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And this is True by Emily Mackie


2010
08.20

“First novel and very interesting piece of work.
It has the feeling of unease all the way through, which is a trick few pull off without laying it on thickly.
So what was true and what wasn’t? Nevis is 15 and lives with his father alone from the age of 4…in a transit type van. He has little experience or interaction with other people. He develops unhealthy love for his father.
Terrific read.

Score 8/10

Date read August 2010

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The Silver Lining Playbook by Matthew Quick


2010
06.20

“Feel good humour and a love story.
Read it in a day or two, nothing heavy here. But it pulls you in and leaves a warm feeling, but don’t expect to remember much about it the following week.

Score 5/10

Date read June 2010

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Solar by Ian McKewan


2010
04.20

“Thoroughly enjoyable satire of an English professor who muddles along have once won a Nobel prize.
He has a series of failed marriages and affairs behind him. Our book group had mixed feelings, the guys liked it but the girls didn’t.
In places it drags, but other parts are very amusing and memorable.

Score 7/10

Date read April 2010

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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho


2010
04.20

“Best selling inspirational novel.
Has some good bits but overall I didn’t really get it or care. Sorry message not in tune with me.

Score 3.5/10

Date read April 2010

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