I'm not normally a fan of 'travelogues', as they can, sometimes, be written in dry, onerous and overly-earnest language. But this was a HUGE, exceptioI'm not normally a fan of 'travelogues', as they can, sometimes, be written in dry, onerous and overly-earnest language. But this was a HUGE, exception!
The author's story of his ten years in the Land of the Rising Sun, recounts his experiences and (inevitable!) misadventures of teaching English in a country where you arrive as a complete and utter, novice.
Written in an entertaining, accessible, and humorous style, Abroad in Japan is an absolute joy from beginning to end: one not to be missed!...more
This was the first Hercule Poirot novel by Sophie Hannah that I've read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think I can confidently state that Agatha ChrisThis was the first Hercule Poirot novel by Sophie Hannah that I've read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think I can confidently state that Agatha Christie would be immensely delighted with the author's characterisation and plot line - not to mention the excellent, ultimate plot twist.
On the strength of my enjoyment of this novel, I've ordered the others in the series, and can't wait to read of Hercule and Catchpool's earlier adventures together....more
Loved this! Fun to read and the plot flows effortlessly. I hope there are many more tales to come involving the Fairway Players, Femi, Charlotte, and Loved this! Fun to read and the plot flows effortlessly. I hope there are many more tales to come involving the Fairway Players, Femi, Charlotte, and Roderick....more
Sharon Bolton's novels never disappoint and The Fake Wife is no exception. The storyline moves along swiftly and the characters are very well-drawn.
TSharon Bolton's novels never disappoint and The Fake Wife is no exception. The storyline moves along swiftly and the characters are very well-drawn.
The relationship between the two detectives is something which I hope the author will use as a starting point for a future series of novels, as it really does work well.
This was a straight 5* for me with a conclusion I definitely see coming.
I'm new to Clare Mackintosh, but after really enjoying (and devouring!) this one, I'll definitely be reading the first DC Ffion Morgan novel, 'The LasI'm new to Clare Mackintosh, but after really enjoying (and devouring!) this one, I'll definitely be reading the first DC Ffion Morgan novel, 'The Last Party'.
I found DC Ffion Morgan a likeable and engaging lead character, and the descriptions of the North Wales landscape add a picturesque background to the drama.
Oh, and my review wouldn't be complete without a shout-out to Dave the Dog - hope to read more about him in future DC Ffion Morgan novels, too! ...more
**spoiler alert** This was an absolutely superb novel from beginning to end. The plot and characters kept me turning the pages, and as always with Tuv**spoiler alert** This was an absolutely superb novel from beginning to end. The plot and characters kept me turning the pages, and as always with Tuva, there's a terifying, cliffhanger of a twist right at the very end....more
This is Greg's second novel and his writing goes from strength to strength. This kept me hooked throughout and is a stunning page-turner of a story wiThis is Greg's second novel and his writing goes from strength to strength. This kept me hooked throughout and is a stunning page-turner of a story with an ending you won't see coming....more
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