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by Fredrik Backman
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Fredrik Backman is one of my favorite authors. Although I prefer some of his other books over this one, I still rank this one as 5 stars. This book focuses on Ted and his relationships at 14 to 15 years old and at 39 years old. One of his friends is a famous artist, who became famous because his 14 year old friends forced him to enter a painting into a competition. As an adult, the artist meets an 18 year old who he sees as a kindred spirit, and introduces her to Ted. Their initially contentious relationship changes as the book progresses. As with all of Backman's books, much of the book focuses on relationships and the psychology of the various characters.
Nesting
by Roisin O'donnell
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Trapped in a terrifying marriage with two young daughters, and a baby on the way, Ciara knows that she and her are no longer safe in their home. Her husband is cruel, and although he has not become physical, he is emotionally torturing her. While she has been thinking about it for a while, she impetuously leaves when one evening things become impossible. From here on, the book describes her attempt to leave, navigating the impossible bureaucracy, the challenging housing market, being penniless, with children, being unable to work, and being tormented by her husband, as she tries to navigate the situation and keep her children safe, and regain control of their lives. Along the way she encounters the good, the bad and the ugly. Friendships blossom; professionals try to help. The mean stay mean. An emotional rollercoaster, an insider’s look into the difficulty of “leaving”.
The Square Of Sevens
by Laura Shepherd-Robinson
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In 1730 England a young girl called Red travels with her father predicting fortunes. When he dies, she goes to live with a guardian named Mr. Antrobus. Red has no idea who her mother was. She knows she has died. Her father is fearful since he tells her he has enemies and was terrified of them finding him. She is anxious to discover all these mysteries, and starts doing some research. I enjoyed this book, but I found it somewhat confusing because of all the characters. However, there is a twist at the end that I never saw coming.
How To Age Disgracefully
by Clare Pooley
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A new senior citizens group is formed, but no one expects it to have the effect that it has on each person involved in the group and on the children in the day care that is housed in the same building. This book has many different characters with unusual backgrounds and personalities. The last ¼ of the book was very fast-paced, but the earlier part of the book was just OK.
The One Hundred Years Of Lenni And Margot
by Marianne Cronin
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Art therapists focus on helping individuals build psychological skills and emotional intelligence . An art therapist's goal is to help individuals discover an outlet for often complex and confusing feelings and foster self-awareness and growth. Lenni is lonely and lively and is one of the novel's protagonists. The lively Lenni has a reputation for causing trouble and frequently wanders around the hospital without permission. Lenni has a deep innate desire to help people. Over the course of the novel, the dynamic protagonist goes from lonely to loved and overcomes her fear of death.
The Amalfi Curse
by Sarah Penner
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Another intriguing historical mystery by this author. Haven, a researcher of shipwrecks discovers something called the Amalfi Curse. We learn about it through two timelines , the present and 1820s. I was hooked from the beginning to the end. Highly recommend.
the hunt
by Faye Kellerman
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I did not particularly like the book. Terry was weak and allowed herself to be taken advantage of. even Chris abused her I understand she allowed it in order to get her son back. she gave up Gabe because she was not able to raise him. I haven't read the earlier books so not sure how Chris and Terry came to know decker and Rina but thank god for them still I'm sorry the Terry was killed and Chris took the easy way out and committed suicide leaving Gabe without a father as if it wasn't bad enough he lost his mother
The Next Mrs. Parrish
by Liv Constantine
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Jackson got what he wanted a son Amber was still not satisfied Amber and Jackson plotted varies schemes. Nothing seemed to satisfied Amber. Jackson wanted Daphne back Everything seem to backfire in there faces. one evening Jackson gets a visit from someone he stole diamonds from he tells them amber was the one who stole the diamonds they beat Jackson so bad the he no long is able to threaten anyone he is permanently locked in his head. the same people free amber from jail and take her. she also is no long a threat to anyone.. I found some of the chapter hard to get through. but was happy with the ending
Gone Girl
by Gillian Flynn
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It was entertaining but some parts seemed far fetched
Nemesis
by Gregg Hurwitz
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The Nemesis is the tenth book in the Orphan X series by Gregg Hurtwitz. Evan is a highly trained former government assassin that now is a freelance hero. Each book is a high adrenaline entertainment thriller and character intensive. In this book he is dealing with a terrible personal betrayal, Tommy Stokack, who provides his weapons and is one of a very few true friends he has in the world. However, in the last book, ninth in the series, Evan saw that one of the worst murders he’d ever encountered was carrying Tom’s weaponry. Tommy refuses to explain and for Evan the next step is clear. Tommy is now a danger to the innocent and will have to be eliminated. I would read the series in order because the characters in this book have a deep relation with him and each other which develops with each book.
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