MARCH 2022

 

Beasts Of A Little Land ~ Juhea Kim

 ** OK

So lacking in connection to the characters

Historical background but all just a watered down backdrop for a romantic soap opera

Trio ~ William Boyd

 

*** LIKE

Always an escape

Good at setting the scene and time period and believable characterisations.

Golden Hill ~ Francis Spufford

 *** LIKE

Historically interesting but at times overly wordy

Interesting characters

The Swimmers ~ Julie Otsuka

 

** OK

Not for me but poignant and perceptive.

Interesting writing style : almost a composite of insightful though everyday lists.

Once There Were Wolves ~ Charlotte McConaghy

 

*** LIKE

An interesting read, though a little heavy handed with the environmental aspects ... preaching to the converted tends to annoy.

FEBRUARY 2022

 

What Lies Between Us ~ John Marr

 * NO

Drawn out unbelievable drivel

Verging on bloody ridiculous, mostly predictable

Migrations ~ Charlotte McConaghy

 *****

A breathtaking engrossing read

Such a sombre message, such beautiful imagery.

The Maid ~ Nita Prose

 

*NO*

Maid me gag

Simplistic characterisation and plotting