(I
apologize for not knowing how to link these pictures to the Goodreads descriptions
and reviews. I’ll figure it out soon, I promise.)
I
am currently reading two books, which is unusual for me, as I like to
concentrate and focus on only one at a time. But someone kept bugging me to
read
so I am (a little over halfway through). I am reading, for
myself, The Woman Upstairs (I’m not very far along, at least not as far as I’d
like to be).
What did I recently finish?
I liked it very much. It’s translated from Spanish (I
really wish I could read it in the language in which it was originally written
because I think it might have lost some of the author’s colorful detail in translation.
Who knows?). It’s set in Bogota (missing the accent, I know), Columbia and that
fascinated me. I highly recommend this book. And,
I thought this book was merely okay. I actually had a bit of
difficulty even giving it 3-stars on Goodreads. I was originally attracted to
it because of it’s setting (Chicago), which I enjoyed because I know the city
well and could visualize the scenes. BUT, the writing and plot, in my opinion,
were sorely lacking in creativity and detail. Quick read and I’m hesitant to
recommend.
What will I read next?
AKA
The Ship of Theseus, which I have sitting next to my bed. I’m dying to pick it
up.
Or
(Which I just ordered from Amazon and awaiting it's arrival).
Or
I can never decide until I'm finished with what I'm currently reading...
Or
I can never decide until I'm finished with what I'm currently reading...
Should Be Reading hosts this Wednesday book link up.
I am sad that you didn't think much of The Silent Wife as I'm due to read that soon but The Woman Upstairs looks promising!
ReplyDeleteI didn't. I'm sorry!!!! You may like it though. It is a quick read. But I am enjoying what I've read of The Woman Upstairs.
DeleteOh wow, some great books here Gina! I've had The Woman Upstairs on my Kindle for so long, maybe time to get to it? Here's my link http://wp.me/p32hC2-wA
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying what little I've had the opportunity (time) to read so far. Maybe we can compare thoughts when finished...
DeleteI LOVED Sycamore Row. I have been a massive Grisham fan since I was 12 years old, but have been super disappointed with his last 3 or 4 books. This one more than made up for it. I loved A Time To Kill, and I was thrilled to be back with all of the Ford County characters.
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying it. I got it for my husband for Christmas and he liked it and wanted me to read too. It's funny. He keeps asking me, "What's happening now?" A Time To Kill is still my favorite, maybe just because it was his first. I've read about half of his books (not any of his "off" legals though). I have The Racketeer in a stack and will get to that one too. Can't wait to dig into Ship Of Theseus (S)!!!!!! Love and mystery awaits...
DeleteI actually really liked The Racketeer. The Firm, The Partner and The Pelican Brief are my all time favorite Grishams.
DeleteHis earliest!!!! I feel the same. I was put off of them when he seemed to be churning them out. Okay, so The Racketeer will definitely get some play ((my hubby liked it, too) I'm trying to get him to join me on the couch to read!))
DeleteI always read tons of books at a time like that. Have read the bottom one which enjoyed and lately got a lot out of The Circle.
ReplyDeleteI read The Circle recently. I liked it. Very scary premise though, wouldn't you say?
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ReplyDeleteI highly recommend Olive Kidderidge, it was one of my favorite reads last.
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to read this one for awhile and couldn't resist when I saw it at Costco last week. Soon! Thanks for stopping by catskill.
DeleteLove that you read so many books. I read three over winter break, but during school, find it hard to keep up reading as voraciously as I like to read. Waiting for the next long weekend to read another book... Might pick one from this list of yours.
ReplyDeleteI love it too. I made my goal of 52 (actuallly read 53) this year. I understand what you mean about being busy during the school year. I'm going to try to recommend/write about books more often here. It's what I love. Miss you, a.eye!
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