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Reviews - Fiction |
| Book Club Reviews - Fiction |
Wakening – Derek Johns
Delightful story set in the 1960’s about a teenage boy who drops out of university to fulfil his dream to go to Marrakesh and find himself, in the most exciting decade of the century.
Reviewed by Chris
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The bookshop on Jacaranda Street – Marlish Glome
A book full of dysfunctional people who, in the end, manage to get their lives on an even path. A mixture of quite sophisticated black comedy and naïve romanticism. The ending smacks of the romances the main character professes to detest. However an enjoyable read.
Reviewed by Robin
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Flying Troutmans – Miriam Toews
Reminiscent of “Little Miss Sunshine” this rollicking book is the story of an aunt taking her eccentric niece and nephew on a trip from Canada to California in an old van to search for their long lost father, when their mother has a severe mental health crisis. Toews is a graphic writer, who can keep you fully engaged.
Reviewed by Robin
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Game control – Lionel Shriver
Rollicking, informative, unexpected twists! Young woman is challenged to revise her concepts regarding modern day Africa. Entertaining biography of author!
Reviewed by Maeve
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The winter vault – Anne Michaels
Stunningly descriptive and poetic. Love story interwoven with parental and cultural links, displacement of peoples from damming of rivers (St Lawrence, Canada and Nile) and war catastrophes.
Reviewed by Maeve
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The family tree – Ilsa Evans
A bit hard to get into but very enjoyable. Kate decides to take time out to write a book but family ties interfere. She eventually starts writing but mainly involves family…
Reviewed by Judy
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The heir – Vita Sackville-West
A reprint of a novella written in 1921 – 22. A bit dated in some aspects, but a delightful read. Sackville-West’s drawing of people, their characteristics, reactions to events and development is acerbic and right on the nail. It can be read at a single sitting.
Reviewed by Robin
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