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Deceptively simple writing with a deepening complexity about love and relationships.

It’s great to read how the dynamics of a friendship can change over time. This was an exciting read on a topic of creating gaming which was original and really informative. There were highs and there were lows in love and in sad times..but all in all an enjoyable read. Gabrielle Zevin is brilliant story teller that I enjoyed very much.

As always with Atkinson this book is beautifully written and combines some heart breaking subjects and the authors usual black humour. The book follows the life/ lives of Ursula who is re-born multiple times, each time learning from the mistakes of her previous life. A really unusual concept but brilliantly pulled off.

I actually meant to pick up the Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, but confused the purchase. I found the Bell absorbing and tense. Challenging relationships where there are various levels of abusive power dynamics. Mental health, religious orthodoxy and sex combine to make it heady and disturbing reading.

I actually meant to pick up the Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, but confused the purchase. I found the Bell absorbing and tense. Challenging relationships where there are various levels of abusive power dynamics. Mental health, religious orthodoxy and sex combine to make it heady and disturbing reading.

I was totally absorbed by this novel set in WW1 - not my usual go to! Winn's vivid portrayal of the war felt authentic & powerful, with the perfect character development, highly recommend.

I just like their ability to give back to the elderly a warm, nostalgic feeling through taste.