I'm so sorry I haven't written for so long - I just haven't been inspired of late. I've been reading lots of books lately,but unfortunately they have been mostly (ok, all) trashy novels picked up at the surf shop on our summer holiday. I am now truly out of books to read and am waiting for my new arrivals from book depository that I will review as soon as I get them (will have to keep you in suspense until then).
There was one book of note during the whole of January though - Kate Atkinson's 'Started Early, Took My Dog'. This was given to me by a very brave friend for my birthday - I had seen it in the shops and it had been recommended by the book shop, but I hadn't got around to getting myself a copy.
The book was ok - I'm sorry Kate, but I didn't love it - I enjoyed it and it certainly ticked all the boxes for a good holiday read, but it didn't tick all my boxes.
The book is essentially a detective story with a few twists. There were lots of interesting side stories within the story (such as cases of child disappearances and the detective work required to try and find them), but none of these issues were further explored. I didn't find the main detective story to be gripping or madly interesting. The main character was a man that I didn't really connect with or feel much empathy towards. I really wanted to love this book, but it just wasn't what I thought it would be and was a bit disappointed.
I do still love getting books as presents though!!!! You just never know what you might discover....
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