Holiday Reading

Hunting and Gathering by Anna Gavalda

When deciding what books to take away to read (as I have a pile) I read the first line or paragraph of a few but this was the one I kept going back to and then could not put down.

This book has been translated into English from French. There are a few instances when this is a little obvious but it does not detract from the book.
It is the story of how three quite different characters come together. It is easy to read and flows really well.
The author reveals glimpses, gives snatches of information that make you want to keep reading to find our more.

I liked the pace of the story but thought that it was wrapped up quickly and too nicely.

It was a really enjoyable light read.

Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

I had read a few recommendations for this books and so was leant this book by Megan to read.

I really loved from whose perspective this book was written from. I had never read a book written from the view of a dead person looking down on the happenings on earth before.

Whilst this book is about a young girl who is murdered, which it is not really about the murder but how it effects the family and those nearby, it is still quite a light and enjoyable read.

In most  books I read there is usually one (sometimes more) quite significant line/passage that really strikes me.  Both of these books had no such significant, stand out bit but were enjoyable to read.

Comments

[pearl maple]

Ambled into your site from a link elsewhere, and what a lovely space you are building. Thanks for all the lovely art and inspiration you are sharing with everyone.

[Megan Pickwell]

It was a strange book to read, I remember not being able to put it down, but at the same time, not wanting to read what was about to happen.
Mx

[susan greene]

Thank you for the book recommendation for Hunting and Gathering I am really enjoying it.
Susan

[susan greene]

I just finished Hunting and Gathering and loved the story. It was the perfect escape book and I kept imagining myself in that fabulous apartment in Paris.
Have you read The Goddesses of Kitchen Avenue by Barbara Samuel ( i think she is from Australia ). Also a good escape book.