Probably the most depressing book I've ever read. Even more depressing than The Road by Cormac McCarthy, somehow.
Really enjoying getting to know the characters; in particular, Adam. Looking forward to the third book already.
I also loved Vinegar Tom. I want him.
I also loved Vinegar Tom. I want him.
Least favourite book I've read in a long time. 1 star, simply because I cannot give 0.0001 star for "Yay, I finished it and resisted the urge to fling my Kindle through the window!" Lauren was the least likeable main character I've come across for ages. A lot of the book was way too much "tell" and not "show". And so much cliche! I can handle a bit of cliche in romance books, in fact, sometimes cliches can be used in a really fun way. But this was just crap.
Some of these poems I really enjoyed, some I didn't at all.
I liked this one a lot:
Rubbish at Adultery
Sophie Hannah
Must I give up another night
To hear you whinge and whine
About how terribly grim you feel
And what a dreadful swine
You are? You say you’ll never leave
Your wife and children. Fine;
When have I ever asked you to?
I’d settle for a kiss.
Couldn’t you, for an hour or so,
Just leave them out of this?
A rare ten minutes off from guilty
Diatribes – what bliss.
Yes, I’m aware you’re sensitive:
A tortured, wounded soul.
I’m after passion, thrills, and fun.
You say fun takes its toll,
So what are we doing here? I fear
We’ve lost our common goal.
You’re rubbish at adultery.
I think you ought to quit.
Trouble is, at fidelity,
You’re also slightly shit.
Choose one and do it properly
You stupid, stupid git.
I liked this one a lot:
Rubbish at Adultery
Sophie Hannah
Must I give up another night
To hear you whinge and whine
About how terribly grim you feel
And what a dreadful swine
You are? You say you’ll never leave
Your wife and children. Fine;
When have I ever asked you to?
I’d settle for a kiss.
Couldn’t you, for an hour or so,
Just leave them out of this?
A rare ten minutes off from guilty
Diatribes – what bliss.
Yes, I’m aware you’re sensitive:
A tortured, wounded soul.
I’m after passion, thrills, and fun.
You say fun takes its toll,
So what are we doing here? I fear
We’ve lost our common goal.
You’re rubbish at adultery.
I think you ought to quit.
Trouble is, at fidelity,
You’re also slightly shit.
Choose one and do it properly
You stupid, stupid git.
mentioned in mothers reckoning. want to read for popsugar 2017
interesting, couldn't put it down. but ultimately a bit unsatisfying.
The Witchfinder's Sister: The captivating Richard & Judy Book Club historical thriller 2018 by Beth Underdown
I loved the idea of it and I really couldn't wait to read it... unfortunately I found it a bit lacking. Not a bad book, by any means, but I also won't be rushing out to recommend it to anyone.
I Promise It Won't Always Hurt Like This: Finding Comfort, Clarity, and Hope After Loss by Clare Mackintosh
Love, love, loved this.
The tone was perfect - like a friend gently talking to another friend - and the content a great mix of Clare telling the story of her grief, and also holding space for readers and their own kinds of grief. I think I found this book especially poignant as my baby who we lost at 13 weeks we named Alexander/Alex too.
I usually don't re-read books but this one will be an exception. An easy five stars.
The tone was perfect - like a friend gently talking to another friend - and the content a great mix of Clare telling the story of her grief, and also holding space for readers and their own kinds of grief. I think I found this book especially poignant as my baby who we lost at 13 weeks we named Alexander/Alex too.
I usually don't re-read books but this one will be an exception. An easy five stars.
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels: the Bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club Pick by Janice Hallett
Whoopsie me, read this all in one day.
Disjointed, strange, seemed like everyone was just a prop to boost the ego of the main character. Not for me!
- where the parent of an abducted child casually mentions hours browsing CP 'just in case' she sees her missing daughter and no one bats an eye, PLUS its not even relevant to the plot really so why even have this deeply disturbing section in there?!
- main character doesn't know what a fucking anagram is?!
Found the start quite slow and had some bits that made me consider not reading any further (like the tooth thing!) but kept on and actually enjoyed it despite some things that took me out of the story a bit. Looking forward to seeing where the series goes. I really liked Cassie.
Felt like crying the whole time but so important to read.
These women and children were let down by so many people.
These women and children were let down by so many people.
LOVED IT. Jane Casey never lets me down. Literally could not put it down.
I wanted to like it but it just fell flat.
I didn't really get the point of the transphobia - was it to make the character saying it look like a bad person? Cos he did without it anyway.
And the killer reveal was anticlimactic and it had been pretty obvious from the first time that character entered the story that he was going to be someone suspicious. Maybe I'm ruined from reading too much Jane Casey and MW Craven!
I didn't really get the point of the transphobia - was it to make the character saying it look like a bad person? Cos he did without it anyway.
And the killer reveal was anticlimactic and it had been pretty obvious from the first time that character entered the story that he was going to be someone suspicious. Maybe I'm ruined from reading too much Jane Casey and MW Craven!
So fucking bad it almost makes me think less of anyone who actually liked it.
Started this series on Thursday...
it's now Sunday evening and I've just finished book 4.
it's now Sunday evening and I've just finished book 4.
Reading instead of sleeping probably wasn't a smart choice, but I just couldn't put it down.
Incredible. Gave me a million feels. So so real.