Well how am I scoring this higher than The Metamorphosis? Some thing different about this novel we all really liked. Based on Max Brod and Franz Kafka, the author brings a (sort of) true story to a enjoyable read. Love, betrayal, literary rivalry. Good stuff. book group 7/10 me nearly and 8 but 7.75/10
Score 7.5/10
Date read September 2017
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I read this knowing I’d meet up and introduce the author at an event. A well constructed and page turning thriller. I liked its broodiness and it captures Dublin nicely. I’d read more by him 5/10
Score 5/10
Date read April 2017
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An entertaining read and liked also by our book group. mysterious bookshop, romance, puzzles, secret societies what’s not to like in this debut novel 6.5/10
Score 6.5/10
Date read January 2016
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“A very good British thriller. A debut novel too.
How is it some thrillers hit the spot and others don’t? This one does…a hit and run results in the death of a young child. Haunted with guilt our protagonist does what you’d expect in real life, she packs her bags and runs away to start a new life.
Full of brooding atmosphere, I’m recommending this one. 7.5/10
Score 7.5/10
Date read August 2016
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