Ugh. Horrible. Confusing. Dancing between characters of old. Fever dreams. I don't even know. Long drawn out, threw it across the room a few times. DoUgh. Horrible. Confusing. Dancing between characters of old. Fever dreams. I don't even know. Long drawn out, threw it across the room a few times. Don't bother wasting your time. ...more
Despite a similar theme, I can't get enough sometimes of historical fiction from time long ago (1300's) and their ability to nurture, take care, tune Despite a similar theme, I can't get enough sometimes of historical fiction from time long ago (1300's) and their ability to nurture, take care, tune into their inherent knowledge about herbs and medicine as learned by shadowing their mothers. Wanting to seek further knowledge th relegated to "assisting", ostracized, or called witches. Popes, kings, and religious leaders...all men of course, doing whatever they can to discredit a woman. Well written. I have to space out these type of reads, so that I can enjoy them else again and again!...more
Seemed rather long and repetitious. Not well organized. Fascinating, but nauseating to know how processed foods, and the chemicals in them have changeSeemed rather long and repetitious. Not well organized. Fascinating, but nauseating to know how processed foods, and the chemicals in them have changed the way we eat, and taste now. The chicken parts are the worst. I used to think I couldn't capture the essence of my Mother's wonderful cooking, but now I see it's because of the crap they put into foods we eat, and cook, that make it impossible to taste the same as when I was younger. Things we should know, but rather depressing. ...more
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I had heard good things about it, but when reading the synopsis didn't think I would enjoy it. Blending humouI was pleasantly surprised by this book. I had heard good things about it, but when reading the synopsis didn't think I would enjoy it. Blending humour and tenderness, it examines how our lives can change when we least expect it, at the oddest of times and locations! Some situations were just a little too exaggerated, but otherwise was a nice read. ...more
Almost put this down a few times. Quick easy read. Easy meaning it seemed to me to be written by a high school student. Jumped back and forward with aAlmost put this down a few times. Quick easy read. Easy meaning it seemed to me to be written by a high school student. Jumped back and forward with a time span of 30 years. Pretty unbelievable. ...more
Now THIS is a book that is on many top 10 lists. It's horrifying and you need to be prepared to have images seared into your brain forever. Very distuNow THIS is a book that is on many top 10 lists. It's horrifying and you need to be prepared to have images seared into your brain forever. Very disturbing, but heck, it's also real life! Ebola. That's it. That's what you need to know. What happens to people, animals, and the medical community that worldwide tries to contain this disease is descriptive and will give you nightmares. Very well written!...more
I can only give this three stars despite EVERY book list I see has this on it's top 10. People rave about it. I found it boring. I actually fell asleeI can only give this three stars despite EVERY book list I see has this on it's top 10. People rave about it. I found it boring. I actually fell asleep at one point while reading. I have experienced and recognize how the sense of smell is closely related to our memories and our emotions. This took it a step further. I didn't find any redeeming feature in this book. ...more
Long listed for the 2024 Giller Prize in Canada, I enjoyed this book by author Corinna Chong. It's a story that has very dysfunctional characters, welLong listed for the 2024 Giller Prize in Canada, I enjoyed this book by author Corinna Chong. It's a story that has very dysfunctional characters, well developed characters though. Fraught by trauma, by few characters in the book, a bond forms between the main character and her niece. A road trip ensues. This is a tale of toxic relationships, family secrets, guilt, and trying to adapt to an adult life despite their past. ...more
This is my palate cleanser when I've been reading some "heavy" non-fiction books. They are usually long books, but with short chapters, often having cThis is my palate cleanser when I've been reading some "heavy" non-fiction books. They are usually long books, but with short chapters, often having cliffhangers, and juicy stories that are not believable. But I relish the respite. This was reminiscent of Misery. That's all I'll say. Probably the least enjoyable of her books that I've read, but still fun. ...more
Dystopian convent nun cult book. How to even describe this crazy book that I so enjoyed! Was given a copy to peruse for a possible book club selectionDystopian convent nun cult book. How to even describe this crazy book that I so enjoyed! Was given a copy to peruse for a possible book club selection, but even my more radical group, this would be too much. Glad I read it though!...more
A short novella with so many important and hard issues to understand and cope with in such an quick read. Set in the 50's, desegregation, communism, bA short novella with so many important and hard issues to understand and cope with in such an quick read. Set in the 50's, desegregation, communism, bullying, environment and farming practices, it packs a punch. This is so much about the good and bad in all people. ...more
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