Book reviews

Kill all enemies by Melvin Burgess 3 kids that are going through a hellish life from being unwanted, unloved and just plain abused a mind blowing mix of highs and lows. This book gripped my heart from the very beginning I don't normal get over emotional with the books I'm reading but as perso... See full review

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This book is about a period of history I am not particularly familiar with, 12th century England and the battle between Maude and Stephen for the throne. Maude was declared heir to the throne by her father Henry 1, but her cousin Stephen feels (along with a vast number of men) that the country would... See full review

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Great magic, creative fantasy and an old lady are the elements of this delightful tale. Sophie lives in a small village in the magical land of Ingary. Her village fears the heartless wizard, Howl, whose dark castle insists on circling the village--but it is the witch of the Wate who suddenly plac... See full review

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This book is so beautifully written and its just impossible to put down. I've already read it twice, and its the sort of book you can read again and again. This is a great book for anyone interested in love, life and death - its an intimate story and does not shirk to question many of religions 't... See full review

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THE RED NECKLACE is a fascinating tale of the French Revolution, the story of Yann, a gypsy boy, and Sido, the daughter of a Marquis. As fate would have it, their histories are intertwined in a way that both need the other if they are to have any hope of surviving the bloodbath of the Revolution. ... See full review

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This is an anthology of Sookie Stackhouse stories. Charlaine Harris's introduction is nice and accurate and you easily place each story chronologically. In some parts they are very funny while in other parts they are serious but in any case they add extra information in Sookie's story. As usual Cha... See full review

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Every single time a new shopaholic book is released I rush to get a copy, and hope that it will be as great as all the others - and this latest read does not disappoint! Becky Bloomwood now has a 2yr old daughter, who is possibly more addicted to shopping and Starbucks than she is. I dont want to... See full review

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Perhaps mundane, but with all of the negatives life has to offer, I want stories with a Happily Ever After. I don't mind if there is torture and turmoil along the way, actually I prefer that, but in the end... So, I was surprised that this was a "can't put down" book for me. The moments of peace ... See full review

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This was the most interesting book I have read for a long time. Set in the present day & mid to late 19th century convict era WA, it weaves an intriguing detective story which brings the past to life in a vivid & utterly engaging way. Amanda Curtin illustrates her characters both past & present in s... See full review

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In this extraordinary debut Adiga tells an enthralling story about one man's efforts to overthrow his destiny of a life of poverty and hardship laid before him as a result of India's ancient caste system. Balram Halwai, a poor farm boy, hits the big time when he lands a job as a driver and servan... See full review

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