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I think part one was the best bit of the book, parts two and three got steadily more dull for me, and I found my attention wandering when I was reading them. I hated that I felt forced to sympathise with Hanna, even though realistically she did bad things knowingly and didn't deserve the sympathy. I also felt like I was meant to pity Michael the entire book through even though he was not a likeable character and was incredibly selfish. No, not really. I mean I can understand being embarrased about not being able to read or write, but would I knowingly send people off to be killed rather than be found out for it, absolutely not. And as she showed in the end, it wasn't that difficult for her to learn to read and write, so why couldn't she have done that much sooner? I did not find her to be a likeable character, and I never really felt any regret from her, rather it was Michael that tried to explain it all away at the end. See above answer about the illiteracy thing. At the end of the day, I do think Hanna was a monster in a way, she let all of those women die, and for what? I really can't think of any excuse for it other than her own pride and selfishness. I completely agree Chrissy, I didn't enjoy it, but it certainly has made me think.

No problem, I really hope you enjoy them

Thanks Frankie that's what I thought

I have Karin Slaughter's 'Fractured' that I've been looking forward to reading, but I think it's part of a series, do the others need to be read first?

Yeah it is You have to bear in mind with Bitten though, that it was written as a stand alone novel, and it was only after it did so well and people were wanting a series that she decided to carry on, so as a series it only really involves other characters in the second book Stolen, but Bitten is still great I think

You really should, it's definitely one of the best in the series I think

I do too, they are so addictive!

So glad you enjoyed it, it was one of my faves by her

So glad you enjoyed it too hun, wasn't it fantastic?

Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong No. of pages: 339 Rating: 5/5 Series: Women Of The Otherworld (Book 10) Synopsis: The Alaskan wilderness is a harsh landscape in the best of conditions, but with a pack of rogue werewolves on the loose, it's downright deadly. Elena Michaels, the American Werewolf Pack's chief enforcer, knows all too well the havoc "mutts" can wreak. When the Pack learns of a series of gruesome maulings and murders outside of Anchorage, Elena and her partner Clay travel to Alaska in the dead of winter, expecting to hunt down a pack of dangerous werewolves. But, trapped in a savage, frozen realm, it is their own untamed nature - and their werewolf heritage - they have to confront... Review: When several bodies are mauled in what looks like wolf attacks in Alaska, Elena and Clay are sent to investigate. But what they discover when they get there, isn't going to be as easy to stop as they thought... I absolutely love this series, and the wolves are my favourite, so I had no doubt that I would love this book. Armstrong is on top form with a book full of action that keeps you gripped right up to the last page. I just couldn't put it down once I'd started, and read the whole thing through in one sitting. If you haven't read this series, then I'd heartily recommend it! And for fans of the series who haven't read this yet, you should definitely make it a priority. A fantastic addition to the series, which as you can see I thoroughly enjoyed. I can't wait for the next book now, shame it's so far away! And I'm now reading what will be my 100th book, hurrah

Oh, you are a stronger lady than me I hate waiting for books I'm dying to read. Anyway, it's a fantastic read, so it'll be well worth the wait for you

I loved Frostbitten, and have just seen on Amazon that the next book is already up for pre-order. Waking The Witch is going to be about Savannah, so I'm looking forward to seeing it from a new characters perspective. On her website she's said that the 12th book will be about Savannah too, so plenty to look forward too!

I started and finished Frostbitten last night, it was so good I couldn't put it down and so read it all in one sitting Now onto Bernhard Schlink - The Reader, for the book circle and also for my around the world challange

Ohh thanks Frankie, enjoy

The Confessions Of Max Tivoli by Andrew Sean Greer No. of pages: 267 Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: Out of the womb in 1871, Max Tivoli looked to all the world like a tiny 70-year-old man. But inside the aged body was an infant. Victim of a rare disease, Max grows physically younger as his mind matures. In Andrew Sean Greer's finely crafted novel, The Confessions of Max Tivoli, Max narrates his life story from the vantage point of his late fifties, though his body is that of a 12-year-old boy. He has known since a young age that he is destined to die at 70, and he wears a golden "1941" as a constant reminder of the year he will finally perish in an infant form. His mother, a Carolina belle concerned over her son's troubling appearance, curses Max with "The Rule": "Be what they think you are". Max fails to keep this Rule only a handful of times in his life, but it is the burden of living by it that wounds him and slowly alienates him from the people he loves. Review: Max is born with the body of a 70 year old, and ages backwards over his life, so when he's 17, he actually looks in his 50's and this is very tough for Max. But his Mother told him to live by only one rule, and that's to be what they expect him to be. So when he looks 50, he has to act 50, even though he's only a young man inside. This makes simple things such as friendship and love very tough for Max, and so he writes the memoir of his backwards life. This is very like the film of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, which I saw a few weeks ago and really enjoyed, but I wasn't expecting them to be so alike in storyline. However, if you enjoyed that film, or even that short story, you are sure to be a fan of Max. I really found the book enjoyable, and thought the characters were really well written and easy to empathise with. The ending came as a bit of a surprise, not in a bad way, it just was just unexpected and I never would have guessed it. I would say this a good book for fans of books set around 1900, as it really is full of life from that time, which is great to read about.

LMAO, no I did the same

You will love Beauty, it's a great book. I've been thinking about reading Sunshine for ages, and your review has sealed the deal, I shall be getting a hold of it soon!

I just finished The Confessions Of Max Tivoli, great book and def recommended to fans of The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. Up next is Frostbitten Hope you enjoy it too Paula, I'm looking forward to comparing notes!

Hahah, that's kinda creepy!

The Princess and the Frog releases here in December I think :eek2:

Great pictures! Looks like you had a great day! I added you btw, and then realised I didn't put who I was, so Kelly Smith is me! :eek2: x

I hope you all enjoy it when you read it though :eek2:

Pfft, I'm no mere mortal