I completely understand why this book won the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ mystery novel of the year 2022.
Molly is a lovely lead character, quirky and very genuine. SheI completely understand why this book won the Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ mystery novel of the year 2022.
Molly is a lovely lead character, quirky and very genuine. She's almost invisible, being a maid, and quite a lot of people seem to think she's stupid. Well, she isn't... This book had lots of interesting details and plot twists. Highly recommended....more
I just love this book. All characters are exactly as they should be. It’s a mix between a magical YA-book, a romance novel with a moody male lead and I just love this book. All characters are exactly as they should be. It’s a mix between a magical YA-book, a romance novel with a moody male lead and a coming of age book. I’d love to read more about Mika and her irregular coven. ...more
This is another great book by Jodi Picoult. I will not write too much in order to avoid spoilers, but will point out it did live up to my high expectaThis is another great book by Jodi Picoult. I will not write too much in order to avoid spoilers, but will point out it did live up to my high expectations. In years to come, it might become dated a bit, but for this day and age it is a very good example of Picoult's storytelling....more
Dit boek was voor mij niet genoeg Robin Cook en te veel Montefiore. Het las meer als een romannetje dan als de medische thriller waar ik me op verheugDit boek was voor mij niet genoeg Robin Cook en te veel Montefiore. Het las meer als een romannetje dan als de medische thriller waar ik me op verheugd had. Voor mij zat dat vooral in de vele uitgebreide beschrijvingen van het uiterlijk van Faye en de diverse mannen die daarvan op hol sloegen. Ik ken best veel medisch specialisten en onderzoekers, maar er zijn er weinig die op stiletto’s werken. ...more
I picked this book up expecting it to be a coming-of-age book about a Black woman in med school. I got way more romance novel than I thought I would gI picked this book up expecting it to be a coming-of-age book about a Black woman in med school. I got way more romance novel than I thought I would get. But it wasn’t a bad read at all. This book gave me some insight about fighting against stereotypes in American society and more specifically the medical world and I liked that a lot. 3.5 stars. ...more
This book was a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ recommendation. I did like reading it very much, because of the combination of classical music, violin, suspense, a glimpse This book was a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ recommendation. I did like reading it very much, because of the combination of classical music, violin, suspense, a glimpse into slavery and the racism that is still very much happening nowadays. Now I’m of to YouTube to find some recordings. ...more
I don’t think I’ve ever read a book which I enjoyed this much based on something I really can’t get a grasp on. I would love to understand the game a I don’t think I’ve ever read a book which I enjoyed this much based on something I really can’t get a grasp on. I would love to understand the game a tiny bit more, but even so I think it’s a good read. ...more
Dit boek geeft een prettig inzicht in introverte mensen. Nu wist ik als introvert al best veel over mijzelf, maar het i3,5 ster, naar boven afgerond.
Dit boek geeft een prettig inzicht in introverte mensen. Nu wist ik als introvert al best veel over mijzelf, maar het is toch fijn om te lezen dat het voor anderen ook zo is. Of juist heel anders. Aanrader als je meer wilt weten over de introverten in je leven of werk. ...more
This book was quite enjoyable. The story about Addie, whom people forget instantly, is very intriguing. I must say I would have loved it even more if This book was quite enjoyable. The story about Addie, whom people forget instantly, is very intriguing. I must say I would have loved it even more if there would have been more chapters about Addie’s life through the centuries, not just on the moments the devil shows up. But still, 4,5 stars from me. ...more
I'm thoroughly invested in this series, based on a recommendation by my mother years ago. As with any crime series, it is highly unlikely that the amoI'm thoroughly invested in this series, based on a recommendation by my mother years ago. As with any crime series, it is highly unlikely that the amount of complex, serial hommocides happens in such a small area. But nevertheless I love the team, the characters with their flaws and their assets and the pace of the novels. Usually I'm not all that fond of short chapters, but in these books it works somehow.
I'm not going to write about the plot much, to avoid spoilers. It's an intriguing one....more
This book was quite interesting, but it took me ages to finish it since I fell asleep while reading several times. It gives insight in a time when medThis book was quite interesting, but it took me ages to finish it since I fell asleep while reading several times. It gives insight in a time when medicine and surgery was completely different from what we are used to. It's fascinating to realize that the actions of one man had such a profound impact of our quality of life....more
This book is a great example of friendships being under lots of stress when the stakes are getting high. Rose, Sam, Azra and Lauren have been friends This book is a great example of friendships being under lots of stress when the stakes are getting high. Rose, Sam, Azra and Lauren have been friends since they took their babys to a swimming class. But the opening of a school for the exceptionally gifted takes its toll on their little group.
I liked the story and the changing perspective....more
I’m glad I added this book to my TBR pile. I guess it is a psychological thriller but also a story about women and the labels and roles society give tI’m glad I added this book to my TBR pile. I guess it is a psychological thriller but also a story about women and the labels and roles society give them and judges them on. The twists in this story managed to surprise me. Recommended read, but maybe not when you’re taking care of a newborn due to the anxiety it may cause. ...more
Het heeft bijna een jaar geduurd tot ik dit boek uithad. Met name het eerste deel kostte het mij veel moeite om in het verhaal te komen. Toen ik in eeHet heeft bijna een jaar geduurd tot ik dit boek uithad. Met name het eerste deel kostte het mij veel moeite om in het verhaal te komen. Toen ik in een vakantie tijd had om een aantal dagen achtereen een tijdje te lezen schoot het wel op. Volgens mijn e-reader heb ik bijna tien uur doorgebracht in het Barcelona van Hugo Llor. Die uren waren best prettig. ...more
Dit YA boek krijgt 3,5 ster. Het is net even iets te overdreven en denk ik ook onmogelijk voor een 14-jarig meisje om alleen maar New York te vliegen.Dit YA boek krijgt 3,5 ster. Het is net even iets te overdreven en denk ik ook onmogelijk voor een 14-jarig meisje om alleen maar New York te vliegen. Het verhaal op zich is goed gevonden en deels geïnspireerd op echte gebeurtenissen tijdens orkaan Sandy. Leuk coming-of-age boek. ...more
This book is okay but not great, IMHO. It’s not my favourite by this author. I did like learning a bit about Victorian law and the profound inequalityThis book is okay but not great, IMHO. It’s not my favourite by this author. I did like learning a bit about Victorian law and the profound inequality between men and women. The main characters annoyed me quite a lot and it didn’t get better at all. I sincerely dislike the last pages of chapter XVIII. ...more
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