Sweet Caress | 
pickIt was different than expected. I liked it. It tells the story of an eventful life that I didn‘t think would be possible to live, especially in the beginning of the 20th century. Boyd‘s narration is so authentic that I needed to google if the story is fictional or not. (It is.)
I was impressed by how the horrors of war were vividly shown without harping on around it too much.
If I manage to find more not my last Boyd-book.
But nothing is so bad that there ain‘t something good in it.
Being hungry means that I go and prepare my lunch – and this means: I can continue my audiobook. 📷🎧❤️ Audiolunch, quasi.
Audio-prepared my lunch this morning.
Why does all this cutting always take so long❓Does anybody have any idea❓Or, better still, any idea to speed that up❓
I don‘t feel like that time is wasted because I enjoyed my audiobook but I‘m just always surprised like: “Oh, that late already❓🤔”
I‘m still captured by my audiobook but also a bit surprised how avant-garde the beginning of the 20th century presented therein the was.
With today‘s commute I started this. After very few time I already I liked it because of the voice-actor and because of the writing style. It‘s a bit poetic but in a good, apt way not in a tawdry way. (This morning was one of the rare occasions where I felt it‘s a pity that I can‘t write down quotes while driving.)
I like Emery. She‘s a girl and forceful – which I feel was not necessarily a usual combination in the beginning of the 20th century.
My next audio-companion. About 13 hours long, to which I‘m – because of the blurb – really looking forward to. 😃
This book is what I imagine it would be like to take the time to sit down with one of your grandparents and have them tell you their life story. #readmyowndamnbooks
Wine and book is an ideal way to end a rough Friday.
#winterwonderland #freezeframe
I picked up this one at a bookoutlet sale, a VERY long time ago, and shamefully have STILL not read it! 🤦♀️
It sounds so good, and I‘ve heard great things about this author. The MC, who is a photojournalist and fashion photographer, is described as complicated, vibrant and a passionate life traveler. The story spans the entire 20th century, and is said to capture significant moments in a life lived to its fullest.
The fictional autobiography of a photographer, Amory Clay, who'd lived through the major events of the 20th century. And though I'm sure a professional photographer would never take #badselfportraits, fact remains, someone's chopped the head off that girl on the cover! #nofemmeber
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pickHands down this has been my favourite book of the year so far, possibly even of last year too. It tells the story of fictional photographer Amory Clay from her birth to her death and everything in between. It's not plot driven, but meanders through her life using a mix of narrative and supposed journal entries.
I loved Amory - she's complicated, strong and sometimes misunderstood. Completely unputdownable!
Pls excuse bad photo and chipped nails!
pickAnother great read by William Boyd! Seriously one of my favourite authors, but his books go by too fast!
Currently reading Sweet Caress by William Boyd and really enjoying it! Also just discovered this new feature in my e-reading app. Expect more quotes in the future! Also, everything I have read by William Boyd has been amazing. Check him out!
#blameitonlitsy ... bookoutlet sale! I really meant to not buy any books this week! 😬......
pickDo yourself a favor and do not read reviews on this book. Please, please, please do not check out an actual Amory Clay's biography until at the end and you will be surprised. The book contains amazing photo collection and beautifully crafted story. William Boyd is the master! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I accidentally deleted my previous post(((( I what to repeat this quote to keep it for myself. Sorry for repost.
Halfway through on this book and love it. The female character described by a male author without whining emotions and complexity. There are many interesting photo inside and every chapter intrigues you more.
"My affair ...had become part of the texture and detail of my personal history". So true. Someday a huge and important part of our life becomes a detail, nothing more....
pickThis didn't have the same emotional heft as Any Human Heart (an almost perfect book tbf) but Boyd does what he does best here - depicting normal people living extraordinary, thoughtful, well-worn, intelligent lives.
Had a hard time deciding on my next read, but this sounds amazing and I've heard wonderful things about Boyd's other books, especially Any Human Heart. Has anyone read this one?
Stars foretell the fall of czars.
Strummed guitars lead to hidden bars.
Huzzahs greet news of life on Mars.
Time stands still in Shangri-las.
We only see what we want to see and that's how mistakes are made.
However long your stay on this small planet lasts, and whatever happens during it, the most important thing is that - from time to time - you feel life's sweet caress.
