pickI read this in my native language, and really enjoyed it! Can't remember the last time I read Afrikaans.
Meyer has this gripping writing style with a lot of tension, drama and politics. Combined with very broken characters, only ever trying their best.
Adding to that; all of his books are set in one of my favourite places: Cape Town.
My only complaint is the fowl language.
so-soOverall, I enjoyed this book. It was a fun read. The mystery wasn‘t super obvious and I liked the history aspect and art world side of things. I would definitely read more by this author. I would rate it a 3 star. Nothing over the rainbow spectacular but a nice comfortable mystery. (catching up on January)
#BookedForLife
pickNo one is more surprised than me how much I ended up enjoying this reading experience. I phrase it that way because considering the book's trajectory and themes, I'm not sure 'enjoy' is the right word for the majority of the plot. 1)?
#BookReport 17/23
Still Born was fantastic. This week‘s favorite. Both others were just so-so reads for me.
so-soHortensia and Marion are neighbours in a Cape Town suburb. They have in common their age, both in their 80s, that they have achieved success in their careers, and that they are widows. But they disagree about everything.
An accident in which Hortensia breaks her leg and Marion‘s house is badly damaged brings changes in their relationship. I was hoping for more and felt a but underwhelmed 🤷🏻♀️.
#Booked2023 #FeaturingNeighbors
Well. Guess I won‘t be reading right now.
#catsoflitsy
I loved this page,I think I also "grunted my understanding" as Hortensia was telling the story,and I wonder how many other women did the same thing.To me there's not many things as powerful as telling someone"you can depend on me",it's even more powerful than "I love you",I can accept there might be waves or inconstancy in love,but if you tell someone they can depend on you,you'd better be there for them,for better or worse,otherwise it was a lie
