An impressive debut novel. This propulsive book has a dynamic plot with love, rivalry, murder and a hint of mystery. I enjoyed every second. Highly reAn impressive debut novel. This propulsive book has a dynamic plot with love, rivalry, murder and a hint of mystery. I enjoyed every second. Highly recommend!
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A stunning debut novel. Compared to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue I definitely saw some similarities and believe those who loved that book will alA stunning debut novel. Compared to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue I definitely saw some similarities and believe those who loved that book will also enjoy this one. Audrey’s relentless journey travelling the world due to her illness is incredibly immersive and kept me invested.
My only critique is there were entire sections about hidden libraries that never got explained.
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Insightful. I have extended family who would consider themselves Evangelical and I have always wondered they do certain things. This book was eye openInsightful. I have extended family who would consider themselves Evangelical and I have always wondered they do certain things. This book was eye opening and gave me that understanding....more
Well written, raw memoir about a women who participated (was unaware) in a longitudinal psychological experiment.
This memoir explores the effects thWell written, raw memoir about a women who participated (was unaware) in a longitudinal psychological experiment.
This memoir explores the effects this study has had on her life, her battle with cancer and her life choices as a result of her upbringing. An interesting take on nature versus nurture and personality.
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I tried with this one, I truly did. I just did not care for the characters and their inane declarations, world building could have been stronger and tI tried with this one, I truly did. I just did not care for the characters and their inane declarations, world building could have been stronger and the plot lost me.
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I found this one to be more Sci-fi than YA horror. Overall, the plot did not grab me and there were some pacing issues that made me never really invesI found this one to be more Sci-fi than YA horror. Overall, the plot did not grab me and there were some pacing issues that made me never really invest in what was going on. If you like mind trips and slow build up this may be for you.
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I really enjoyed this jaunt through time. Growing up near Ontario’s Cottage Country this book intrigued me as soon as I saw the title. I am so happy iI really enjoyed this jaunt through time. Growing up near Ontario’s Cottage Country this book intrigued me as soon as I saw the title. I am so happy it did not disappoint. Each town in broken up into easy to read, interesting chapters. Recommend to anyone interested in old towns and history. ...more
The character development in this book is truly remarkable. I had some really strong feelings for a lot of them. ParticThis family has all the drama!
The character development in this book is truly remarkable. I had some really strong feelings for a lot of them. Particularly, Geraldine. I recommend this book if you like family dramas and strong characters....more
I am often a fan of anything Lisa See writes so unsurprisingly this book was a great read for me. I love the deep look into historical China. SpecificI am often a fan of anything Lisa See writes so unsurprisingly this book was a great read for me. I love the deep look into historical China. Specifically, I like how See always highlights the important roles and relationships of women. ...more
I cannot get over that this is a debut author. This book was so incredibly written and so atmospheric it took my breath away. I was so absorbed in eveI cannot get over that this is a debut author. This book was so incredibly written and so atmospheric it took my breath away. I was so absorbed in every moment and will be picking up anything Read writes in the future.
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This was a middle of the road read for me. I liked the setting of a picturesque Italian villa. I also enjoyed the alternating timelines. However, the This was a middle of the road read for me. I liked the setting of a picturesque Italian villa. I also enjoyed the alternating timelines. However, the overall plot was quite slow and I found myself skimming much the chapters. Finally, the ending was predictable and did not wow me.
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This book is such a fitting read for black history month. Very informative and yet interesting. As a Canadian I feel like this was a bit of history I This book is such a fitting read for black history month. Very informative and yet interesting. As a Canadian I feel like this was a bit of history I knew very little about and appreciate that I was able to be educated in such a interesting manner.
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Well researched and there were some interesting points. However, I found nothing ground breaking. Additionally, there was so much detail I found my inWell researched and there were some interesting points. However, I found nothing ground breaking. Additionally, there was so much detail I found my interest was sometimes lost in the minutiae.
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