My review of Sometimes I lie by Alice Feeney
I've read quite a few very good books lately, and this is now one of them. It got to me - I mean really got to me. Everyone likes books for different reasons and one of mine is how the author chooses and uses words. This book is so beautifully written, a unique author voice, her way of phrasing something is amazing. Some examples. 'I can't seem to find the right words, so I settle for the wrong ones.' 'I watch his face argue with a smile.' 'I tread carefully over a carpet of lies, tring not to disturb them.' 'She empties her words in my ears and eventually I hear them.' I could go on and on. Couple that with a clever plot, so full of twists it will tie you up in knots. I didn't see them coming, well maybe some but not all. I had to go back and re-read passages to work how how the author did it, how she sent me off on the wrong track for so long. Because sometimes she lies, so you never quite know what's the truth, ever. I loved the ending, another shock. Even if I don't know what to make of it, it made me think up explanations, ask questions and I'm still doing it now. Another reason I love this book.
Friday, 28 April 2017
Wednesday, 26 April 2017
My review of Ice Cold Alice by Mark Wilson
I just couldn't put this book down. From the very beginning it is dramatic, tense and very realistic. I thought that Alice's blogger alias, Tequila Mockingbird was just so clever and demonstrates the attention to detail that this author gives to his characters. Alice is a flawed serial killer, a vigilante that wants justice and even though she is brutal and twisted, she is also fascinating. I wanted her to get away with it, by drawing you in with information about her past, the author makes you actually like her! The detective trying to track her down is also a woman, Kathy McGuire, a complex, well rounded character that in any other circumstances I would want to succeed, but not with Alice. The book is fast paced, full of twists and heart stopping tension. I loved it.
I just couldn't put this book down. From the very beginning it is dramatic, tense and very realistic. I thought that Alice's blogger alias, Tequila Mockingbird was just so clever and demonstrates the attention to detail that this author gives to his characters. Alice is a flawed serial killer, a vigilante that wants justice and even though she is brutal and twisted, she is also fascinating. I wanted her to get away with it, by drawing you in with information about her past, the author makes you actually like her! The detective trying to track her down is also a woman, Kathy McGuire, a complex, well rounded character that in any other circumstances I would want to succeed, but not with Alice. The book is fast paced, full of twists and heart stopping tension. I loved it.
Friday, 31 March 2017
Join bestselling author John Nicholl and myself for the book launch of his latest thrilling novella - Bully Boy Blue.
There is a fantastic grand prize on offer from John, you will be able to chat live with him during the event PLUS other books to be won from supporting authors!
Come and support John's latest book, have some fun and pick up some goodies as well! Hosted by Maxine Groves @ Booklover Catlady Publicity.
Please invite all your book loving friends and share the event!
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There is a fantastic grand prize on offer from John, you will be able to chat live with him during the event PLUS other books to be won from supporting authors!
Come and support John's latest book, have some fun and pick up some goodies as well! Hosted by Maxine Groves @ Booklover Catlady Publicity.
Please invite all your book loving friends and share the event!
https://www.facebook.com/BookloverCatlady/photos/gm.1464001540338953/1325876420813419/?type=3
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Sunday, 8 January 2017
Best book I've read in a while, and it's by an indie author.
Miro by A.E.Nasr
This book is that rare combination of a riveting, compelling, detailed story that is also exquisitely written. I would give it 6 stars if I could because it should be in that category of outstanding. The best book I have read in a long while. The book centres on the lives of 5 very different men. Incarcerated just for resisting they spend 9 years in harrowing conditions but somehow never give up hope of freedom. When the unexpected happens and they do break free they have a journey as fugatives in the occupied country that was once their home. This book lays bare just how low human nature can sink, just how depraved, callous and cruel it can be. But against that the 5 men have formed a unique bond of friendship and love and they demonstrate that despite everything the human spirit never gives up hope. The writing is magnificent and therefore the scenes of extreme brutality and tension had me in tears but the book is spinkled throughout with humour, love and hope, to counter this. This book should be read by a great many people, not just because it deserves to be but also because it is a thought provoking and distrubingly realistic account of life in a war torn, occupied country and the savage, heartless effect that has on the lives of decent human beings.
This book is that rare combination of a riveting, compelling, detailed story that is also exquisitely written. I would give it 6 stars if I could because it should be in that category of outstanding. The best book I have read in a long while. The book centres on the lives of 5 very different men. Incarcerated just for resisting they spend 9 years in harrowing conditions but somehow never give up hope of freedom. When the unexpected happens and they do break free they have a journey as fugatives in the occupied country that was once their home. This book lays bare just how low human nature can sink, just how depraved, callous and cruel it can be. But against that the 5 men have formed a unique bond of friendship and love and they demonstrate that despite everything the human spirit never gives up hope. The writing is magnificent and therefore the scenes of extreme brutality and tension had me in tears but the book is spinkled throughout with humour, love and hope, to counter this. This book should be read by a great many people, not just because it deserves to be but also because it is a thought provoking and distrubingly realistic account of life in a war torn, occupied country and the savage, heartless effect that has on the lives of decent human beings.
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