tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82801770004237047052024-03-13T10:17:20.841+00:00Lizzie...A Little Bookworm WritesMy life through books and theatre...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-91904525447751971852015-01-03T12:13:00.000+00:002015-01-03T18:04:35.720+00:002015 Goodread ChallengeThis year I'm trying to document my reading online a little better and as I am finally getting to grips with using Goodreads I've decided to take part in their 2015 Reading Challenge.<br />
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The premise of the challenge is so simple that anyone can have a go, all you do is set yourself a target number of books to read before the end of the year and then record all of your reading so that you can track your progress. I've set myself the ambitious challenge of reading 300 books this year which, although it will be possible, is undeniably a tricky number of books to read in a year so wish me luck!<br />
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I know that many people are sceptical of the challenge because they feel pressure to keep to the target but I am primarily using it to keep myself focused on reading books which I haven't read before and as a way to allow you to see all of the books that I've been reading.<br />
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You can monitor my progress in the right hand column of my blog if you are interested in seeing how I'm getting along and you can see a full list of what I'm reading on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/20064283-lizzie-hodgson" target="_blank">my Goodreads page</a>.<br />
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To find out more about the challenge click <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/483-want-to-read-more-this-year-join-the-2015-reading-challenge" target="_blank">here</a> and let me know in the comments below whether you are trying the challenge too!<br />
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...xAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-21209756795547518022015-01-01T20:27:00.000+00:002015-01-01T20:27:09.036+00:00Just a quick note......to say that although I'm not really into New Years Resolutions I've decided that this would be a good time to start blogging again and so am going to try and write book reviews at least once a week for the rest of this year. <div>
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Since I stopped writing on here I've started university and am in my second year studying English Literature. Due to this I'm reading an enormous amount of books and thought that it would be a good idea to share some of the books which I'm reading with you.<br /><div>
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Keep your eyes peeled for the first review which will be coming soon!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-31094244716351633052013-08-03T09:00:00.000+01:002013-08-03T20:20:34.233+01:00Cox by Kate Lace<div style="text-align: justify;">
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This is Kate Lace's most recent novel and after reading the blurb of this novel I decided that it was a perfect book for me to read because I LOVED the London 2012 Olympics. I think that I watched nearly every hour of the TV coverage from rowing to judo to cycling and so the opportunity to read a book which is based on Olympic rowing really appealed to me.</div>
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The plot revolves around a rowing cox called Amy who meets two very different men at a rowing regatta - one is called Rollo and the other is called Dan. She is training to be a physiotherapist whilst coxing in her spare time and manages to land the perfect job as a temporary physio at the boat club where Dan and Rollo train. Rollo is the rich, gregarious blonde who sweeps women off their feet while Dan is quiet and intense but both have strong feelings towards Amy which causes problems with them working in such close proximity.<br />
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As can be expected with a contemporary novel revolving around sport, the Olympics feature quite heavily in the storyline with that being the ultimate goal for all of the rowers. Things get pretty heated on the journey there but the climax of the novel certainly has to be race day in London which was so exciting to read.<br />
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I really enjoyed this novel and I felt that Kate Lace perfectly matched the element of sport with that of romance to produce a captivating book. My favourite character was Dan who was somewhat of a modern-day Mr Darcy and had me wishing for a Dan of my own! Aside from my love of Dan, I would definitely not hesitate in recommending this to a friend and would reassure everyone that no knowledge of rowing is needed to grasp the plot or get caught up in the tension - don't let the rowing aspect put you off!<br />
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If you have read this please let me know in the comments below what you thought of it and whether you are as in love with Dan as I am!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-63964879306483754172013-08-01T09:00:00.000+01:002013-08-01T14:43:26.514+01:00The Perfect Hero by Victoria Connelly<i>"Kay smiled. She'd just bought a house - a six-bedroom hours and a business venture on the seafront in Lyme Regis."</i><br />
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This looked like the perfect summer holiday book encapsulating romance, Jane Austen and Lyme Regis and so I was really looking forward to reading it. </div>
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The plot follows Kay Ashton who, after the death of her mother and friend, decides to use her inheritance in order to buy a B&B on the seafront in Lyme Regis. She has barely started renovations when the unexpected happens and a film crew moves in, desperately needing lodgings.</div>
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The film crew happens to be the cast of an adaptation of the Jane Austen novel, Persuasion. This happens to be one of Kay's favourite novels which excites her immensely but more importantly than that, her ultimate crush, Oli Wade Owen is playing the lead character and staying in her house! ****Kay bends over backwards to ensure that Oli notices her and thinks that things may finally be going her way when he invites her out for lunch; however, it is clear to everyone else that he really is not good enough for her.</div>
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The other main male character within the novel is Adam Craig, the screenwriter who is in love with Kay. He is thrilled at the prospect of dinner with Kay but things do not go as he had hoped though when she tries to matchmake him with one of the actresses. Adam does not give in and still harbours a hope that she will realise how unsuited she is to Oli (a man who has never read any Austen) and how perfect she would be with him instead.</div>
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Bizarrely, my favourite character within the whole novel was not a main character but a relation of Adam called Nana Craig. She is a lively old woman who loves colour which reflects her colourful personality and I think that it is this which made me warm to her so much. She obviously cares for her grandson but at the same time takes a no-nonsense approach when it comes to giving advice - honestly, I believe that everyone should have a Nana Craig in their lives!</div>
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Despite being a big fan of Nana Craig, I'm sorry to say that I didn't really enjoy this book, finding it dull, predictable and a little tedious. The plot was fairly clear from the start and seemed very cliché and even the mentions of the gorgeous Lyme Regis coastline and Jane Austen could not salvage the lack-lustre plot and character development. As a result of this, I think that it is pretty clear to see that I would not recommend this to a friend unless they were a particular fan of this type of cliché romance.</div>
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Let me know in the comments below what you thought of this book and whether it is just me that found it such a chore to read!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-17199742913417474072013-07-17T09:00:00.000+01:002013-07-17T09:00:01.194+01:00Murder on the Home Front by Molly Lefebure<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i><u>"Mortuaries, prying into the secrets of thousands, literally thousands, of bodies, each with a tale to tell. There are people who say corpses don't talk, but indeed they do."</u></i></div>
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This is not something which I would have typically considered for a summer-read but I was really glad to have picked it up because it was absolutely fascinating. The story follows a young journalist named Molly Lefebure who becomes secretary to Professor Keith Simpson, the Home Office Pathologist.</div>
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The chapters within the book are all different cases which means that all of the stories are relatively easy to comprehend and it is perfect for someone who wants to be able to read a little at a time. Also, the fact that it is arranged in this way allows Miss Lefebure to showcase a variety of cases, ranging from the bizarre to the thrilling. </div>
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Something which was really nice about this book was also the addition of some pictures. Normally I am not a fan of pictures when I am reading but I found these particularly helpful because they related to certain cases, showing murder weapons and the murderers. The sweetest image enclosed had to be that of a signed picture of the public executioner which read "To Molly, Yours Sincerely Albert Pierrepoint" and helped to demonstrate the close relationships which were built and the acceptance that Miss Lefebure felt in a generally male industry.</div>
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The author, Molly Lefebure, had a lovely way of presenting the cases and it was evident that she was genuinely interested in her work which made the book so interesting. She worked for Professor Keith Simpson for just under 5 years and was affectionately known as 'Molly of the Morgue'; the relationships between Miss Lefebure and the police and the morgue workers really come to light through her writing and she sometimes even describes the characters of the policemen as much as the actual murder case! Through the novel I became quite fond of Miss Lefebure and admiring of her tenacity, especially when she was being told that it was unproper for a woman to work in a morgue, and as such I was particularly sad to read that she recently passed away at the age of 93.<br />
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This is a very different style of novel and something which I feel will appeal to many different people because of its quintessential Britishness and ability to convey the truth without too many frills and fancies. Recently some of these cases were turned into a tv drama in the UK; however I do not feel that the drama was anywhere near as good as the book therefore I would urge people who are looking for something a little different to read, to try this Lefebure book.<br />
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If you have read this or seen the tv drama then please let me know in the comments below what you thought :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-51697311330878431432013-07-14T09:00:00.000+01:002013-07-14T09:02:58.392+01:00Salmon Fishing in the Yemen by Paul Torday<i style="text-align: justify;"><u>"I have noticed in this country that although there is violence and aggression - your football hooligans, for instance - there is one group for whom patience and tolerance are the only virtues. I speak of salmon fishermen."</u></i><br />
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After having seen the recent film staring Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt I was keen to read the actual 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' book. Despite knowing the storyline I thought that it would still be a good read however it was inevitable that I would compare it to the film throughout.</div>
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The format of the novel was different from anything that I had read previously in that it comprised solely of documents, interviews, emails and diary entries. As a general rule, I am not a huge fan of novels which are not written in a conventional form but this was easy to follow and the emails in particular helped to gauge the relationship between Fred and Mary. Therefore, although I am not completely converted to this style of novel, I understand why the author chose to write in such a way.</div>
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Moreover, due to the nature of the novel there were not a vast number of characters which was something that I found particularly interesting because it allows the reader to engage with the personality of each character. The three main characters within the story are:</div>
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*Fred Jones - The fisheries expert who becomes engrossed in meticulously planning the logistics of salmon fishing within the Yemen.</div>
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*Harriet Chatwode-Talbot - The financial expert who becomes as invested in the project as Fred and the Sheik.</div>
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*Sheik Muhammed - The 'visionary' who wants to take the pastime of salmon fishing to the Yemen in order to bring peace to the otherwise troubled country.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paul Torday - the author</td></tr>
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Although the main plot is driven by introducing salmon into the Yemen there are many other issues raised which were of paramount importance to the overall effect of the novel. I think that for me, these issues were of more significance than the actual fishing part because they were expansive issues which will always be relevant.</div>
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Relationships are something which the novel serves to highlight both through Fred and his wife, Mary, and Harriet and her fiancé, Robert. Mary is highly career driven and decides to move to Geneva leaving Fred and her marriage behind whilst Robert goes missing in action in Afghanistan. Both of these relationships provide a basis for thought and through their contrasting nature, in my opinion, they are somehow more poignant. </div>
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Another major issue within the novel is that of faith and belief: the Sheik has complete belief in the project and eventually so to do Fred and Harriet. This shows how narrow minded we are when it comes to faith in our modern societies, we automatically think of conventional religions when we hear the words faith of belief when in fact they need not necessarily be related to religion at all.It also led me to think of how cynical we are in the Western world; we tend not to believe things until they are proved to us or are tangible but really isn't childlike optimism and belief better?</div>
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I know that many people who had read the book before watching the film did not like the adaptation, not least because the endings are different. This led to a surprise for me at the end of the novel and I am still undecided as to which I prefer - the fairytale ending or the more realistic one.</div>
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Overall, despite enjoying the book I think that I preferred the film but maybe this is merely because it was how the story was first presented to me. Furthermore, although I very much like the premise of the story and the issues it raises, nevertheless I don't think that I would recommend this novel to everyone because it requires a certain amount of persistence in reading some of the documents which detail the technicalities of salmon.</div>
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Please let me know in the comments whether you have read the book or seen the film and what your views were. What did you think of the ending?</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-27433795149723616862013-07-12T09:00:00.000+01:002013-07-12T09:00:01.835+01:00Killer Heels by Rebecca Chance<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i><u>"She was a perfect size zero. After all this effort, all the extreme dieting and the exercise and the ironclad self-denial, here she was, standing in her perfect designer apartment, in her perfect designer dress, the perfect designer size. This was it. Coco Raeburn was finally perfect."</u></i></div>
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I was slightly reticent to read this novel and I'm not entirely sure why, it was entirely as advertised - a cross between The Devil Wears Prada and 50 Shades of Grey. The storyline follows an aspiring fashion editor, Coco, in her job at Style magazine working under the enviable Victoria Glossop and cleverly changes between then and now seamlessly allowing the reader to fully engage in the plot.<br />
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Coco Raeburn originally enters the fashion world as a UK size 14 girl called Jodie but upon being hired for the magazine is told to change her name (choosing Coco in hommage to Coco Chanel) and become a US size 0. The story follows her rise in the fashion world and decline in weight which ultimately gives her power but not necessarily happiness. I truly liked the character because she had an honest, well grounded sense about her which, despite the ludicrous name, gave her an air of normality in an exclusive world.<br />
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Victoria Glossop is another fundamental character within the novel and is renowned as the cut-throat editor of Style UK who wants to head Style USA. She is Coco's boss and has particularly high standards which makes her more than a little difficult to work for, but somehow Coco manages. Apart from merely being depicted as a she-dragon, however, we are able to see a human side to Victoria through her marriage to Jeremy and the subsequent lesbian affair with a model named Lyyke that ensues. This was an unexpected twist in the novel which rather that just being there for the shock-factor, appeared to showcase a real dilemma in Victoria's life which she was powerless to control.<br />
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The final character whom I wish to discuss is Jacob Dupleix, a very wealthy businessman and owner of Style. It is no secret that Jacob likes sleeping with younger girls and therefore it is not a surprise that he takes special interest in Coco, leading her eventually into his S&M lifestyle which is so popular in the wake of 50 Shades of Grey. I immediately took a dislike to Jacob, finding him a little creepy and not good enough for Coco, especially when he encourages her to keep losing weight in order to make her 'beautiful'.<br />
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Unlike so many of these types of novels, I found that the ending of Killer Heels was particularly satisfying giving both an unexpected twist and a 'some time later' section.<br />
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There were several reasons why I would recommend this novel to a friend but it is primarily because I liked the interaction between characters, genuinely investing in how their storyline developed. Also, I thought that the whole novel was very cleverly structured, effortlessly moving between past and present and clearly showing the differences between London and Manhattan. So, if you are looking for a quick novel to read this summer which is reminiscent of The Devil Wears Prada and 50 Shades of Grey then I suggest that you look no further.<br />
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If you have read this, or any other, Rebecca Chance novel please let me know your thoughts in the comments below.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-64388619049999457802013-07-10T11:40:00.001+01:002013-07-10T11:40:31.321+01:00The Beach Café by Lucy Diamond<div style="text-align: justify;">
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This looked like the perfect holiday read to me and so when the sun came out, I duly read it. </div>
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The story follows Evie who has followed her heart but is yet to really make anything of her life and is now trapped with sensible Matthew as a boyfriend as well as a job which she hates. Everything changes for her though when her Aunt Jo dies suddenly, leaving her favourite niece, Evie, the beach café in her will. The café was Jo's pride and joy, situated in a little village in Cornwall, directly on the seafront and now it is up to Evie to keep the café going.</div>
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Having the café puts a strain on Evie's relationship with Matthew who feels that running and owning a café is not a steady enough job. He urges her to sell it and to return to Oxford in order to begin a teaching degree but all Evie really wants is to run the café and continue its success. I immediately took a dislike to Matthew with his rules because he appeared to be stifling Evie's free soul and stopping her from really living her life.<br />
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All is not plain sailing for Evie though in Cornwall and as can be expected she encounters some problems along the way. She hires a mysterious chef called Ed and takes on Phoebe who has run away from home as well as trying to establish herself and the café as the heart of the community.<br />
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Lucy Diamond, the author, is no stranger to writing popular women's novels and has recently released a new novel, 'Me and Mr Jones'. After thoroughly enjoying this Diamond novel, I may look for some of her other novels to read in my free time.<br />
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This was a really good read with a feel-good factor which had me smiling and in a summery mood until the last page. If you are a fan of romantic novels and are looking for something light to read then I would definitely recommend 'The Beach Café'!<br />
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Please leave your comments below and let me know if there are any other good summer novels which you recommend.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-3358245494013242172013-07-04T09:00:00.000+01:002013-07-04T12:18:43.382+01:00On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan<i style="text-align: justify;"><u>"For over a year, Edward had been mesmerised by the prospect that on the evening of a given date in July the most sensitive portion of himself would reside, however briefly, within a naturally formed cavity inside this cheerful, pretty, formidably intelligent woman."</u></i><br />
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The premise of this novel is fairly simple - it follows two people in 1962 on their wedding night which is being spent on Chesil Beach. Although this does not sound particularly riveting, things do not go completely smoothly for the characters which causes intrigue into their motivations.<br />
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Florence is a concert violinist and part of an affluent Oxford family whilst Edward is a history enthusiast and from a middle class family. Whilst Florence is somewhat detached from her family, we see Edward as being closer to his family with his father being a headteacher and his mother being brain-damaged.</div>
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Like other McEwan novels we are able to understand more about the characters through flashbacks, allowing us to see their motivations. This means that much more emphasis is placed on their characters than the actual wedding night with us being able to see their lives before marriage. For Florence this means her career as principal violinist in a quartet with aspirations to play at Wigmore Hall and for Edward this means his family life and enthusiasm for history.</div>
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For me the most interesting theme within the novel was that of convention versus individuality. This is seen through the revulsion of Florence to perform her marital duty despite knowing that this is what is expected of her. She is repulsed by the notion of sex but does not tell Edward this because she believes that these feelings undermine her as a woman; however her withholding of information ultimately does more harm than good. This plot only works due to the fact that the story is set in 1962 because at this time people were less likely to engage in sex before marriage and even less likely to discuss sex; therefore Florence feels isolated and the pressure of societal conventions as being upon her.<br />
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Until researching McEwan's motivation for the novel I was unaware of the controversy which surrounded it. Apparently McEwan took some stones from Chesil Beach in order to use them as inspiration; however this incurred the wrath of the local people who threatened a £2,000 fine if they were not returned due to the protected nature of the area.<br />
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I was not too enamoured with this novel and probably would not recommend it to a friend, despite being able to see its technical merits. I think that the reason for this is because I am not a huge fan of short stories, often finding them too short to have a fully rounded story which captures my imagination. However, what drew me initially to the novel was not its premise but its location because I live close to Chesil Beach and for that reason alone it was of some interest to me.<br />
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Please let me know in the comments what you think of this McEwan novel and whether it is just me who isn't a great fan of the 'short story'.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-4742021721400202752013-07-02T09:00:00.000+01:002013-08-01T21:38:42.456+01:00The Perks of being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky<i><u>"I just need to know that someone out there listens and understands. I need to know that these people exist."</u></i><br />
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This novel has been talked about so much since the recent release of the movie and so I decided to read it. Unfortunately, I did not enjoy the book as much as the movie; however, it was still a good, quick read which I would recommend.</div>
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The whole story is narrated by Charlie, a 15 year old boy who has suffered from schizophrenia and the novel takes the form of a collection of his letters which he has written to an anonymous friend. Charlie feels that no-one in his family understands him and his best friend, Michael, has just shot himself; therefore it is no surprise that he feels isolated at the prospect of starting high school. Throughout the novel though, Charlie manages to experience new things such as trying drugs and alcohol as well as having a girlfriend and performing in the Rocky Horror Show.<br />
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The two people who really help Charlie come out of his shell are Sam and Patrick. Sam is the girl who Charlie first kisses and who introduces him to the idea of feeling infinite (she stands at the back of the truck with music playing whilst someone drives through the tunnel), opening him up to a world which is very different from his previous one. Patrick also aids Charlie's transformation and despite being called 'Nothing' by the majority of the school, shows Charlie that happiness is obtainable and that everyone deserves to be accepted (as is shown through his secret gay relationship with Brad).<br />
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One of the great features of Charlie's letters is a record of the books which his English teacher, Bill, has given him as extension reading. As a result of this American literature features heavily with Charlie mentioning works such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'On the Road'. It is not just literature, however, which Charlie talks about but music too with mixtapes often showing his true emotions. The inclusion of popular books, movies and music within these letters both help to show Charlie's personality as well as making the novel feel current.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stephen Chbosky - the author</td></tr>
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As I previously mentioned, this has been made into a popular film featuring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller. The plot closely followed that of the novel and this was probably because Chbosky wrote the film screenplay but seeing the characters in the flesh made the action easier to follow, in my view. I found the film more gripping than the novel but I am unsure whether this it just because I am not a great fan of novels written in letter form.<br />
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I would recommend either reading the novel or watching the film to people, especially those who are a fan of the 'coming-of-age' genre because it is a simple yet moving novel which should be shared.<br />
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Please let me know in the comments whether you feel the same way about the Chbosky novel/film because I would be really interested to hear other people's views.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-82924748023898496132013-06-30T09:00:00.000+01:002013-07-01T19:36:50.230+01:00The Fault in our Stars by John Green<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i><u>"Ours was an epic love story, and I won't be able to get more than a sentence into it without disappearing into a puddle of tears". </u></i></div>
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I am a massive fan of the Youtuber Tyler Oakley and in one of his videos he mentioned this new John Green novel. He said that it had made him laugh and cry as well as opening his eyes to life; after hearing his recommendation I just had to read it and I am so glad that I did because it was a complete breath of fresh air. </div>
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The plot follows Hazel, a cancer patient, who falls in love with Augustus Waters and their mutual friend, Isaac who loses both his eyes due to cancer. Hazel suffers from cancer of the thyroid which has has spread to her lungs leading her to need oxygen apparatus at all times whilst Augustus has only one leg. They meet through a cancer support group and quickly bond, the only thing stopping them from moving quicker is that Hazel feels that she will soon die and leave Augustus alone.</div>
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Hazel and Augustus find a common interest in her favourite book, An Imperial Affliction; however, they are both plagued by the same questions that its unresolved ending brings. An Imperial Affliction finishes halfway through a sentence which implies that the girl writing it has died but the lack of resolution leads Augustus to use his wish from the Genies to go and visit the author, Peter Van Houten, in order to find some answers to the great unanswered issues. The Genies (a fictional equivalent of the 'Make a Wish' foundation) fund Hazel and Augustus' trip to Amsterdam where they are able to meet Van Houten as well as appreciate the romantic aspects of the city with its blossom everywhere.<br />
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The majority of the novel is written from a positive point of view which is refreshing for a novel of this genre. A prime example of this is when Isaac loses his eyes, we are able to see his obvious resentment and despair but this is cleverly contrasted with the jokes which Augustus and Hazel make of it in order to make him feel better. All is not well though and as can be expected from a novel featuring cancer, one of the characters dies which was heartbreaking. I don't know why but I found reading this much more upsetting than watching 'My Sister's Keeper' and cried like a baby until the end. As a whole, the novel felt like an emotional roller-coaster with moment of pure joy being contrasted with despair, but I guess that this mirrors life with cancer.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">As with any good book, this raised so many questions in my mind and not only about life and death but about the legacy that we leave when we die. One of the characters states that for every living person there are fourteen dead ones and so if we all remembered fourteen people then everyone would be remembered - unfortunately we are never going to be able to remember everyone who has died but I do hope that I am able to leave a legacy.</span></div>
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It is no surprise to me that 'The Fault in our Stars' rapidly became a bestseller and I would not hesitate in recommending it to those who have not read it. I now plan to look for more John Green novels in the hope that they will be as good as this one. Since reading it, I have researched into the novel and much to my delight I discovered that a film script is currently being written; although I never feel that films truly do books justice, I am still looking forward to its release in the (hopefully) near future.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-24852650338416508752013-06-28T11:14:00.000+01:002013-07-01T19:36:34.766+01:00The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i><u>"Something odd happened that night at the Usher Hall. I don't think that it was an accident. I really don't."</u></i></div>
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I've never read any of Alexander McCall Smith's novels before and after reading this I am sorry to say that I probably wouldn't jump at the chance to read another. I was really excited at the chance to read a new detective novel but it was not anywhere near as gripping as an Agatha Christie novel.</div>
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Contrary to my original expectations, this is not a plot-driven novel but a character driven novel which meant that the solving of the murder was not the focus of the plot. The protagonist was a Scottish woman by the name of Isabel Dalhousie who works as the editor for the 'Review of Applied Ethics' and as such many of the issues discussed were of a philosophical nature. Despite being mentioned in the title I did not expect the novel to have such a high volume of philosophical content and I found that it distracted from the main plot, making me lose interest.</div>
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The sub-plot within this novel revolved around Isabel's niece, Cat, and her love life. This led to two interesting characters, Toby, Cat's current boyfriend who always wears crushed-strawberry trousers, and Jamie, Cat's ex-boyfriend and a great friend of Isabel. Unfortunately this all distracted from the murder to such a degree that I was left confused as to what the real point of the story was.<br />
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Originally I felt that the action would be fast paced because the murder occurs so close to the beginning of the novel; however, I was wrong because the whole affair felt slow. In the interests of giving every book a fair chance, I was convinced that the denouement would include an interesting twist when the murderer was announced. Although I had not suspected the murderer, I found the eventual conclusion weak and disappointing. For these reason, I would not choose another of McCall Smith's books in a hurry.</div>
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<u><i>"He wanted to tell her again how much he loved her. Instead, he'd watched her go, knowing in his heart that this was the last time he'd see her."</i></u></div>
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The plot focuses upon two main characters, Dawson Cole and Amanda Collier who were once in love but were torn apart at a young age and separated to live their own lives. They are reunited after the death of Tuck Hostetler who was a mentor to both Dawson and Am<span style="font-family: inherit;">anda during their high school years and this rekindles the flame which they once had. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dawson and Amanda are no strangers to adversity, facing challenges in their youth because they both came from completely different backgrounds but now the obstacles are even greater with Amanda having married.</span></div>
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Although the premise of the novel is promising, I found the plot to be predictable and slow which meant that I did not particularly enjoy it. In my opinion, the segments written focusing on Dawson's family were much better than those following the main plot and surprisingly, my favourite part of the book was the last 20 or so pages because it was then that I really enjoyed the plot.<br />
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After having read so many Sparks novels which were brilliantly written I will continue to read his books but I don't think that I'll be rushing to read 'The Best of Me' again!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-27839275455634233502013-06-23T20:06:00.001+01:002013-07-02T09:27:48.353+01:00This House<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #2a2a2a; font-family: 'Helvetica W01 Bold', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18.25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u>"Let those on the continent cooperate and hug and kiss each other on the ruddy cheek. Here in Britain, one party governs and we get things done."</u></em></span><br />
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This House is another National Theatre Live production which I was keen to watch, having seen that it focused on a particularly turbulent era of British government which I had studied. The play looked at the political issues caused by small majorities between 1974 and 1979 where Harold Wilson and James Callaghan were Prime Ministers but only just. What made the play so appealing for me is that the action revolved around the whips office and not the main politicians of the time and as such provided an alternative angle to the events of the time. </div>
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The staging of the play only served to enhance the experience and the fact that we were watching it on a screen did not make any difference. The most striking aspect of the staging was that some of the audience sat on stage on moving chairs which looked like the seats from the Houses of Parliament; these chairs moved to create the iconic benches facing each other which were used by the cast during the performance. During this period of history, many politicians died and knowing this, I was eager to discover how their deaths would be staged; I was really impressed with the choice to have the actors walk up through the audience into a white light. I don't know how well this worked in the theatre but it translated really well onto the screen broadcasts with the cameras following their ascent.</div>
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I have been a big fan of Dan Brown's writing for a while and so was eager to read his newest novel, Inferno, which features the intriguing Robert Langdon. This latest instalment in the saga is based upon Dante's infamous poem, Inferno, and sees Langdon and Sienna Brooks embark on a journey through Italy and Turkey.</div>
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The opening is somewhat confusing, with Langdon waking up in a hospital with amnesia before being forced to go into hiding with his doctor, Sienna Brooks. This amnesia makes for fascinating reading, however, with everything being a revelation to Langdon who is initially unsure of who to trust. This questioning of trust develops further as the novel progresses and the differing chapter focuses highlight this with us being able to see three main angles: The provost, Elizabeth Sinskey and Robert Langdon.</div>
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I know that these books are not to everyone's taste but I find them fascinating and greatly admire the skill which goes into writing them. My interest in the novels for me was peaked when I saw Brown giving an interview where he explained his love of maths and codes as well as his intense desire to fully research a topic before creating his fiction.<br />
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Despite having big shoes to fill, in my opinion Inferno certainly lived up to expectations and was the best Langdon novel; however it has received mixed reviews with some critics labelling it boring. I was surprised to discover the levels to which Inferno had divided people with some loving it and others hating it. Without a shadow of a doubt Brown novels are an acquired taste and so perhaps the best way to describe Inferno would be as 'a Marmite novel'! Regardless of this controversy, one thing is for sure - Dan Brown has left the world waiting for the next Robert Langdon novel.<br />
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Please let me know your comments below on Inferno, I'd be really interested to know what other people thought and whether you feel that this is as good as Dan Brown's other novels.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-25407979157024834732013-06-17T19:29:00.000+01:002013-06-20T19:22:24.345+01:00The Audience<div style="text-align: justify;">
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The Audience is one of the most talked about recent plays and so I was thrilled to find that National Theatre Live were broadcasting one of the last performances. I went to a local cinema in order to watch the broadcast and was not disappointed. </div>
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I can see now why Helen Mirren has received so much critical acclaim for her reprisal of the Queen. Her ability to reflect the Queens mannerisms was uncanny and her costume changes were unbelievably quick, with some even being done on stage! Also, it was nice to see that her dialogue reflected current events with a reference being made to the Duke of Edinburgh's recent surgery.<br />
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The rest of the cast too were excellent, all being instantly recognisable in their respective roles. As soon as Haydn Gwynne walked out and curtseyed, the audience laughed at her clear representation of the indomitable Mrs Thatcher. The political star of the show, aside from Helen Mirren, was undoubtedly Richard McCabe as Harold Wilson who was able to show the bond which Wilson an the Queen had. He burst onto the stage clutching his camera, had a corgi run through his legs and left the stage having won the hearts of the audience. </div>
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dk7BVSenFRM/UcGPYhpjEDI/AAAAAAAAATw/54YAYUtS4qg/s1600/The+Audience+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dk7BVSenFRM/UcGPYhpjEDI/AAAAAAAAATw/54YAYUtS4qg/s320/The+Audience+1.jpg" width="320" /></a>As with all other National Theatre Live broadcasts, we were treated to a feature show in the interval. Firstly there was an interview with Peter Morgan, the author, who explained that all of the interactions were imagined due to the secretive nature of the weekly audience. He was obviously very passionate about the play but was dubious as to whether the Queen herself would like it! After this, there was a short film which revolved around the costumes in the show. I was fascinated to see the scrapbook of the Queens clothes which the costume designers had compiled in order to gain an air of authenticity in the costumes. The most breathtaking costume was without a shadow of a doubt the ball-gown which was being photographed by Cecil Beaton and was included at the request of Helen Mirren who wanted a sparkly dress!<br />
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This play was of particular interest to me because I have just finished studying British political history during the Queen's reign; however, my younger sister struggled to under<br />
stand all of the dialogue because she did not understand the context of the Prime Ministers who were featured and so I would not necessarily recommend it for young people who don't have a good understanding of politics. Overall, I thought that this was a fabulous production which was full of incredible characterisation, simple sets and witty dialogue and so I am now excited to see what other shows the National Theatre Live is going to broadcast!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-13602819492778214652013-05-05T15:53:00.001+01:002013-06-17T22:31:02.696+01:00Atonement by Ian McEwan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; ">Atonement is one of the novels which I studied for AS English Literature and it rapidly became one of my favourite novels. I love how it deals with the idea </span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 36pt; ">of writing and how we read,
or misread things. Briony misreads many of the situations within the novel
which changes the course of Robbie and Cecilia’s love and it is for this that
she atones: it is indirectly due to Briony that both Robbie and Cecilia die
having never spent their lives together.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 36pt;">Misreading is not the only level to which this idea of
writing stretches; this is also a novel which is very conscience of the process
of writing. We are constantly reminded of the fact that we are reading a novel.
For example, when we first encounter Briony she is writing a play, it is
Robbie’s letter to Cecilia which plants the seed of doubt as to his character
in Briony’s mind, when Robbie is in prison he and Cecilia communicate through
letters and finally, we are told that Briony herself is writing this novel
albeit some 60 years later.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">I must admit that I did shed a tear or two when the real fate of Robbie and Cecilia is revealed, but I'm not sure whether I've been influenced somewhat by the film adaptation starting Kiera Knightley and James McAvoy!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;">There is something really captivating about Atonement and I </span><span style="text-align: justify;">definitely</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> would not hesitate in recommending it, especially for some good </span><span style="text-align: justify;">summer</span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: justify;"> reading!!!</span><br>
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<br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00964805638412702320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280177000423704705.post-302455915566975512013-04-29T00:33:00.000+01:002013-05-06T14:57:43.349+01:00All About Me...<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> am an 18 year old full time student and occasional bookworm who has finally decided to put pen to paper (well literally fingers to keyboard) with my musings on the world of literature and theatre. Therefore, I plan to write about some of the books that I read and theatre that I watch in the hope that I'll be able to inspire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ever since a young age I have been enthralled with literature and its ability to transport me to a completely different land. In fact, one of my earliest memories is of reading with my granny wearing plastic glasses because I thought that they helped you to understand the various squiggles on the page - ironically now I do have proper glasses and I've discovered that they really do help!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I also love the theatre and the fleeting glimpse of the ideal that it provides. I never fail to be impressed when I visit the theatre and always leave feeling in awe of the talented actors and actresses. When I was younger I wanted to be an actress like my heroine, Audrey Hepburn, and feature in the West End but I honestly don't think that I would have the nerve to bear my soul to an audience every night; I feel true admiration for all actors who have the ability to create theatrical magic.</span></div>
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