I'm only here for the cast of extended family. There I've said it. Simon remains an out of touch so-and-so and there is enormous privilege which he doI'm only here for the cast of extended family. There I've said it. Simon remains an out of touch so-and-so and there is enormous privilege which he doesn't really seem to acknowledge or appreciate with his art and trips to "recover" and to paint in Venice, the beautiful apartment etc. etc. Yet again his sister and step-mother step into the breach to make this a readable series. All the wrong people keep dying off in this series it's quite annoying!...more
Man it sucks that he's lost Polly and by extension Eve - but he is becoming more humanMan it sucks that he's lost Polly and by extension Eve - but he is becoming more human...more
I ended up having to re-read the start of this as it jumps around A LOT between 24 years ago, last month 3 months ago, 2 weeks ago etc. etc. In the enI ended up having to re-read the start of this as it jumps around A LOT between 24 years ago, last month 3 months ago, 2 weeks ago etc. etc. In the end it all made sense but not the best. ...more
Ok it's growing on me - some smart detective work and not backing down and believing in what you saw. Ok it's growing on me - some smart detective work and not backing down and believing in what you saw. ...more
Sucks to be in public service when your family has very little tolerances for the demands on your time. I'm ambivalent if this is a keep series yet. ISucks to be in public service when your family has very little tolerances for the demands on your time. I'm ambivalent if this is a keep series yet. I do like the shorter length though...more
Not quite as enamoured of this series as his "Maddie Ives" series - Joel Norris is just not as much of a character / personality. And the evil twists.Not quite as enamoured of this series as his "Maddie Ives" series - Joel Norris is just not as much of a character / personality. And the evil twists....more
Pretty gory horrid vibes killer. And Maddie is hard as nails - poor Adam - talk about kicking a dog when he's down (and hopeful)Pretty gory horrid vibes killer. And Maddie is hard as nails - poor Adam - talk about kicking a dog when he's down (and hopeful)...more
Lots of twists and turns along with a few tropes - the culprit is divulged fairly early on and then it's just a case of trying to drum up enough evideLots of twists and turns along with a few tropes - the culprit is divulged fairly early on and then it's just a case of trying to drum up enough evidence for a conviction...more
Knew that was going to be a "keeper" series - trigger warning on domestic abuse and the manipulation of people in a fragile mind state. Sub-plot thickeKnew that was going to be a "keeper" series - trigger warning on domestic abuse and the manipulation of people in a fragile mind state. Sub-plot thickens at the end with a cliff-hanger. ...more
This must be the ultimate in books about people making poor life choices and misinterpreting both the people who care for them and also who are using This must be the ultimate in books about people making poor life choices and misinterpreting both the people who care for them and also who are using them. Somewhat bizarre. ...more
Mixed feelings about this one. Although there are attempts to be funny and self-deprecating you get the sense that actually the guy is a bit of a figjMixed feelings about this one. Although there are attempts to be funny and self-deprecating you get the sense that actually the guy is a bit of a figjam. The sad part is the cuts in the education department and the way that facilities and children suffer. ...more
This time the catholic church comes under scrutiny and we're away from the evil satanic circle. but ... cliffhanger endingThis time the catholic church comes under scrutiny and we're away from the evil satanic circle. but ... cliffhanger ending...more
I really enjoy the writing (and voice for the audiobook) of Ruth Jones. she shows female friendship in all its messy nuance through the arc of time. HI really enjoy the writing (and voice for the audiobook) of Ruth Jones. she shows female friendship in all its messy nuance through the arc of time. Having left my home country in my early 20s and been globe trotting since then it's something I always wonder about - what it would be like to have intense long lasting friendships that are predicated on place staying consistent rather than the intense and short-lived in proximity friendships but that ebb and flow based on the fact that you then are geographically separate. ...more
What happens when someone wraps you in a pact of murder, but it's not intended to just be a once off and you want out? Another engrossing thriller fromWhat happens when someone wraps you in a pact of murder, but it's not intended to just be a once off and you want out? Another engrossing thriller from Peter Swanson....more
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