Two things made me laugh - the description of Kristin Hannah and Tana French. I've read both and have similar thoughts. I mean I cried reading The Nightingale, okay! I'm only human! But I completely agree that her prose is unbelievably tired and predictable and her storylines can so quickly become outrageous cliches. But... no one cares? No one even points it out? I haven't read 'The Women' yet but Hannah is always my go-to 'no-think' but still 'some substance' read (at least via the historical topic). And for Tana French, I mean, even the books I like of hers are sometimes so insane it makes me laugh. I mean - The Likeness!? How would that ever have worked?? But, so readable and so fun. Haven't read these latest non-mysteries, though.
Have you read The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel? I picked it up randomly before a trip to Portugal and the first third of the book just blew me away. It could stand alone as a novella and gave me strong O'Connor vibes with the punch at the end. The rest of the book was good, and the other two sections have themes that carry through, but it's been my unexpected read of the year and I need people to recommend it to who would appreciate it!
I’m glad you shared that opinion about Kristin Hannah because I finally got around to reading one of her books (The Four Winds) after hearing all the hype and I’m like…this is no masterpiece 😝
Do you like Colm Toibin? I just finished Long Island.
I haven’t yet tried Lorac or Tey and am really looking forward to more Golden Age delight!
Two things made me laugh - the description of Kristin Hannah and Tana French. I've read both and have similar thoughts. I mean I cried reading The Nightingale, okay! I'm only human! But I completely agree that her prose is unbelievably tired and predictable and her storylines can so quickly become outrageous cliches. But... no one cares? No one even points it out? I haven't read 'The Women' yet but Hannah is always my go-to 'no-think' but still 'some substance' read (at least via the historical topic). And for Tana French, I mean, even the books I like of hers are sometimes so insane it makes me laugh. I mean - The Likeness!? How would that ever have worked?? But, so readable and so fun. Haven't read these latest non-mysteries, though.
And yes, come see us on Zoom tonight guys!!
Have you read The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel? I picked it up randomly before a trip to Portugal and the first third of the book just blew me away. It could stand alone as a novella and gave me strong O'Connor vibes with the punch at the end. The rest of the book was good, and the other two sections have themes that carry through, but it's been my unexpected read of the year and I need people to recommend it to who would appreciate it!
I’m glad you shared that opinion about Kristin Hannah because I finally got around to reading one of her books (The Four Winds) after hearing all the hype and I’m like…this is no masterpiece 😝
Do you like Colm Toibin? I just finished Long Island.
I too, follow the rule of always buying Mary Stewart. Moon Spinners is (naturally) my favorite but This Rough Magic a close second!