-
The Right Wife by Beverly Barton (received through NetGalley)
- Summer House with Swimming Pool by Herman Koch (received through the publisher)
- Black Vodka: Ten Stories by Deborah Levy (received through NetGalley)
Recent Reviews:
Life Drawing by
Robin Black (received through NetGalley)
5 stars
This is an astoundingly good book. One that makes me fall in love with reading
all over again. Augusta (Gus) and Owen
are a middle aged couple who move into a country farmhouse in order to start
their relationship anew after a few tumultuous years. Their isolation ends when Allison moves next
door and the fragile and claustrophobic relationships begin to unravel in
surprising ways. I really enjoyed the graceful
language of the novel and the insight into these character’s lives. It is definitely one of the best books that I
have read so far this year. I received
this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Art of
Arranging Flowers by Lynne Branard (received through NetGalley)
4 stars
I did not quite expect to like this book as much as I
did. It follows Ruby, small-town
florist, as she deals with a sad childhood and the recent death of her beloved
sister. She is a compelling and believable
character and she demonstrates so much love for her community while walling off
her own heart. This book is mostly about
her friendships and how with their help she begins to let people into her
life. At times, it skips over seemingly
big events but I actually really liked how that was done as it focused on the
day to day events that make life fulfilling.
I am not sure if I would have picked up this book if I hadn’t received
it from NetGalley so I am very glad of this reading opportunity.
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