Litsy

Wow! Someone recommended this to me years ago and I found it used. This was great for reminding me. #artist #CharacterCharm

Eggs, Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Eggs Looks worthy of the time taken to read it! 3d

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @Eggs I have not read it yet. I have sooo many books yet to read. I pray I have time. I l love to have options though 3d

BkClubCare I read a few Irving Stone books years ago; I was enthralled 3d

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DrSabrinaMoldenReads @BkClubCare I am going to be reading this one soon. What did you read? 3d

BkClubCare @DrSabrinaMoldenReads - This one and The Agony and the Ecstasy, maybe another but I can‘t recall (way before I tracked my reading) 2d

Eggs @DrSabrinaMoldenReads A dilemma we bookworms face📚: time vs tbr 2d

DrSabrinaMoldenReads @Eggs Indeed!! 2d

DrSabrinaMoldenReads Thanks! I have the Agony and the Ectasy too. I have so many books. That‘s one of the reasons that I don‘t like to read long books slowly @TheBookHippie @BkClubCare (edited) 2d

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readingjedi

The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden

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Phew, this one is a short, sharp kick in the emotionals! It took a while to ensnare me, the understated style of writing bored me a little...until I cottoned on to its power - skimming the surface of complex emotions, concealing the slowly peeled back layers, hiding the truth in plain sight - narrative & style perfectly in harmony. And the reveal - the whole thing becomes something else altogether. It is still under my skin weeks later. Fabulous.

HeatherBookNerd I loved this one too 3d

AmyG Agree. Great book. 3d

Billypar I probably don't need the spoiler tag for this, but just to be safe. I love how the twist was hidden in plain sight. I didn't get it, but felt like I should have. It was an earned surprise, and even in the slower early moments, it did such a great job building the tension. One of my favorites so far this year. 2d

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Nebklvr

Mishka | Edward van de Vendel, Anoush Elman

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The love of family is beautiful to behold and this family includes Mishka, the rabbit. A tender, loving story.

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ICantImReading

The Dinner | Herman Koch

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I read this for the first time over 10 years ago, and I was able to tolerate its slow-burning unease more with this re-read. Using the framework of one single meal is so effective. The characters are selfish, dripping in privilege and a disturbing lack of empathy; how far would they go to protect their family? It‘s a dark, compelling, and twisty tale that really leaves an unsettling impression. 🎧

BkClubCare Very unsettling book. 2w

ICantImReading @BkClubCare 💯😬 2w

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Jeg

The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden

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This is a book that I think is best read not knowing anything about the plot. However it did take me a while to get into it. Could see why someone would give up. Don‘t. Keep going. It may make you feel uncomfortable, keep going. For me it was well worth it. ❤️

Texreader I loved this book. Your review is perfect. 2w

Suet624 I'm really glad you stuck with it. I thought this book was great. 2w

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Jeg

The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden