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Apparently I had already read this. I didn't like it any better the second time 😵‍💫

Looking at Goodreads I discovered I have read several books by William Boyd over the years and given them 4 or 5 stars. Gabriel's Moon is the first of the Gabriel Dax novels and even though I am only on page 31 know I will love another of his books. Those of his unread are on my TBR list, he is a favorite author.

After multiple attempts, I have to add it to the DNF pile. I need someone or something to care about. It feels harsh, but I do not care about these characters.

Despite the acclaim, I am finding this a bit boring. I have read 25% of the novel and I can‘t muster any enthusiasm and I don‘t care. Before I add it to the DNF list, does it get better? It is my first Kingsolver, is it always a slow burn?

September = Back to School = very few books finished.

Completed ✔️

Reliving my teenage years with a reread of this at my mum's house. My copy from 1994ish

My first taste of William Boyd, and I rather enjoyed it. The main character is, for the most part, a likeable character - apart from when he seem to go a bit mad and out of character, turning into a mad stalker for an entire chapter. Do all of Boyd‘s books have a disturbing obsession with sex filtering through?

Book 59/80 #Read2025 @DieAReader

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Lawrence Anthony details his struggle to save the last northern white rhinos.

Wonderfully written, albeit a hard read especially because rhinos are my favorite animal.

123/357

Travel writer Gabriel is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 60s when he is asked to interview Patrice Lumumba. From there his life takes a turn and he becomes an unlikely Cold War spy, caught up in more than he realises. I loved Gabriel‘s gentle yet sharp character, his attempts to play with those leading him, combined with his sad backstory and the will he/won‘t he romance. Stylish, good fun, yet also thought provoking.