Book Review of The Dressmaker’s Gift by Fiona Valpy
The Dressmaker’s Gift by Fiona Valpy seamlessly weaves together the tales of two groups of women across different eras, creating a captivating family wartime saga. Despite my initial reservations, probably based on the the book cover, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this novel. It beautifully explores human resilience during times of conflict and creates great character.
Book Review on Raynor Winn’s The Salt Path
Book Review on Raynor Winn’s The Salt Path From the very first page of The Salt Path by Raynor Winn, I was captivated by her storytelling skills. Her words draw you in, making the scenes feel almost palpable. The vivid portrayal of Raynor and Moth, huddling under their stairs as the bailiffs tried to find a way […]
Book Review of Kate Morton’s The Clockmaker’s Daughter
Book review Of Kate Morton’s The Clockmaker’s Daughter In our recent reading group session, we discussed The Clockmaker’s Daughter. Due to its selection for our group, I listened to the entirety of the book, an impressive 17 hours and 4 minutes, within just a couple of days before our meeting. This rush, especially at the start, […]
Book Review of Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent
Book Review of Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent Image adapted from Victoria Ford / Penguin For those who appreciated the nuances of Elinor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman and are drawn towards the darker edge of thrillers, akin to The Room by Emma Donoghue, Strange Sally Diamond will undoubtedly captivate your attention. Set in rural Ireland, […]
Adam Kay’s This is Going to Hurt
Book Review of Adam Kay’s This is Going to Hurt Adam Kay’s This Is Going to Hurt is both sad, funny and wise. AdamKay’s This is Going to Hurt describes his life as a junior doctor during the years leading up to his resignation. Written in a dry satirical tone, Adam doesn’t hold back and shows […]
Victoria Hislop’s The Island
Book Review on Victoria Hislop’s The Island Hislop’s The Island, her debut novel, is set on the real Greek island of Spinalonga, off the coast of Crete, both before and during the Second World War. The story begins with Alexis Fielding, who, at a crossroads in her own life, seeks to uncover the secrets of […]