24/3/2018 0 Comments Review: Conclave
My ReviewThe book starts at the death of the pope and the story describes the choosing of a new pope, through the traditional method of the conclave. The thriller is a work of art, with a multitude characters, and the diplomacy and duplicity involved to dictate who should get the top job. I found myself rooting for the protagonist the entire time. And between chapters I researched the history of conclaves. Robert Harris' research was detailed and rich, and this added to the story.
An absolute brilliant read. This is my first Robert Harris novel, and I will endeavour to look for more of his novels in future.
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21/3/2018 0 Comments Review: Girl on Fire
My review:I am a massive fan of the DC Max Wolfe series. This could make one bias but actually it is the opposite; as a result I have such high expectations of the series. Also as I listened to two DC Max Wolfe books (The Hanging Club - book #3, and Die Last - book #4) on audiobook, it’s now impossible for me to read without hearing Colin Mace’s brilliant voice.
DC Max Wolfe delivers again! I really enjoyed this book, the first chapter opens in the middle of action and immediately you are along for the ride. The book covers terrorism, race relations, PTSD, child custody, and proves thought-provoking when dealing with the pressure of armed police officers (doing their job could earn them a medal or a jail sentence). The ending was devastating and stayed with me for days. I’d recommend starting series with the first book - The Murder Bag - but you could dive in with this one, and easily enjoy it as a stand-alone novel. Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary electronic copy in exchange for an honest review. 8/3/2018 0 Comments Review: The Love Factory
My Review:The Love Factory is a beautiful book. I loved the pace and the build. I felt for Anna (the protagonist) and her circumstances, how the family was placed amongst its setting, and her relationships with her friends. I was rooting for her the whole time. Cordelia was a solid spunky addition to the story. The stories within the story all worked beautifully. You always wanted more from the episodes of the story stories from the Love Factory as did the fictitious customers.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Many thanks to Quercus and NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of The Love Factory in exchange for my honest review. |
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