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'The novel ends with one of the most reverberating shocks in modern crime fiction.'
Well I guess the problem is with me then. The twist at the end really is neat, but I didn't enjoy the whole of the book. Instead of being intrigued and interested I was mostly annoyed and frustrated. I didn't like the detective and I wasn't much impressed with the writing (maybe the translation wasn't the best either). ⬇️

So, there I was, enjoying this charming and intriguing murder mystery set in Monet's hometown of Giverny and being invested in all the interesting characters, when ...BOOM! Along comes a twist so subtle yet so seismic that it blows my socks off. I genuinely did not see it coming & I thoroughly enjoyed it! What a cracking read this one was! And the ending even touched my cold, cynical heart 💙

Starting this one today. I've been on a bit of a crime spree recently.

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That did not come out like I meant it to!!!

Forgot to post my #AdventRecommends yesterday so you‘ll get another two today!

The lyrical quality of the writing in this crime novel sets it apart from others in the genre. I found it beautiful and captivating.

@emilyrose_x

This is a pick with one giant reservation (see spoiler in comments if you want to know). The prose is beautiful, smooth, and compelling, with near perfect pacing. There are three storylines that merge in a very unexpected way and it‘s absolutely brilliant. #lmpbc

The books arrived today, Jill. Thank you.

Allison - I have two ARCs I have to read, but as soon as I finish them, I‘ll get your book read and on its way to you.

I could not stop reading this one until I found out what happened and then 🤯 #LMPBC #20in4 book 2/4 #FoodAndLit #France

@DGRachel I‘m finally feeling better and home this weekend. I plan on tackling these both and getting them in the mail to you on Monday!

Ah. May. Zing. I can‘t wait to discuss this with my #lmpbc friends in the margins! @kspenmoll it‘s going in the mail tomorrow! @DGRachel @Bookwormjillk

I am planting myself on my couch to read this today! The month got away from me but this is my #lmpbc book that needs to be winging its way to @kspenmoll on Monday. I‘m excited to get to “one of the most reverberating shocks in modern crime fiction” as the cover blurb promises! Right now I‘m still just getting to know the characters. 😋

My favourite read of 2020 was this lyrical crime novel by Michel Bussi, set in Giverny, the home of Claude Monet for many years.

#20BooksFor2020 @Andrew65

One of the best books I've ever read. Such a pleasant ending that will devour you in goosebumps.

Loved this book set in Giverny in #France.

#FallFinds @Eggs

I have had this book since 2017 can't believe I waited this long to read it....
What an amazing plot

1. The tagged book, which I adored.

2. I never ask for recommendations, I just peruse book groups and Litsy and absorb all the recommendations from them.

#Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView

I plucked this one randomly from my TBR pile. If the cover sticker is anything to go by, I bought it as part of a buy-one-get-one-half-price offer. Turned out to be the best book I‘ve read so far this year.

I thought this was going to be your standard crime novel. But it is so much more than that. Yes, we have two mismatched detectives trying to solve a murder. But there is also beautiful, lyrical prose rarely (if ever?) seen in the Crime genre.

My goal is simple - read as much as possible!!😂😂

Within that, I want to get up to date on the Dark Iceland series by Ragnar Jonasson, and finish the tagged book.

#JubilantJuly @Andrew65

#currentlyreading #ninfeenere #bussi #monet #ninfee #giallo #thriller #murder
Per gli amanti della pittura e dei libri gialli

Thanks to @AnneCecilie and @LeeRHarry for suggesting that we visit Daunt Books in London! One unusual thing is it‘s partly organized by geographic region. You can find travel guides, fictional books by authors from that country, and also books SET in that country! So you never really know what you‘re going to find. For example, in the France section I found this book! I loved After the Crash but hadn‘t seen any of his others translated. Exciting!

What a beautiful book ❤
Bussi paints a stunning picture of Giverny at times it feels like you are there within a Claude Monet painting.
A tale of obsessive love with a great twist at the end.
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Really enjoying this book it's beautifully written I really want to go to Monet's garden and see it for myself 🎨💚🖼

Ever read a book where you get to the end, and the reveal makes you want to read the whole thing again?? This one will!

Off to Zurich for the week to see me best friend! And reading my Easter Mystery @Leniverse ! (Completely accidental that it‘s a mystery, it‘s my next book club book)

Just finished the book... Can't say much as I don't want to give anything away, but you won't be disappointed!

So my second book from the same author. I love the title and cover! Also it is set in the town of Giverny and Monet's garden, which I have visited and just loved it! #books #bookcover #crimenovel #bookmad #bookcrazy #lovetoread

#bankholidaysunday this is the beginning, middle & end of my plans for today 🙃

It took me a little bit of time to get into this book. I'm so glad I did. The writing was great and so was the story. It was a tad confusing towards the end, however the ending pulled it back and all made sense!

A very twisted story that I just could not put down!

Perfect accessories for a lazy Sunday morning.

Black Water Lilies is one of the most unique thrillers I've read in a while. This book is beautifully written. The prose and the story are absolutely enchanting. I didn't know a murder mystery could be so poetic! The pace of the story is great. Michel Bussi successfully manages to keep you at the edge of your seat and just when you think you know what is going on, he surprises you with something completely unexpected! I would highly recommend it!

This was absolutely NOT what I was expecting and near the end I thought it was just crazy and made no sense but I persisted and it all came together beautifully. It has one of the most intricate and well conceived plots I have read in a long time. I am still a little stunned!

Just started this on audio. In the opening pages there is a description of blood in a stream that is nearly as artistic as Monet's lilies. Also, the narrator is pitch and tone perfect!!

Well, hello there! Got this ARC in the mail this morning, can't wait to read it and give my thoughts! #bookmail #isthebestmail

Intrigante, ben scritto e ben congegnato

You, out there, whoever you are and wherever you come from, please read this. You won't regret it.

Set in Giverny, the home of Monet and his water lilies, Michael Bussi has written a novel so intricately woven with mystery, suspense and brain tingling uniqueness, that with each page turned I was hit with a new surprise and a whole new turn of events. This book starts with a murder and ends with a murder, and all in the space of 13 days.

Looking forward to reading this one. I've heard so many good things!