Today I added another horrific read to my one star, bad books list. I'll do another 'special' book review post on it.
Blasphemy - Douglas Preston
Borrowed Time - Robert Goddard
This book seemed to have so much potential in the synopsis. Unfortunately the story dragged and it fell flat. I was really bored and looking back, I'm surprised I finished it. I won't read him again.
The Dinner - Herman Koch
An interesting book. I love that it took place in one evening, however there was also lots of back story which was necessary to describe the situation. There was one part that made me laugh out loud. A solid three star book.
The Probable Future - Alice Hoffman
I really like Alice Hoffman, however this one fell a tiny bit short for me. Her prose is there but I thought the story dragged a bit in the middle. She does such a wonderful job of building up the settings and people so it's enough for me to recommend it.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles - Thomas Hardy
What can I say? Hardy is my favourite author and this is one of his best. Better review here.
Endless Night - Agatha Christie
After reading Hardy, I usually turn to something light. Agatha Christie is a good place to start. Unfortunately this one was strange. Not her usual whodunnit. Still worth reading to get a full spectrum of her writing.
Here's to another week! I hope your guys had a great Thanksgiving.
1 comment:
I liked The Dinner. Such a twisted story. I've lent it out countless times.
I usually like Hoffman too. I'll avoid this one.
Oh Tess... I really need to read it! I still have the copy I bought when we were hanging out in Victoria.
I finally read a book this weekend for the first time since school started: "We Have Always Lived In the Castle" by Shirley Jackson. It was a nice little gothic novel. You might like it!
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