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Classical Music

By Joy Cowley

5 stars

From the perspective of an English teacher, this book was an absolute joy. The words hold power in the way they are put together, the half-finished sentences of conversations between two sisters, the descriptions of place are a nostalgic remembrance of what NZ was like in the 1950s and 60s and constant refernces to music underpin the whole story - even though it is not really about music at all, but about one summer memory that defines a family and the relationship between two sisters. Their childhood jealousies and misunderstandings built a wall between them that they are unable to scale until their father's death brings them back together. Their lives have been lived far apart, geographically, emotionally and in every way imaginable; they are totally different people. But at the end, the intimacy of family relationship that has alluded them all their lives - including that of parent and child is finally attained "Life is like a river, funny, marvellous and awful all at the same time."
Let Me Lie

By Clare Mackintosh

5 stars

Another twisty read where you begin to doubt all the main characters - who killed the parents, was it suicide or something even more sinister - and how do you deal with overwhelming grief and betrayal.
I Let You Go

By Clare Mackintosh

0 stars

"Greif is complicated. It ebbs and flows and is so multi-faceted..." Another book that keeps you guessing. It is almost upside down in the assumptions that you make while you read. Jenna is an artist who lives in the secret world of domestic abuse. One day, she literally collides with a deeper grief than she has yet known, and she runs away to a remote cottage, but life catches up. If you like a good thriller mystery with complex real-life issues at its core, then this one is for you.
I See You

By Clare Mackintosh

5 stars

Zoe has managed to build a life for herself and her two children, now young adults. When she sees a picture of herself in the paper, in amongst escort ads, one that she did not list, she shows it to her family. Her partner is sceptical, and she begins to doubt her sanity. But she doesn't drop it, she sees the photos of other unsuspecting women, and she begins to notice a dangerous pattern. This is a twisty thriller that keeps you guessing right to the end, with a nasty little sting in the tail
The Inmate

By Freida McFadden

5 stars

My new favourite mystery writer.
Killer Harvest

By Paul Cleeve

5 stars

A fascinating mystery that examines the intricacies of donor transplants.
All the Colours of the Dark

By Chris Whitaker

5 stars

Deeply moving and beautifully written.
The Housemaid is Watching

By Freida McFadden

5 stars

Great mystery read, keeps you guessing right to the twisty end. Loved it.
The Housemaid's Secret

By Freida McFadden

5 stars

Fabulous - have also read the sequel and can't wait to read the prequel
The Royal Librarian

By Daisy Wood

3 stars

I enjoyed this book, but it was a bit predictable and slow moving. It also kept flicking backwards and forwards between two timelines - which can work, but I did not enjoy this element. The story line was good, however, I found the references to very famous people interacting with fictional characters less believable than if all the characters were fictional. I think this was because people like Queen Elizabeth have lives that are so rigorously documented. I prefer historical novels that stick to the facts but are richly imagined.
We All Live Here

By Jojo Moyes

5 stars

Absolutely delightful exploration of family relationships told from the perspective of a recently divorced mother whose husband left for a younger woman. Lila is an author. She had just completed a book about how to keep your marriage alive, so it was particularly shocking for her when hr husband left. She comes to realise that it takes two... A light-hearted, often humorous and poignant novel. Gorgeously written.
Life or Death

By Michael Robotham

5 stars

Robotham never disappoints. A finely realised layered story about sacrificial love. A man is condemned to 11 years in prison for something he did not do. He holds his peace to keep his promise and to keep someone safe. An excellent read.
The Last Dress from Paris

By Jade Beer

5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story is set in the 1950s in Paris and explores the world of British Politics, French fashion (Christian Dior) and an illicit love affair that ends badly. It is told from the unique perspective of the main character's granddaughter, who goes on a journey, following a set of eight dresses worn by her grandmother and which have accompanying notes that give clues to her life. It is more than a romance, dealing with the sometimes complicated relationships of mothers and daughters. A great read.
Total Control

By David Baldacci

4 stars

This was a reprint of one of his early books with an introduction from Baldacci about how and why he wrote this book, which was his second novel. It was a good read, although perhaps nor as complex as some of his later books.
We Are All Guilty Here

By Karin Slaughter

5 stars

Gritty, disturbing at times, the characters are well developed and the writing itself is beautiful.

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Classical Music

Let Me Lie

I Let You Go

I See You

The Inmate

Killer Harvest

All the Colours of the Dark

The Housemaid is Watching

The Housemaid's Secret

The Royal Librarian

We All Live Here

Life or Death

The Last Dress from Paris

Total Control

We Are All Guilty Here

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