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Animal Farm by George Orwell 4/5 Stars Genre: Classic Literature, Allegory, Satire Positives: + Brilliantly read by Stephen Fry! + Simply told and accessible story. + Very effective as a satirical allegory for how power corrupts. Negatives: - Based on historical events, it's very depressing!

Animal Farm by George Orwell

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsOctober 23, 2023
Stephen Fry really brings the story to life! - 🐷🐷🐷🐷 4/5 Pigs
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The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsOctober 18, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/5 Stars - Cute but feels a little dated for 2023.
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The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell Genre: Mystery, Family Drama Positives: + As ever, the narrative structure makes for a compelling mystery story. It just is not as good as the other books I‘ve read. Negatives: The story is about the husband, not the wife! I found Adrian frustrating rather than sympathetic. - He got off extremely lightly for his decades of selfishness. - I absolutely hated the ending. - Maya ends up forgotten as collateral damage.

The Third Wife by Lisa Jewell

Posted in2 Stars, Book ReviewsSeptember 16, 2023
Still a gripping mystery but unrelatable characters with missing perspectives, and I really, really hated the ending! - ⭐⭐ 2/5 Stars
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The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell Genre: Mystery, Family Drama Positives: + Has the usual hallmarks of a Lisa Jewell that make a compelling mystery story. + Varied characters. + Balanced look at the impact of guilt & hoarding on the whole family. Negatives: - The mystery lacked twists or a climax. Really more of a family history. - I didn‘t care for any of the characters. - Lorelie herself I found more annoying than charming!

The House We Grew Up In by Lisa Jewell

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsSeptember 11, 2023
Another reliably gripping mystery story, but turned out to be lacking in twists and a little anti-climactic - ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell 4/5 Stars Mini Review, Audiobook

Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsAugust 21, 2023
My second Lisa Jewell, and it was another gripping, twisty mystery! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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Mini Review Cat Lady By Dawn O'Porter Genre: Humour, Womens Fiction Positives: + The special bonds people have with their pets and the deep grief they feel when they die is very moving. + Well paced + Fun cast of characters that have depth. Negatives: - Tonally a bit odd, wackiness amid emotional trauma. - Mia is quite difficult to warm to. - The ending is very sweet but a bit too unrealistic for me! thewallflowerdigest.co.uk

Cat Lady by Dawn O’Porter

Posted in3 Stars, Book ReviewsAugust 2, 2023
Entertaining as an audiobook and it has some emotional punches, but my take away was "well, that was odd." 🐱 - ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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Troy by Stephen Fry

Troy by Stephen Fry

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsJuly 26, 2023
Stephen Fry's fun spin on the mythology behind Troy, definitely best as an audiobook! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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The Confession by Jessie Burton 4/5 Stars Book Review

The Confession by Jessie Burton

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsJuly 20, 2023
Another great mystery-drama from Jessie Burton! Similar to The Muse, but with more emotional stakes. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

Posted in1 Star/Did Not Finish, Book ReviewsJuly 1, 2023
My first audio book DNF! Disappointing after I really loved The Muse. 💀
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The Muse by Jessie Burton 4/5 Book Review

The Muse by Jessie Burton

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsMay 31, 2023
Dreamy dual timeline mystery that explores creativity, inspiration and ownership of art. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
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