Coastliners by Joanne Harris

As I finished this book I had to admit I felt quite a sense of achievement. I'd made it! My trudge through treacle had come to a painful close. Sorry, to all of you expecting another chocolat you will be disappointed...at least I was. I found it slow-going and lacking of any gripping storyline. Although as always her descriptive skills are fantastic the actual storyline lacked that something special. I don't think I'll be picking up another of her books for a while.
Now I am starting The Misconceiver by Lucy Ferriss, I picked it up from a charity shop for 60p s0 I will let you know when I have finished it.
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Slammerkin

Another book finished and enjoyed. Although this was probably the polar opposite to The Book Thief I really enjoyed it. The character is believable and like me LOVE dresses and clothes. How could I not enjoy the book...not one for prostitution myself the similarities end there but I really enjoyed reading about a time and conditions I know little about.

I sat in the sun and read the last few chapters and the red shoulders prove that it was a gripping ending as I didn't have time for suncream or shade! I'm like a woman possessed with the last few chapters of a good book, I have to finish it at all costs!

The Book Thief

I finished The Book Thief by Markus Zusak a few days ago and thought I would write a few words about it. I always intend to list the books I get through but there are so many and I never get round to jotting them down. This was quite possibly one of the best, most clever books I have read, and I have read a lot! It is narrated by Death himself and follows the tale of a young girl Lisel Meminger, the book thief and a child of Nazi Germany. Stealing stories helps her and many others through that terrible time. The use of language and the intricate story line kept me gripped till the last page. Death as the narrator gave me a totally different reading experience to the norm and I loved that unique stance. Rarely do I want to read a book a second time over but this one would definitely come in this category.

I am now half way to finishing Slammerkin, and again really enjoying it. I will review it once I have finished. The sun is shining, the house work is nearly done, and then the book will be my priority!!