I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did, even though I know many book clubs swear by it. I enjoyed the glimpse of daily life in a part of tI didn't expect to like this book as much as I did, even though I know many book clubs swear by it. I enjoyed the glimpse of daily life in a part of the world (Botswana) I otherwise know nothing about. I fell in love with the cadence of the language and the way Mma. Ramotswe deducted the simple (& not so simple) cases brought to her shop. I almost didn't read it since I do not like most mystery novels, but the audiobook I listened to was so well done that I am looking forward to the other books in this series. ...more
While I really enjoyed this book while I was reading it, it wasn't one I thought about much when I wasn't reading it. It was a very nice book. I was dWhile I really enjoyed this book while I was reading it, it wasn't one I thought about much when I wasn't reading it. It was a very nice book. I was drawn to the setting in Nepal, but was slightly bummed that it didn't play a bigger role in the story.
The story and characterizations were very well done - star crossed lovers and crazy parents are something just about everyone can relate to. ...more
I really enjoyed reading this book! Actually, I've enjoyed all the Tracy Chevalier books I've read so far. :) Good characterizations and I love the waI really enjoyed reading this book! Actually, I've enjoyed all the Tracy Chevalier books I've read so far. :) Good characterizations and I love the way she brings works of art to life. ...more
I have long wanted to read Grimm's fairy tales in their original state (or at least a close translation!) but have never gotten around to doing so...uI have long wanted to read Grimm's fairy tales in their original state (or at least a close translation!) but have never gotten around to doing so...until now. This compilation of short stories doesn't leave the gory bits out that Disney did, but it doesn't dwell on them either. For example, Cinderella's stepsisters cut off bits of their feet so they can fit into her slipper, but it's stated in a very matter of fact manner. Because of this, these stories are fun for both children and adults. I recommend them to anyone interested in reading Grimms' tales in as close a manner as possible....more
I really enjoyed this well-researched account of Shackleton's doomed attempt to cross Antarctica as told by the carpenter's cat, Mrs. Chippy. Chippy rI really enjoyed this well-researched account of Shackleton's doomed attempt to cross Antarctica as told by the carpenter's cat, Mrs. Chippy. Chippy really tells it like it is...as long as you don't mind things slightly skewed by feline sensibilities. In the retelling of this tale, Alexander includes quite a number of footnotes to expand upon many of the points Chippy makes. Many find these distracting, but I thought they were very helpful - especially since this is the first book I've read on the topic....more
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