Some Reading

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Last night I finished reading this book. It was such a beautifully written book, telling a very moving story. In a backdrop of ugliness and sorrow there is love, strength, hope and goodness. It shows that when there is nothing, how much there is to give. It is a story about the power of words, told with such beautiful words. Even though this book is 584 pages long I read it slowly, over time as I wanted to spend as much time within this story, with these characters, as I could. A book I would highly recommend.

In between reading this book and Brida there have been others, I seem to be on a bit of a reading frenzy!

Any book I finish I will always say is a good book because any that aren't I don't finish. Obviously some are better than others.

Addition by Toni Jordan is a wonderfully witty and well written book. There is one part in this book that seemed 'sluggish' but then I realised that it was just as the character was...amazing! I absolutely LOVED this book. It is a light and easy read but a book that has substance. Another I would highly recommend.

Breath is another fabulous story by Tim Winton. I found this a good story and easy to read. I really like the way he writes. His books are all different yet similar, I could understand someone either loving all his work or liking one and not another.

Tuvalu by Andrew O'Connor was an interesting read. I did enjoy reading this book but every time I think about it I want to add a 'but' at the end, my problem is is that I can't define what the but is. Perhaps it is just that I didn't connect with it like I have with other books.

The Pilgrimage and The Valkyries by Paulo Coelho - are nothing like The Alchemist but I did enjoy reading them. I know there are people who would like to debate as to whether or not the events actually took place or could in fact ever be real but I don't get caught up in that. I think they are great stories, and can fit into what ever you believe in as long as you remain open. I liked reading these one after the other.

And on the Seventh Day by Paulo Coelho contains By The River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept, Veronika Decides to Die and The Devil and Miss Prim. Each story happens over one week, which is what the Author believes is all you need to change your life. I would have to say that The River Piedra.. has been my least favourite Coelho book but I did finish it! I did really enjoy the other two though.

Comments

[Jo]

These books sound great, always on the look out for new authors as I tend to always gravitate towards a certain few. I recently finished reading 3 of Stephanie Meyers books which my daughter had bought, and I really enjoyed them. Now I am eagerly awaiting the final episode, due out next month!!
Jo

[Megan P]

I love the sound of some of your reads. I like the thought of not reading a dud book - there is always that thought when I read a bad book that it may get better. Moxo

[Julia Rose]

Hi Ursula,
Thanks, you've reminded me about the Tim Winton...love his books tooooo...
hope all is well...
xx

[Lisa]

Glad you liked the Book Thief - a friend lent it to me and I loved it. I took ages to read it as well as I just wanted to drink it in (yeah I know that phrase seems corny for me!!) the book literally!!! Great read loved it +++++++

See you soon

ML X

[Lisa]

I might try some of your other recommendations - although have to say can't get into TW - to each his own though. I have had Chocolat on me bedside table for two weeks now and must give that one a go!

Love your work!

ML X

[Marie]

I always smile when I see Tim Winton's books. We went to high school together and were in the same Lit class!