I liked this series a lot. This book isn’t a romance novel and doesn’t have a happy ending in which all villains get punished. I like the blend of tryI liked this series a lot. This book isn’t a romance novel and doesn’t have a happy ending in which all villains get punished. I like the blend of trying to change the system from within, sticking with your friends, living up to your legacy and choosing what is right over what is easy. ...more
3.5 sterren. Voor mij was dit het tweede boek van Lucy Foley; ik had The guest list, wat ze na dit boek schreef, eerder gelezen. De opbouw van dit boe3.5 sterren. Voor mij was dit het tweede boek van Lucy Foley; ik had The guest list, wat ze na dit boek schreef, eerder gelezen. De opbouw van dit boek deed me erg aan The Guest List denken. Het was dus niet zo verrassend als in het eerste boek. Toch was het niet onaardig....more
Part three of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series. It’s another entertaining instalment with loads of strange, scary, weird stuff happening.Part three of the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series. It’s another entertaining instalment with loads of strange, scary, weird stuff happening. For me it’s not on par with the first two books but still a nice read. ...more
Dit is een heel goed jeugdboek; zeker ook voor volwassenen die van spannende boeken over tieners houden. Ik was verbaasd dat dit boek als 12+ wordt aaDit is een heel goed jeugdboek; zeker ook voor volwassenen die van spannende boeken over tieners houden. Ik was verbaasd dat dit boek als 12+ wordt aangeboden in de bibliotheek en niet als 15+, maar dat zou zomaar aan mij kunnen liggen. Het gaat over een geheimzinnig computerspel, Erebos, dat wel heel veel invloed heeft op het leven van de tieners die het spelen... Meer ga ik niet verklappen, lees het zelf maar!...more
I had been warned about this book, since it was quite hard to put down. And indeed, this is a book I wanted to keep reading. Ed is a nobody who somehoI had been warned about this book, since it was quite hard to put down. And indeed, this is a book I wanted to keep reading. Ed is a nobody who somehow becomes a messenger who helps other people. I liked the storyline and characters. ...more
This book was an interesting read. Based on a real 1843 murder case, it's the fictionalized story of Harriet Monckton, who found herself pregnant whilThis book was an interesting read. Based on a real 1843 murder case, it's the fictionalized story of Harriet Monckton, who found herself pregnant while not married. Surrounded by some who loved her and lots of people who had reasons to wish her out of the way, hers must have been a difficult case. The authors acknowledgement about which parts are fictional was very helpful indeed....more
Let me start by saying I love this series. The characters are complex and multidimensional and the plot is always interesting. In this installment, thLet me start by saying I love this series. The characters are complex and multidimensional and the plot is always interesting. In this installment, the professional and private life of Helen Grace collide head on... The storyline has so many twists and turns it reminded me of an episode of House MD, in a good way. My sole reason for not giving this book a 5 star rating is the cliffhanger at the end. Sure, it makes people buy the next book -which I did within five minutes after finishing this one-, but it feels very unfinished. Normally I wouldn't read two books by the same author back to back, but I now need to know what happens next....more
Somehow this book ended up on my To Read list and was selected for the 2022 Randomizer challenge. I’m glad it did. I loved the whole concept of the boSomehow this book ended up on my To Read list and was selected for the 2022 Randomizer challenge. I’m glad it did. I loved the whole concept of the book and am looking forward to reading more books in this series. ...more
This is a book which was a journey for me. It took me ages to finish, reading it on and off for 7 months. I’ve been in awe of J.S. Bach’s compositionsThis is a book which was a journey for me. It took me ages to finish, reading it on and off for 7 months. I’ve been in awe of J.S. Bach’s compositions for as long as I can remember. In this book, Gardiner manages to paint a picture of the man, the husband, the father, the teacher, the musician, the composer, the human Bach. With his shortcomings and his talent, his devotion and obsessions. Highly recommended, but at least basic knowledge about musical theory is necessary to understand this book. ...more
3.8 stars. This book was heading towards a solid 4 stars just until the final pages.
This is not just another book about a boarding school and a sudde3.8 stars. This book was heading towards a solid 4 stars just until the final pages.
This is not just another book about a boarding school and a sudden death of a student. It’s more than that it my opinion. A lot of the characters are multi dimensional and have their good and bad habits. The storyline has many dimensions as well, including a supernatural one. I did like reading this book, but I didn’t like parts of the ending....more
This book is a gem. It was so much fun to read about the history of DNA research, all kinds of special people involved, weird facts and strange storieThis book is a gem. It was so much fun to read about the history of DNA research, all kinds of special people involved, weird facts and strange stories. I did my fair share of biology and medicine classes, but managed to learn quite a few new things from this book. And: my guess about the violinist in the books title was correct.
I've used this book for the Dewey Decimal challenge. 572.8 Natural sciences and mathematics > Life Sciences, Biology > Biochemistry > Not set. This category has books about DNA....more
Dit was een heel ander boek dan ik van tevoren dacht. Ik wil niet te veel zeggen over de plot; dat zou de leeservaring van een ander kunnen beïnvloedeDit was een heel ander boek dan ik van tevoren dacht. Ik wil niet te veel zeggen over de plot; dat zou de leeservaring van een ander kunnen beïnvloeden. Wat ik wel wil zeggen is dat het niet een standaard Scandinavische thriller is, zoals ik van tevoren dacht. ...more
When this book was launched, I refused to read it because of the hype. Then I didn’t pick it up because of things the author said. This year, I decideWhen this book was launched, I refused to read it because of the hype. Then I didn’t pick it up because of things the author said. This year, I decided to give it a try. I’m not sorry I did. I did like the old fashioned style of this crime novel. ...more
What to write about this book? It’s book 2 in a series and I low key enjoyed the first book so I tried this one too. It’s not great but not awful eithWhat to write about this book? It’s book 2 in a series and I low key enjoyed the first book so I tried this one too. It’s not great but not awful either. Lots of teenage angst and things not being said. Then again, I will read part three because the build up was there....more
Dit is zo’n boek dat ik al tijden had, gesigneerd zelfs, maar nog steeds niet gelezen had. Nu ben ik er maar eens voor gaan zitten. Ik vind het een inDit is zo’n boek dat ik al tijden had, gesigneerd zelfs, maar nog steeds niet gelezen had. Nu ben ik er maar eens voor gaan zitten. Ik vind het een indrukwekkend verhaal, gebaseerd op echte historische figuren maar geromantiseerd. De stijl van Kimpen is heel leesbaar en het thema intrigerend. ...more
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