pickRich, inexhaustible,copious in historical details, the minutia of life in the streets: wet steps, slippery with seaweed;rich in the brilliant analysis of literary luminaries‘ books;rich in dialogue; rich in social & political history; rich in current events,corruption.
A Roma child, found dead in the waters of the Quay, haunts Brunetti. Just know this: the resolution emulates real life.#serieslove2025 #17
“Had a man ever been married to a woman whose moral code was based on a British novel?”
I so adore this series! #serieslove2025
Breakfast: coffee, cranberry Irish soda bread, & a book.Nirvana.
https://davidvbarron.com/2011/10/31/the-gypsy-pt7-his-books/
After reading gypsy boy a previous boyfriend of the author (who is mentioned more in the second book apparently) wrote an interesting blog about both books, including a statement from the authors family accusing lies and fabrication 🤔
pickA glimpse into the Romany Gyspy world, strict traditions, illegal activities , colourful language! and as a child knowing no different. I really wasn‘t prepared for the level of abuse this poor boy suffered. Born into a well know fighting family & expected to follow in his father‘s footsteps and not bring shame upon the Walsh name.
Heartbreaking , A difficult read at times 🙏
Starting next for the #TwinPeaksReadingChallenge.
#AudreyHorne: Someone not afraid to appear weird.
#TPRC
Sorry I‘m already breaking the rules, Andrew, but I‘d like to include those books that ranked a 4.5 and were rounded up too. 😂🤷🏻♀️ Always a troublemaker…🙃
The tagged book was my only 5⭐️ for January ‘24.
#12BooksOf2024 (or a few more…)
Yay it‘s Saturday morning! Time for coffee & the tagged book. #coffeeandboks
