Reviews and Comments

Unlikeable and predictable characters in a novel that pushes a positive narrative about Spain and a negative narrative about the British living there. Feels very forced at times, and as if the author is very keen to share things they know about Spain so crams them awkwardly into the story. It's ok I guess if you want a bland holiday read.

Irritated by the lead character by the end of chapter 1. She's needy, slightly dim, and very precious. She dislikes her dads new wife although she seems sweet.
Chapter 2 shows she's dismissive and clueless about (early) twitter.

So far I'm more annoyed than entertained.

I'm hanging on in case she gets her comeuppance

Well that was terrifying. I haven't read a horror story in years. Now I remember why. I might never sleep again

20% in to this and it's really creepy. I haven't read horror in years. Has a very Stephen king feel. I don't think I'll be reading it in the dark.

Time for another re read. I feel like this is a Discworld novel i haven't reread enough. I'm already seeing little things i hadn't noticed before. Colon calling Vimes 'Sam' when he's taking to Nobby about him for example. showing their very real friendship. And Vimes being very complimentary about Colon

It's free on kobo and project gutenberg if you fancy a read

Having a little re read as I won an autographed hard back and it's very beautiful.

Enjoyable. Not too sure about the ending. But quite a page turner.

Bold opening sentence.

"I lost my left eye on a beautiful autumn morning with not a cloud in the sky. "

I must stop believing hype and awards when it comes to books. This book features not a single likeable character. It finishes suddenly with no closure. A depressing read that constantly felt on the edge of a good story but never quite made it.