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Been feeling rough the last few days (not COVID as I‘ve tested a lot, think it‘s just the ‘cold from hell‘ instead!) so reading a lot, being looked after by Henry.

This was a random selection off my TBR shelf and, unexpectedly, I really liked it. Irene‘s son, Shep, is shot dead in a robbery gone wrong and, many years later, his killer faces execution. It reminded me a bit of earlier Picoult books.

⭐️⭐️1/2

Other than the thought provoking topic regarding the death penalty, I found little to enjoy in this book. Sometimes it seemed like a deeper piece. Sometimes it was cheesy and annoying. The storyline involving the prison superintendent felt completely unnecessary. There were other components that really bothered me although I will leave it at that to avoid spoilers.

Your duty? Hmm.

I hope there is something redeeming in this; that this is not the view of the author but, instead, an idea meant to communicate the regret that will follow. Supporting your husband and having to pack up and move your family halfway across the country because he decided to take a job he didn‘t need to take without any consideration to how it might affect you and the children seem like two very different things to me.

This was a well written and interesting story. Not my usual pick but I took the recommendation from my best friend @Aliking1986 and I am very glad I didn‘t wait to read it. It was heartbreaking and reminds us of the damage the prejudice of some members of society can cause. Unusually for me, I can‘t find the words to review this - you just need to read this raw and yet beautiful story.

Loving ‘The Crying Tree‘ so far! Thanks for the recommendation @Aliking1986 ❤️

Currently reading this good book The crying tree by Naseem Rakha

Have you read it?
What are you thoughts?
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Late #booknerdproblems Didn't think I had any until I flashed back to last month when hubby and I spent a weekend in Palm Springs. Returning, as I unpacked he came in and I was literally weeping.
Him: what's wrong?
Me: I just realized I left my kindle on the nightstand!
Him: it's not the end of the world...um, I see by your face it is
(I called housekeeping--still crying--and they found and mailed it back😍) pic is granddaughter but how I felt!