Litsy

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This one wasn't for me.
While I've lately really got into Historical Fiction, I'm still navigating the sub-genres and learning which I favour.

Unfortunately this one hit all the wrong buttons. The heroine was more annoying than redeeming. The story felt jagged and incomplete. And the writing left me baffled.

Like I said this is a personal thing, so please don't take my opinion to heart.

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#Pantone2025 #Kashmir @Lauredhel 3w

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aa_guer2021

The Far Field | Madhuri Vijay

A quick browse of a thrift store secured me this copy of this book. Only later did I realize that it is an UNCORRECTED PROOF. 🤔🤩 Only in the beginning stages and curious to see where this story will go, but thought I would share. Anyone read this before? Impressions? Thoughts? #currentlyreading #thriftscore

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marleed

The Far Field | Madhuri Vijay

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I‘m 20 years into my fascination of movies and books set in India. (It started when my 12yo daughter and I discovered Netflix Bollywood dvds.). I‘m humbled by the culture, history, and religions so unknown to me. Reading Shalini discover Kashmir was interesting and heartbreaking. Heartbreaking because we are not all built with the intestinal fortitude to become the person we truly want to be.

Apr #DoubleSpin Category: Across an Ocean

TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Also, have you ever watched Bride and Prejudice? It was a fun Bollywood twist on the story that my sister and I really enjoyed. 4mo

ErikasMindfulShelf I loved this book. 4mo

Amiable What a gorgeous photo! 4mo

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marleed @TheAromaofBooks I will check it out! 4mo

marleed @ErikasMindfulShelf I‘m so glad I finally pushed it from my TBR and read it! 4mo

marleed @Amiable Thank you! 4mo

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IndianBookworm

The Far Field | Madhuri Vijay

so-so

After Kalyani's mother dies, she sets out for a Himalayan village in Kashmir. Certain that her mother's death is connected to the decade-old disappearance of Bashir Ahmed, a charming Kashmiri salesman, Kalyani decides to confront him.
The characters didn't stay with me, but there were some moments, some scenes that did. The writing was good. I also loved the character development and how plot unfolded. Was a little underwhelming though.
3.5/5🌟

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julieclair

Jewels of the Sun: The Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy #1 | Nora Roberts

so-so

The romantic plot was a bit eye-rolling and obvious, and the supporting characters felt one-dimensional, but I loved the Irish village setting and the magical realism element. This was my #ReadOrDonate pick for March. Definitely donating it.

#Pantone2025 #Kashmir @Lauredhel

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Enchanted_Bibliophile

Hard Rain | Irma Venter

so-so

Another #Afrikaans read for me...
I struggled a bit with the writing style and pacing of this one. At times nothing seems to happen, and the everything happens all at once.
I would however be interested in reading more of Venter's work, as it was so different form the usual Mystery/Romance I'm used to.

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#Pantone2025 #Kashmir @Lauredhel

Andrew65 Well done 🎉🎊🎉 5mo

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Enchanted_Bibliophile

Sword of Destiny | Andrzej Sapkowski

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Another riveting compilation of shot stories each showing us a bit more of the man behind the white hare and wolf medallion.

I especially enjoyed the last two stories, but I'm bais because I love Ciri. I adore her feisty sprite and determination.

I am however now more than ready to be done with the short stories and be immersed in a full length novel