Category: Book Reviews – Adults
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Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall
I am not normally into murder mystery, but I was pushed to read this book by the Book Club I recently joined, and I am glad as this book is a real gem. It is an easy read and the description of the English countryside with two opponent pubs and the psychological insight of the…
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The Stasi Game by David Young
The story is set in 1938 and 1982. It involves a female police detective investigating a murder. In 1938 a 12 year old boy visits Dresden for a holiday with his parents and develops his first crush on a local girl. Back in 1982 he returns to Dresden to find his first love and meets up…
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Is She Really Going Out With Him? by Sophie Cousens
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Bath, “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” is a bright, bubbly modern romance story. Based in Bath, it’s lovely for local residents to spot some of the iconic places such as the Roman Baths, The Guildhall and The Jane Austen Centre. Very topical this year given that it…
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Emily Goes To Exeter by M. C. Beaton
Emily Goes To Exeter is the first in the series of the travelling matchmaker series by M.C. Beaton. I listened to this on audiobook through BorrowBox. There was a good narrator, and it was a nice short story – ideal for car journeys and walks. I wasn’t sure what the story was about, having never…
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The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves
This review was written by Rachel on behalf of The Bath Bloodhounds. ‘When a body is found on the common outside Rosebank, an isolated care home for troubled teens, DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work, and her only clue is…
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Evolution: The Human Story by Prof. Alice Roberts
Well known TV presenter Prof. Alice Roberts has co-authored this fairly lavish book, along with a number of other experts in the evolution of our species, and I think it’s fair to say that if you are a fan of Alice Robert’s work, you will find this book pretty interesting. This is the second edition,…
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Kaleidoscope by Danielle Steel
This Danielle Steel book is all about three sisters! Separated as kids by a difficult family situation, they grow up in totally different worlds. The story jumps back and forth in time, showing how this childhood trauma affects them all. It’s a classic Steel tearjerker, spiced up with a little romance. Paris during wartime where…
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The Power of Geography by Tim Marshall
The power of geography follows the same structures and theme of the previous book of Tim Marshall, Prisoners of Geography. Each chapter focuses on a different country/area and the aim is to demonstrate how today political and economical decisions are the consequences not only of the history of that country but also the physical/geographical features…
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The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks
I picked up this book because I love films and I read Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks (short stories) last year but was underwhelmed by it. This, Hanks first novel, is also a bit lacklustre. It describes in detail how a movie is put together, (which I found interesting, what exactly is a Grip?) from…
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Weep by Eoin Brady
Weep: The Irish Epidemic by Eoin Brady Mr. Brady brings readers along on a brutal yet relatable journey along the eastern coast of Ireland, filled with moments of fun, desperation, and tension. The narrative will have you eagerly flipping pages to see how each set piece concludes, while simultaneously making you hesitant to turn the…