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Comments Off on Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson


2013
10.22

“Simple premise and thread of the book is the main character relives her life and can sometime change the future, if this was the case why doesn’t she write this book better then.
The writing style annoyed the heck out of me and if it wasn’t for the fact it was our book club read I’d have binned it after 30 pages. Do yourself a favour and don’t start it. Book club liked it more than me and gave it 6.3/10

Score 3/10

Date read October 2013

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Comments Off on May We Be Forgiven by A.M. Holmes

May We Be Forgiven by A.M. Holmes


2013
09.22

“I’m recommending this one. It begins as a black comedy but moves on once it has your attention. The two brothers lives almost switch over and ultimately this is a very good novel where second chances are given and goodness shines through. The middle gets a little weird but the author pulls it back and finishes everything off nicely.
Our book group average is 6/10

Score 7/10

Date read September 2013

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Comments Off on Artful by Ali Smith

Artful by Ali Smith


2013
07.24

“Not an easy one to categorize as probably essays.
It began really well and then, for me, got bogged down in detail to literary references.
I confess I’ve not finished this book but am stopping halfway through.

Score 6/10

Date read July 13

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Comments Off on Canada by Richard Ford

Canada by Richard Ford


2013
05.24

“First time I’ve read RF and mighty impressed.
He is a writer who’s style is rhythmic and a pleasure to read.
This is not plot driven although there is one which follows our protagonists journey beginning with the bank robbery carried out by his parents.
You should read this, I’ll read more by him. Our book group was keen too and gave it 7.7/10

Score 8/10

Date read May 2013

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