Although I know I’m in the minority, I’m afraid that for me, “Shuggie Bain” wasn’t a hit. There were moments that I liked but they were few and far between and I struggled to engage with this very sad and bleak story. This was a 2 star read for me.… Read More Book Review: Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
I didn’t enjoy this collection of short stories. Each story felt unfinished and underwhelming and I found that I couldn’t connect with anything I was reading. Like joining a conversation somewhere in the middle where you’re not 100% what’s going on, these stories seemed more like snippets from a wider story and this lack of connection meant I couldn’t get into most of the stories. I didn’t hate it, some stories were good, so it’s 2 stars for “What it Means When a Man Falls From the Sky”.… Read More Book Review: What it Means When a Man Falls From the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah
This one is difficult to review without saying too much but it’s full of suspense, anticipation and has an atmosphere I felt immersed in. I loved this psychological thriller and will be scoring “The Paying Guests” 5 stars.… Read More Book Review: The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters
A disjointed story line of dull characters which I just couldn’t get into. I’m sadly rating this book one star and would not recommend it to my friends – life’s too short!… Read More Book Review: The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney
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