en-US Thu, 29 May 2025 14:23:51 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Review7606378311 Thu, 29 May 2025 14:23:51 -0700 /review/show/7606378311 Susanne gave 5 stars to On The Edge (ebook) by Sarah Turner
Gentle, warm, and thoughtful in slowly revealing the nature of "family".
Young Stan is a surprisingly good vehicle to help the protagonist, Joni, on her journey of discovery and acceptance following the death of her Nana.
Nana Phyllis, although deceased now, is the catalyst for bringing together this fractured family, with her array of kind and kooky friends, and her 'bonkers' week of challenges for her beloved family.
A delightful story that I read in a single sitting. ]]> Review7562191592 Wed, 28 May 2025 03:17:28 -0700 /review/show/7562191592 Susanne gave 3 stars to The Viscount and the Vicar's Daughter (Kindle Edition) by Mimi Matthews
]]> ReadStatus9476630464 Tue, 27 May 2025 16:39:58 -0700 /review/show/7605262745 Susanne is currently reading Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray
]]> Review7581109843 Sun, 25 May 2025 17:33:26 -0700 /review/show/7581109843 Susanne gave 4 stars to Sanctuary (Paperback) by Garry Disher
bookshelves: australian-writers
3.5 stars
Took me a long time to get into this story, but by halfway through (I had to persevere as it was a book club pick), I found a rhythm I could follow.
I never quite connected with the protagonist, but sympathised with her difficult life. However, Des, the retiring policeman, resonated with me. His dogged determination to see this last case through to its resolution was admirable, and he was a well rounded character.
]]> Review7500316557 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:51:28 -0700 /review/show/7500316557 Susanne gave 5 stars to Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell's Invisible Life (Hardcover) by Anna Funder
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I'm calling this a work of 'faction', but "Wifedom" is a blend of a number of genres, including biography with elements of autobiography/memoir.
Anna funder's research is meticulous - check out her many sources in the back matter - and she weaves it through the reveal of the marriage of two wonderful literary minds - Eileen and Eric Blair, otherwise known as George Orwell.
This book drew a great deal of discussion in my book club, both about the book, and about what makes a marriage then and now.
Highly recommended, but be prepared to feel angry again and again as you read. ]]> Review7427092290 Sun, 11 May 2025 23:18:48 -0700 /review/show/7427092290 Susanne gave 3 stars to The Grand Design (Hardcover) by Stephen Hawking
]]> ReadStatus9414964544 Sun, 11 May 2025 23:16:03 -0700 /review/show/7562191592 Susanne is currently reading The Viscount and the Vicar's Daughter by Mimi Matthews
]]> Review7484606392 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:08:53 -0700 /review/show/7484606392 Susanne gave 4 stars to The Great Hippopotamus Hotel (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #25) by Alexander McCall Smith
A gentle relaxing read. Lovely to revisit these delightful Botswana characters as they seek the perpetrator of sabotage at the Great Hippopotamus Hotel.
Love the scenes with Mma Makutsi's shoes. ]]> ReadStatus9325825534 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:08:48 -0700 /review/show/7500316557 Susanne is currently reading Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder
]]> Review7484606392 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:05:54 -0700 /review/show/7484606392 Susanne gave 4 stars to The Great Hippopotamus Hotel (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #25) by Alexander McCall Smith
A gentle relaxing read. Lovely to revisit these delightful Botswana characters as they seek the perpetrator of sabotage at the Great Hippopotamus Hotel.
Love the scenes with Mma Makutsi's shoes. ]]>