I was quite impressed by this book. Being European and privileged, I knew nothing about passing. It’s not the first book I read about the difficultiesI was quite impressed by this book. Being European and privileged, I knew nothing about passing. It’s not the first book I read about the difficulties of being a coloured woman in a white male dominated world. But somehow this book told the story differently. Elise and her sisters try to do just that in our modern day and age, while others show what it was like in the 20th century. ...more
I’m on the fence about this book. I loved the cast of quirky octogenarians and their diverse backgrounds plus their collective Miss Marple aspirationsI’m on the fence about this book. I loved the cast of quirky octogenarians and their diverse backgrounds plus their collective Miss Marple aspirations. However, the trick with the note/picture/letter being shown to a character as cliffhanger got old really quickly.
I’ll probably read the sequel just to find out whether it’s any better. ...more
Ik heb dit boek deels als luisterboek gehoord en deels zelf gelezen. Het verhaal van Epke Zonderland als sporter, mens, arts en vader vond ik erg inteIk heb dit boek deels als luisterboek gehoord en deels zelf gelezen. Het verhaal van Epke Zonderland als sporter, mens, arts en vader vond ik erg interessant. Ik denk dat het boek met strakkere redactie krachtiger zou zijn. Nu komen sommige punten te vaak en te uitgebreid aan de orde. Desondanks de moeite waard....more
This is my second John Green novel. I've read reviews about this book being quite similar to previous books, but I didn't have those stories in mind. This is my second John Green novel. I've read reviews about this book being quite similar to previous books, but I didn't have those stories in mind. I can tell this book is from naughties because of the lack of social media and a Wikipedia-like website being one of the stars. I must admit I do not like Margo, but the other kids are okay. It wasn't a bad read, but not a great one either....more
This is a little gem. It is a gothic mystery, love story and historical medicine book all in one. I liked it a lot and will most certainly be on the lThis is a little gem. It is a gothic mystery, love story and historical medicine book all in one. I liked it a lot and will most certainly be on the lookout for its sequel. ...more
Usually I’m not one for cozy mysteries, but somehow Gethsemane Brown does itch my boxes. It might be the musical angle, her quirkiness or just her namUsually I’m not one for cozy mysteries, but somehow Gethsemane Brown does itch my boxes. It might be the musical angle, her quirkiness or just her name. I did like reading this sequel and I’ll probably read more books in this series....more
This is one of those books that ended up on my To Read list for one reason or the other, but I forgot all about. The first 100 pages or so were a struThis is one of those books that ended up on my To Read list for one reason or the other, but I forgot all about. The first 100 pages or so were a struggle, but after that I did quite like the book. I've owned an Oxford Dictionary for well over 20 years but never gave any thought on how it was compiled or who got to decide which words to include. So I've learned a thing or two from this book....more
Dit boek gaat over een arts-assistent kindergeneeskunde en een tiener patiënt met een ingewikkelde ziektegeschiedenis. Het ziekenhuis gedeelte vond ikDit boek gaat over een arts-assistent kindergeneeskunde en een tiener patiënt met een ingewikkelde ziektegeschiedenis. Het ziekenhuis gedeelte vond ik realistisch en herkenbaar. Wel heel jammer dat er medisch gezien ook veel niet besproken wordt; dat is voor mij erg onbevredigend. ...more
This was a more than okey book IMHO. For a YA book this book is very explicit with regards to use of alcohol and drugs, sex and curse words. I liked tThis was a more than okey book IMHO. For a YA book this book is very explicit with regards to use of alcohol and drugs, sex and curse words. I liked the plot but the final chapter didn’t live up to my expectations. ...more
This book has all the bits and pieces I expect from a Jenny Colgan book: a lead character who is, in a way, different, several interested potential paThis book has all the bits and pieces I expect from a Jenny Colgan book: a lead character who is, in a way, different, several interested potential partners, great friends, family, baked goods and more drama than your average soap opera. And it has cheese. No, it’s not cheesy, but it actually features cheese. I’m sure I’ll read more in this series because I fell in love with Mure, Fiona and her brothers...more
Another thrilling and gripping tale about Helen Grace and her team in Southampton. Yet again someone is killing people, but why? And who is the culpriAnother thrilling and gripping tale about Helen Grace and her team in Southampton. Yet again someone is killing people, but why? And who is the culprit? ...more
Somehow I tend to love Coelho’s fiction better than his autobiographical works. This was no exception. It was nice though to read about the hippie movSomehow I tend to love Coelho’s fiction better than his autobiographical works. This was no exception. It was nice though to read about the hippie movement, Amsterdam in particular, and the concept of overlading to Nepal....more
Uit de beschrijving van dit boek: "Myriam, getrouwd en moeder van twee kinderen, wil haar baan als advocaat hervatten. In Louise vindt ze de perfecte Uit de beschrijving van dit boek: "Myriam, getrouwd en moeder van twee kinderen, wil haar baan als advocaat hervatten. In Louise vindt ze de perfecte oppas, totdat zij vreemde trekjes begint te vertonen. Het benauwt Myriam, maar ze sust haar gevoel van onbehagen. Als ze uiteindelijk doorheeft wat Louise drijft, is het te laat."
Dit is een spannend verhaal, een psychologische thriller. Het werd voor mij echter niet duidelijk wat Louise drijft en ik heb ook niet het idee dat Myriam daar achter is gekomen. Prima te lezen maar geen topper in dit genre....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
I’m not too sure about this book. On one hand it’s a fascinating story about what could happen if someone suddenly turned into a genius. On the other I’m not too sure about this book. On one hand it’s a fascinating story about what could happen if someone suddenly turned into a genius. On the other hand it’s a bit cringe. Some bits I had to read to myself in order to understand them. ...more
I've tried, but I can't finish this book. Somehow I just don't connect to it. I've decided to quit.I've tried, but I can't finish this book. Somehow I just don't connect to it. I've decided to quit....more
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