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A Political Proposal

Advantages: Unusual and engaging characters; highly entertaining yet edifying at the same time
Disadvantages: Occasionally bangs the drum too long

Usually I'd thank an author or publisher that had supplied me with a review copy of a book at the end of my review but I am so delighted to have read Michelle P. Granas's 'Zaremba: or Love and the Rule of Law' that feel compelled to offer my thanks immedi ...

fizzytom 14.06.2013 · Read full review
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Review of Zaremba or Love and the Rule of Law - Michelle Granas

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You should read this, I tell you!

Advantages: Well written, good debut, interesting story
Disadvantages: Nothing for me

Sometimes I am sent books to review that I quickly dismiss as not being something I would read as I don't think they are of the chick lit genre. Emily Gillmor Murphy's debut novels was one such book - on looking at the cover I didn't think I'd like it, bu ...

mummy2harry 15.06.2013 · Read full review
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Review of You and I - Emily Gillmor Murphy

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Sweet Dreams are Made of This

Advantages: Adictive story, unique idea
Disadvantages: Characters a little hit-and-miss, had much more potential

In Your Dreams – Amy Martin I am always looking for new books to read and I was lucky enough to win this book through a book blog giveaway and could not wait to read it. Although I wondered whether the write up sounded a little too young for me, it peak ...

elfbwillow 10.06.2013 · Read full review
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Review of In Your Dreams - Amy Martin

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John Lanchester's Capital - A worthwhile waste of time

Advantages: Quite readable
Disadvantages: Unexceptional plot line

I really am amazed that no one has ever thought of such a plot line before. Take a random street and then describe the everyday lives of the various inhabitants. Genius! I can even perhaps see a long running soap opera emerging from the concept. OK enou ...

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Nothing New with Revived

Advantages: Story is entertaining in parts, some emotional moments
Disadvantages: Background and information not fully explored

Revived – Cat Patrick I am always on the lookout for new books to read, and having many friends who are book-a-holics like me, I often get recommendations, ones which come in all shapes and sizes. This particular young adult author was already familiar t ...

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