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Reviews of books that I have read

Book Review: The Tall Man by Phoebe Locke

Posted on 14 May 2019 by

The Tall Man by Phoebe Locke My rating: 3 of 5 stars Based upon a true story, this account of what happened when three schoolgirls were psychologically manipulated into committing the most horrendous and chilling crime, is quite gripping. Investigative … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Deception by Elizabeth Ducie

Posted on 13 May 2019 by

Counterfeit! by Elizabeth Ducie My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a well-crafted and very believable tale of deceit and intrigue. The pace is good and is maintained throughout. I love the characters, who continue to reveal hidden secrets … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Reach For The Sky: Story Of Douglas Bader, Dso, Dfc by Paul Brickhill

Posted on 29 April 2019 by

Reach For The Sky: Story Of Douglas Bader, Dso, Dfc by Paul Brickhill My rating: 5 of 5 stars Inspirational WWII Pilot My Mum bought me this book when I was about 12 or 13. I still have it on … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Get Dressed: The Monsters are Coming by Sarah Howlett

Posted on 28 April 2019 by

Get Dressed: The Monsters are Coming by Sarah Howlett My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really love the concept of using rhyme to encourage children to get themselves dressed, eat their breakfast, brush their teeth and their hair and … Continue reading →

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Book review: Incendiary by Chris Cleave

Posted on 19 April 2019 by

Incendiary by Chris Cleave My rating: 5 of 5 stars Original, entertaining, authentic and believable An East End [of London:] woman decides to write a letter to Osama bin Laden after a team of his suicide bombers wreck her life … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Perfectly Flawed: Living with Genetic Illness by Molvia Maddox

Posted on 12 April 2019 by

It is with great sadness and heavy heart that I report the death of Krystie, a very courageous and inspirational young lady. I worked with her mother, Molvia, at the time that she published this book, which you must read. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Magic Mountain

Posted on 11 April 2019 by

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The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann My rating: 1 of 5 stars At the risk of being labelled a Philistine, I declare that this book is one of the most insufferably boring tomes that…

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