Haven't read it either though I was planning to. I looked at some reviews and spoilers (because... logic?) when researching if I'd want to commit to such a long book just to be sad and honestly it sounded like a lot of it was to include 'sad/shocking' stuff for the sake of the book being sad. Honestly, I think it's the case with a lot of controversial topics in most fiction booksI've not read it and have no interested in it as it sounds totally depressing. Thanks for confirming my decision!
Semi-related to this, an author whose writing I dislike purely because it feels like she writes to make you cry is Jodie Picoult.Haven't read it either though I was planning to. I looked at some reviews and spoilers (because... logic?) when researching if I'd want to commit to such a long book just to be sad and honestly it sounded like a lot of it was to include 'sad/shocking' stuff for the sake of the book being sad. Honestly, I think it's the case with a lot of controversial topics in most fiction books
I like Clare Chambers a lot, she is one of my must buy authors. Learning to Swim is probably my favourite book of hers.Finished Small Pleasures last night, and I loved it! I loved the setting and the characters so very much, I will probably check out more of Clare Chambers' work now!
The ending was sort of strange and I didn't *feel* it as much as I felt the romance, but I did also anticipate it all the way through.
I'm just reminded that I need to read more contemporary/literary fiction, because I really did enjoy myself. It felt like writing is very effortless for Chambers, it never felt try-hard or strained, it was just a beauty.
I'm about half way through this and really enjoying it.Finished Small Pleasures last night, and I loved it! I loved the setting and the characters so very much, I will probably check out more of Clare Chambers' work now!
The ending was sort of strange and I didn't *feel* it as much as I felt the romance, but I did also anticipate it all the way through.
I'm just reminded that I need to read more contemporary/literary fiction, because I really did enjoy myself. It felt like writing is very effortless for Chambers, it never felt try-hard or strained, it was just a beauty.
jodie Pcoult and Liane Moriarty fall into the same category for me,Semi-related to this, an author whose writing I dislike purely because it feels like she writes to make you cry is Jodie Picoult.
I’ve just finished Calling Mrs Christmas by Carole Matthewsjodie Pcoult and Liane Moriarty fall into the same category for me,
I enjoyed their first few books, but every release gets worse and worse IMO, picoult loves a death, illness or suicide and I find her books all the same. They all blend into one,
I read apples never fall last week and although it was readable (it wasn’t awful) it doesn’t live up to the reviews, and I really didn’t enjoy nine perfect strangers, I find once I go off an author I tend to dislike their books from there on in.
I hate saying it but Sophie Kinsella is another one I’ve struggled with as time goes on.
I finished and loved honeymoon for one! Now reading two Milly Johnson books (I had one half finished)
(And I finished about 4 Christmas themed books I won’t post about here for fear of judgmentmy own and others )
anyone read the heights by Louise Douglas? I’ve got it but haven’t started it yet
That’s my favourite light Christmas book. I want to go to Lapland so much!I’ve just finished Calling Mrs Christmas by Carole MatthewsI’m feeling festive so wanted something light hearted and twee.
Me too! I hadn’t really thought about it before as I don’t have children but I think I’d enjoy it nonethelessThat’s my favourite light Christmas book. I want to go to Lapland so much!
LLP was recommended to me so have started the Widows trilogy. Enjoying it so far!Finished reading Buried by Lynda La Plante. Couldn't put it down. I just love her books.
Now started reading the next in the series featuring the same detective and it's awesome - called Judas Horse. I really don't know any better crime writer.
That’s my favourite light Christmas book. I want to go to Lapland so much!
You all know I love this conversationMe too! I hadn’t really thought about it before as I don’t have children but I think I’d enjoy it nonethelessEspecially the Ice Hotel!
oh! Thank you, I’ll leave it on the TBR pile for a while then!@Oohthedrama I’ve read The Heights and didn’t love it. Character weren’t likeable, plot was all over the place and it was like Groundhog Day in parts… usually really like her books too.
I’d love it especially as my kids are grown up. I can be a big kid myself at Christmas! The dog sled bit is my idea of bliss. I love huskys.Me too! I hadn’t really thought about it before as I don’t have children but I think I’d enjoy it nonethelessEspecially the Ice Hotel!
LLP was recommended to me so have started the Widows trilogy. Enjoying it so far!
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