True to form Mr O'Connor takes us on a journey which educates, elucidate's, shocks and absorbs us. We feel the fear and the elation. Masterful.
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Cincise31 reviewed My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor
Cincise31 reviewed Four letters of love by Niall Williams
Cincise31 finished reading Four Letters of Love by Niall Williams
The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell
4 stars
At 595 pages this is a 'monumental' read. The breadth of subject matter covered is an awesome achievement. 1984-2044 timelined, in fact and imaginary. A parallel world; civilisation breakdown....the climate crisis foretold; characters relatable and expansive cultural references. Enjoyed it.
Cincise31 reviewed Slough House by Mick Herron
Cincise31 reviewed The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty
2 stars
Skips along at a pace that makes it easy reading. Her female characters are facing 'real-life' dilemmas. Grief; loss of a child; adultery; having 'the rug pulled out from under one' and still getting up in the morning! All handled intelligently by the author and not all 'happy ever after' - which makes it a palatable read.
Cincise31 rated The Husband's Secret: 2 stars
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty, Liane Moriarty
The Husband's Secret is a novel by Liane Moriarty that was first published on 30 July 2013. The novel tells …
Cincise31 reviewed Show Me the Bodies by Peter Apps
Show Me The Bodies. How We Let Grenfell Happen by Peter Apps
5 stars
You will cry. In sorrow and with rage. Incredible investigative journalism that has made it possible for the horrific to be 'palatable' and hence, known. Huge Thankyou to the author and a lasting, sensitive, loving legacy for those deceased and those bereaved. The rest of us should be 'raging'!
Cincise31 reviewed That they may face the rising sun by John McGahern
That They May Face the Rising Sun
4 stars
Capturing the slowed pace; of characters' interaction in the 'simple life' lived. The seething undercurrents and ultimately 'a kindness of understanding'. The human construct.
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Cincise31 rated Young Man, I Think You're Dying: 3 stars
Cincise31 reviewed Young Man, I Think You're Dying by Joan Fleming
Young Man I Think You're Dying by Joan Fleming
An interesting experience of the deteriorating mind, rationalised, through a young man's eyes. The reader given access to the thinking processes of an emerging 'psychopathic' personality and their unwitting contacts.The writing style reminiscent of Dorothy Parker's short stories. In that we are that 'fly on the wall'.