janettebm's reviews
134 reviews

Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All by Jonas Jonasson

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.5

I needed a fun, light-hearted read and this was it (apart from all the murders but they were necessary).  This fit the bill perfectly.

Great characters and an entertaining plot line
The Story of My Teeth by Valeria Luiselli

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funny informative reflective medium-paced

3.25

A fascinating read with elements of humour, relevent quotes and historical facts
The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald

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4.5

The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward

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dark emotional sad

3.75

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

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dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

3.75

The Earthquake Bird by Susanna Jones

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

2.75

Managing and Other Lies by Willow Heath

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dark emotional inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

4.5


I hadn't read or been a fan of horror until recently but this debut collection may have converted me
Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad

4.5

I'm Only In It for the Parking: Life and laughter from the priority seats by Lost Voice Guy aka Lee Ridley

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funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted

4.25

Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys

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emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

4.75