Reviewed on May 23, 2008 12:49:51 PM
I found this title to be somewhat long winded and actually quite difficult to follow at times , despite the plot being pretty straightforward.
The Peak District setting will appeal to fans of Peter Robinson , but I found the geographical descriptions a bit repetitive after a while. Likewise with...
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Reviewed on May 12, 2008 11:42:11 AM
I really enjoyed this book , it reminded me very much of Julie Myerson in its style.
The underlying theme is one of the past governing the present and how that dictates the relationships of the central characters. There is a an overwhelming emotional drain throughout - as the feelings of love ,...
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Reviewed on May 1, 2008 12:32:01 PM
Well , it is always with some trepidation that I read a book that has been lauded so highly and nominated for pretty much every significant literary prize in the land - not that they come along that often. Can it possibly live up to the high praise it has gained ?
In this case , the answer is a...
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Reviewed on Mar 18, 2008 11:21:10 AM
Slow down , you move to fast .... from speed walking to speed dating , Honore's analysis of modern living sees haste in everything we do. He advocates a slower , more measured pace and unravels the ways in which the apparent need for speed has crept into the psyche almost unnoticed. An excellent...
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