“Perhaps this is JB indulging himself with his knowledge and like of Dmitri Shostakovich? This novel is set in Russia 1936 and highlights the Great Terror that Stalin brought.
Parts of this story are based on real events and for this it is interesting. I did read more of this time period off the back of the novel.
Our book club scored it 5/10 me a mean 3.5/10
Score 3.5/10
Date read March 2016
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“A book club read and one we all enjoyed.
Not a big or complicated novel. A good and fun read.
A bit creepy, some strong and interesting characters, great sense of magic house and gardens.
Book club average score 8/10 and same 8/10 from me.
Score 8/10
Date read February 2016
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“Oh dear, I thought this a real disappointment, and so did our book club. We gave it an average score of 2/10 with my score also 2/10.
Where to start… er how about don’t bother.
Score 2/10
Date read November 2015
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“Unusual for me to be loyal to an author but here is an example – I’ve read all his books. All have been different and all very good. This latest one no exception.
A super black comedy with some truly memorably funny passages – the feast in the castle in particular remains with me.
A clever author. READ IT! 7/10 and the book club liked it more with 7.5/10
Score 7/10
Date read October 2015
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