Monthly Archives: November 2016

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Posted on 27 November 2016 by The Bookworm

I loved this book! You have a good idea pretty early as to what is going on — but it’s all so strange and odd in a subtle sort of way! The narrator’s matter-of-fact manner creates the impression that everything … Continue reading →

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The Rise and Fall of Anne Boleyn by Retha M. Warnicke

Posted on 20 November 2016 by The Bookworm

I’m not going to say I don’t recommend this book, because it might not have gotten a fair go. This is my fourth Tudor-era book in a row, and maybe I’m just burnt out. Perhaps I would have preferred this … Continue reading →

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Saturday by Ian McEwan

Posted on 13 November 2016 by The Bookworm

I did not enjoy this book, did not look forward to reading it, and it’s a relief that it’s finished. The thought that kept going through my mind the whole time I was reading it was the continued realization that … Continue reading →

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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Posted on 6 November 2016 by The Bookworm

My son *hates* these movies — so what better reason than that to read the books? I’m late to the party, I know, but that’s nothing new. So, I read the book, then watched the movie. If you’ve only seen … Continue reading →