Review:Two stars for finishing this book. Very shallow and superficial. The characters were not very likable, very one dimensional and undeveloped. The first 30% of the story, Sam finds Jory in clubs, they go eat, he drives him home and repeat, and repeat. What was the purpose in that? Minimal dialogue, answering question with a question, one word answers. It became repetitive and tiring. Ugh, I'm disappointed. And no resolution at the end.... Grrr. Read more

Review:An entertaining poignant story where many home truths revealed about human nature with humour and sympathy. The writing is energetic and resourceful creating wonderful picture of the various colourful characters. Read more

Review:This writer changed literature. From his writings, Journey and Death on Credit are ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENTS for the canon that is contemporary literature. Without Celine, we would have no basis on which to rest Kerouac, we would be missing, dare I say, Kurt Vonnegut as we know him. This writer influenced them all. You can not help but hate him in his manifest destiny of dismal sadness. Nothing is good enough for him, he is cynical, sees life as ultimately humiliating. He does have moments of joy. M... Read more

Review:Wow, just wow. This is a story about friendship and love. I cried several times reading this book. I couldn't put it down.

The two MCs Isreal and Sam have been best friends since they were teenagers. Iz learns that he was switched at birth with another boy named Nick. We take this journey with Isreal as he meets his birth mother and deals with the parents that raised him. Thru it all Sam is his anchor. When Iz feels like his life is spinning out he has Sam. The bond between them was so s... Read more

Review:Having read About a Boy shortly after finishing Hornby's first novel High Fidelity, I have to say that while I liked this book, it didn't live up to the lofty standards of Hornby's brilliant debut. Hornby again provides a mid-30's male slacker as a protagonist, who feels empty when between relationships but who remains in tune with contemporary pop culture. He even has the protagonist, Will, meet a date in Rob's imaginary record store from High Fidelity, Championship Vinyl, as a playful ... Read more

Review:When I saw this book, I immediately wanted to read it. I'd been waiting a long time for Marian's next book!

But when I finally started reading it...ugh. Marian Keyes has dealt with some very serious subjects before -- drug addiction, psychological trauma, devastating illness, loss of a spouse -- so I was prepared to be dealing with some weighty subject matter. Marian can usually handle even the most serious stuff with wit and a tender touch. But this book...wow. It was really brutal. I me... Read more

Review:“Braht is pretty much good at everything. And I mean everything. I’m worried I might be falling for the fashionable ****er. ****.”

OMG! Ash and Braht! These two…I can’t even! They are ridiculous! Their coupledom was imminent, but the journey to get there was hilarious, sexy, and oh so sweet! Despite their ridiculousness, both as a couple and as individuals, I couldn’t get enough of these two! Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby have brightened my day with this co-written LAUGHT OUT LOUD rom-com an... Read more

Review:Good: many stories/adventures in one book, overfilled with sophisticated vocabulary and historical/cultural references

Bad: should be accompanied with a dictionary and internet connection for additional reference

The Rosalind Russell movie is my favorite classic, which is why I read the book. The book is also a wonderful classic that weaves together rich imagination and elegant writing (my vocabulary has grown immensely). Read more

Review:After Care is a beautiful story. You don’t have to be 40+ to enjoy and relate to Edie Williams and Tommy Carrigan. If you’ve endured a long term relationship break-up, survived an illness or just looking for an emotionally satisfying read, this is your book.

I think one of the many reasons why I fell in love with this story is because I connected with Edie.. she’s in her 40s with adult children, survived a marriage of 20+ years breakup and I can relate to her insecurities.

Within t... Read more

Review:The entire trilogy is a singular experience. Old Filth, Veneering, Betty, Fiscal -Smith , the lot of them! ! Brilliant! take Jane Austin, mix in some good solid Dickens and add a dollop,of Pat Barker. If you like English novels you'll stay up nights to read through all three books. Read more