Guest jake Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Was it based around religion Angel, that's what has been putting me off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Not particularly Jake. Although the clues are religious. The book is set within Holy Week and the murderer has to be found before the end of Good Friday. I was surprised by the ending - but rest assured that although a little of religion is in it, this is basically a good murder book. Don't let the religious element ruin your perception of the book -it is a verybook! I would say that other books have alot more religion in them as their central theme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jake Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Thanks Angel. I'll most likely pick it up now as I have had an eye on it for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 Just starting Daphne Du Maurier's Jamaica Inn . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Finished Jamaica Inn last night. Quite enjoyed it as we are off to Cornwall in 2 weeks today - so this one got me into holiday mood. Daphne Du Maurier is able to portray life up on the bleakest moors and imagines ship wrecking with some gruesome insight. 7/10 Started Angels and Demons tonight and it promises to be good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Finished Angels and Demons tonight. Although using the same formula as the Da Vinci I enjoyed this one much more. I had worked out most of the culprits and wasn't too far out on the rational. Would certainly reread this one in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Will you be reading the others Angel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 I'm not sure Maurren - they don't seem to grab my attention yet. I have heard both here and at work that Deception Point is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 Now for a seriously difficult decision - what books to pack in the suitcase for end of next week when we go on holiday. I think a chick lit, Maeve Binchy, The Copper Beach (great for not concentrating in depth) and one other - may have to scan the shops tomorrow morning!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jake Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I'm not sure Maurren - they don't seem to grab my attention yet. I have heard both here and at work that Deception Point is good I liked Deception Point but didn't really get into any of the others. I read around 100ish pages of one of the other books, but the religion aspect put me clean off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I liked DP more than A&D actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 1, 2006 Author Share Posted April 1, 2006 Started Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult today . I went shopping and came back with the Accidental Mother by Rowan Coleman. (This one is to be packed for next weeks holiday) Thought I would also try a new author to me, Ian Rankin - very large book with 3 books in one - Dead Souls, Set in Darkness and The Falls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 1, 2006 Author Share Posted April 1, 2006 Updated list Philippa Gregory - The Favoured Child Philippa Gregory - Meridion Victoria Holt - The Shimmering Sands Brian Lynch - The Winner of Sorrow Susan Howatch - Penmarric P. D. James - Innocent Blood Ellis Peters - The Knocker on Deaths Door Cathy Kelly - Never Too Late Jodi Picoult - The Tenth Circle Jodi Picoult - Salem Falls read Rowan Coleman - The Accidental Mother read Maeve Binchy - the Copper Beech Ian Rankin - Dead Souls read Ian Rankin - Set in Darkness Ian Rankin - The Falls Rosamunde Pilcher - The Shell Seekers read Philippa Gregory - Wideacre read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 Just over half way through Salem Falls - so far enjoying it, but I have found this one slower and more difficult to get into for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jake Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Started Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult today. I went shopping and came back with the Accidental Mother by Rowan Coleman. (This one is to be packed for next weeks holiday) Thought I would also try a new author to me, Ian Rankin - very large book with 3 books in one - Dead Souls, Set in Darkness and The Falls. We have the whole collection of Ian Rankin's books and think they are excellent. Hope you enjoy Angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 I am looking forward to the Ian Rankin books. I love a good murder!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 Finished Salem Falls tonight. I generally enjoyed this book, but I do not think it 'packed a punch' like many of her other books. The outcome for this one was fairly predictable and did not deliver any OMG! revelations. Start the Accidental Mother tomorrow if time permits sitting in the car for a long journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jake Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 I am looking forward to the Ian Rankin books. I love a good murder!! We love them as we are very familiar with where they are set (Edinburgh). A couple have been televised, John Hannah was cast as Rebus (main character) in the first one and he was soooo wrong for the part. They got it right next time and cast Ken Stott, who I love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 15, 2006 Author Share Posted April 15, 2006 Never did read the Accidental Mother on holiday - the cottage had a copy of Rosamunde Pilcher's The Shell Seekers - which as a good guest, I read!! What a lovely light hearted read - I thoroughly enjoyed it! Very relaxing, especiall as much of it was set in Kernow Started The Accidental Mother last night but did not get very far as we had been out for a meal and I was rather full - including plenty of wine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Finished The Accidental Mother - a real chick lit that is easy to read. It is a heart warming touching story of a single city girl who is left, as Godmother, 3yr and 6 yr old girls when her best friend dies. Having had no idea how to bring up children, she sets out to help them..... This book is funny, heartbreaking, tender and has a lovely ending. I would recommend this one as a light read and would reread it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 just started Dead Souls by Ian Rankin - a new venture for me as I've never read his books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Finished The Accidental Mother - a real chick lit that is easy to read. It is a heart warming touching story of a single city girl who is left, as Godmother, 3yr and 6 yr old girls when her best friend dies. Having had no idea how to bring up children, she sets out to help them..... This book is funny, heartbreaking, tender and has a lovely ending. I would recommend this one as a light read and would reread it I think I like the sound of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I wonder what Dead Souls is like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 Maureen, The Accidental Mother was one of those books I didn't intend to buy but I'm glad I did. It's not too heavy and is a lovely one to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 Will finish Dead Souls tonight - it is a fairly good read. I think I will have to read more of Rankin's books to see if he is a consistantly good author. I'm not sure if I like DI Rebus yet - I keep comparing him with Morse, Dalgleish and Wexford- 3 detectives I love and are my reliable old favourites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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