, included in the Jubilee Big Read, The National Book Critics … More The Stone Diaries by Carol Shields
The Magician by Colm Tóibín
What do you call a book that is based on a real person and the facts of their life but … More The Magician by Colm Tóibín
Empire of Pain: The secret history of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe
When a book pops up as an award winner and is then highly recommended by others I feel I need … More Empire of Pain: The secret history of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe
Just a little breather
I had a couple of quick reads this week, both library books – The Second Worst Restaurant in France by … More Just a little breather