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Posted on February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

The Stranding by Kate Sawyer. Gosh. You absolutely have to read this. @mskatesawyer


The Stranding by Kate Sawyer.
Gosh.
You absolutely have to read this.
@mskatesawyer

Posted on February 13, 2023February 16, 2023

2023 reads. Pine by Francine Toon. thank you @carlowlibraries


2023 reads.
Pine by Francine Toon.
thank you @carlowlibraries

Posted on February 4, 2023February 16, 2023

The Optician of Lampedusa by Emma Jane Kirby. Finished this last night. V short read


The Optician of Lampedusa by Emma Jane Kirby.
Finished this last night.
V short read based on true story of an optician from Lampedusa (title is real!) who, along with his friends, saved 47 migrants from Eritrea.

Posted on October 23, 2021May 22, 2022

I think that books you read on a holiday become very special. A book that


I think that books you read on a holiday become very special. A book that is average can be enhanced by a holiday vibe. And prosecco. And a rooftop view of the Parthenon in Athens but it sounds like I'm boasting a bit now.

However, Piranesi by Susanna Clarke needs no enhancing. I'm finding it riveting and mind bending. Oh and easy to read.

Posted on October 23, 2021February 16, 2023

I think that books you read on a holiday become very special. A book that


I think that books you read on a holiday become very special. A book that is average can be enhanced by a holiday vibe. And prosecco. And a rooftop view of the Parthenon in Athens but it sounds like I'm boasting a bit now.

However, Piranesi by Susanna Clarke needs no enhancing. I'm finding it riveting and mind bending. Oh and easy to read.

Posted on February 13, 2021February 16, 2023

The Art of Falling by Danielle Mc Laughlin-REVIEW I read a review of this novel


The Art of Falling by Danielle Mc Laughlin-REVIEW

I read a review of this novel last weekend. The reviewer shared a quote that says a reviewer should never review a book on what it should or could be but only on what it is.
I may have the quote slightly wrong but it does pay to keep this in mind when reviewing Danielle Mc Laughlin's debut novel. Danielle is a supreme and natural short story writer and I, and many people, were very excited about this novel.
It does not let down in many aspects. The plot is pacey. Plots should be pacey, shouldn't they? Lots of stuff happens to the characters in the novel and that's always a good thing. I find the floating around and discussion, thinking heavy type of novel less generous for me.
The ideas and the drama are interesting too.
It's set in Cork, the setting is described beautifully and I couldn't think of a better way to escape in a pandemic. All the settings in this novel are fresh and alive. Setting is done extremely well here.
It's tells the story of Nessa. Nessa is a strange fish. She comes across as cold and unthinking but plausibly so for the reader. Nessa is in a right mess. She's about to display a statue from a very famous artist in her art gallery and a woman from his past comes forward to claim it as her work.
Nessa also has a mixed up and naughty past as does her marriage.
I'll say no more about the plot!
I read this extremely quickly. That's a brilliant sign.
Though I said at the beginning that I should not compare this work with Danielle's short fiction working, I struggled not to but I am rewarded throughout with many, many fine instances of beautiful prose and the last chapter won it for me. The atmosphere and essence that is conveyed in these few pages alone are beautiful and I'm left happy and satisfied as a reader.

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021

The Art of Falling by Danielle Mc Laughlin-REVIEW I read a review of this novel


The Art of Falling by Danielle Mc Laughlin-REVIEW

I read a review of this novel last weekend. The reviewer shared a quote that says a reviewer should never review a book on what it should or could be but only on what it is.
I may have the quote slightly wrong but it does pay to keep this in mind when reviewing Danielle Mc Laughlin's debut novel. Danielle is a supreme and natural short story writer and I, and many people, were very excited about this novel.
It does not let down in many aspects. The plot is pacey. Plots should be pacey, shouldn't they? Lots of stuff happens to the characters in the novel and that's always a good thing. I find the floating around and discussion, thinking heavy type of novel less generous for me.
The ideas and the drama are interesting too.
It's set in Cork, the setting is described beautifully and I couldn't think of a better way to escape in a pandemic. All the settings in this novel are fresh and alive. Setting is done extremely well here.
It's tells the story of Nessa. Nessa is a strange fish. She comes across as cold and unthinking but plausibly so for the reader. Nessa is in a right mess. She's about to display a statue from a very famous artist in her art gallery and a woman from his past comes forward to claim it as her work.
Nessa also has a mixed up and naughty past as does her marriage.
I'll say no more about the plot!
I read this extremely quickly. That's a brilliant sign.
Though I said at the beginning that I should not compare this work with Danielle's short fiction working, I struggled not to but I am rewarded throughout with many, many fine instances of beautiful prose and the last chapter won it for me. The atmosphere and essence that is conveyed in these few pages alone are beautiful and I'm left happy and satisfied as a reader.

Posted on June 25, 2020February 16, 2023

The Tortilla Curtain by T. C. Boyle. Current read. Devouring but let's wait till the


The Tortilla Curtain by T. C. Boyle. Current read. Devouring but let's wait till the end till I make up my mind. No sense in making a snap judgement now...

Rozz's books

Tender
3 of 5 stars
Tender
by Belinda McKeon
Davy Byrnes Stories 2014
4 of 5 stars
Davy Byrnes Stories 2014
by Sara Baume
Foster
5 of 5 stars
Foster
by Claire Keegan
Superb, perfect short story telling from the genius of the form.
Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned
4 of 5 stars
Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned
by Wells Tower
hilarious and dark and funked up!
The Good House
1 of 5 stars
The Good House
by Ann Leary

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