This grid took longer than my average to complete since I finally have overnight guests in my house. The tagged was 5 stars for me - I just love how this story was told.
5* = Loved It, want to shout out loud about this book! I do/will own/keep a physical copy. A+
4*= I liked it, would love to discuss. Solid B
3*=Meh, no need to discuss. Average C
2*=Nope D
1*=DNF F
pickI loved every single sentence of this book. Often I‘m anxiously reading because I want to know how a story resolves. I didn‘t care how this resolved because that would mean this experience was over. I was interested in every aspect -including the story of Chico, the bird. The setting - Cypress - I need to know more!
pickThe book explores the conflict between Greek and Turkish Cypriots through two lovers, one from each ethnicity. It‘s an exploration of family and culture and an encouragement to healing. I initially gave a little side-eye to the use of a fig tree as a sentient character, but Shafak really made it work. This was quite good.
pickSo beautiful. This feels like some of Elif‘s pain from not being able to return to Turkey comes alive in this story. Such a 💔 story of humans and the hurt we cause each other. I must admit though my favorite character was the fig tree😊
Wishing all my friends on Litsy who celebrate Thanksgiving a very Happy Thanksgiving! In my Top 5 things I‘m grateful for, you guys and this wonderful, amazing community are in it ❤️🧡💛
I hope everyone is able to enjoy the day, enjoy some delicious food, and gets to enjoy a little reading time too 😉 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Wishing all who celebrate.....a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving to all US Littens! May your tables be full with comforting food, your homes be filled with peace, and your minds have time to enjoy some good reads! I am so thankful for this community of people who have made this last year brighter. Enjoy your day! #thanksgiving #thankful 🦃🍂🍁
pickThis is my favorite Thanksgiving book. It appears to get a little violent and really builds tension. With sub shortages and covid restrictions, yesterday I had mine and the music teacher's reading groups in the library. We couldn't do our normal lessons. So for the 1st time ever we sat on the carpet spread out to hear a story. Then we wrote Thanksgiving words and drew turkeys. Some of my kids can't write their own names! But they wrote THANKS 😊
