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JanuarieTimewalker13
Clear: A Novel | Carys Davies
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Another epic story from Cary‘s Davies in under 200 pages. I had never heard of the clearances of Scotland. The removal of people from land that they lived on for generations. This was an intimate story of a sole inhabitant of an island and a Reverend who was sent to take him off the island. #Scotland

JanuarieTimewalker13 5/10/25 Book 11 2025 4mo
Bookwomble If your interest is piqued by the Highland Clearances, you might enjoy the tagged book which has that setting, and is considered a classic of Scottish literature. It's more about the inner life of the MC, an elderly, embittered woman who is struggling to cope with the social change happening around her 4mo
JanuarieTimewalker13 @Bookwomble Thank you so much for the rec! Stacked!! 📚❤️ 4mo
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Sarahreadstoomuch
Clear: A Novel | Carys Davies
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What a stunningly beautiful novel that is far bigger than it looks.

AmyG Excellent book. 4mo
dabbe 🎯🩵🎯 4mo
Cathythoughts I loved this. I often think of that teapot 💔 4mo
Sarahreadstoomuch @Cathythoughts oh, I know. I think it will haunt me now in a way. 4mo
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eris404
City Under One Roof | Iris Yamashita
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I‘ve been on an audiobook kick lately. I‘ve had this book sitting in my library for a while now and needed something to listen to while I sanded and painted cosplays. The writing style is a tad repetitive—and a little cliched—but overall it was a fun listen with multiple narrators, all good performers. The setting was intriguing (a small Alaskan village housed entirely in one building) and the characters are quirky and engaging.

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Teresereading
Clear: A Novel | Carys Davies
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On a remote Scottish island (population 1) during th Highland Clearances
#whereareyouMonday
@Cupcake12
#bookswithmaps 🧡
Book 30/155
#24countriesin2025

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Moss_Croft
Sweetland | Michael Crummey
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rachaich
Clear: A Novel | Carys Davies
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Beautiful. Stark yet bursting with imagery.
A rare treat, a brand new book. I e been lusting after either of her previous novels and then this sat on a shelf in a little indie bookshop and I picked it. And read, devoured, it.
Adored it. I keep mulling over the story and the island.

AmyG I loved this one. So beautifully written. 8mo
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rwmg
Clear: A Novel | Carys Davies
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In 1843 John Ferguson travels to a remote island N of Shetland to evict Ivar, the only inhabitant for the last 20 yrs, so that the island can be turned over to sheep. The 2 men have no language in common and John's notes & docs in Norn are destroyed in an accident soon after his arrival.

Fascinating exploration of how the relationship develops through illness and language learning. The ending was unexpected and I want to know what happened next.

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Rissreadswithcats
Clear: A Novel | Carys Davies
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Stunning! This is a little book but it had a big impact on me. So atmospheric, I wish I could spend time reading on this island.
Aghh Mary, you are definitely a keeper! The ending was perfect. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I‘m so glad this was my first read for 2025.
Thanks for the gift @LeeRHarry 🤍🩵💙🩶
#LitsyAtoZ @Texreader Letter C

Texreader Excellent! Great start to the year! 8mo
LeeRHarry You‘re very welcome! 😊 8mo
Cathythoughts Brilliant book ❤️ 8mo
CarolynM The #CampLitsy24 discussions of this one were really interesting. I recommend having a look at them if you‘re in the mood to keep thinking about the book🙂 (edited) 8mo
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CarolynM
Clear: A Novel | Carys Davies
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#12BooksOf2024 June

This wasn‘t my favourite at the time, but looking back it was certainly the most memorable. Beautiful writing and so atmospheric!

Andrew65 Looks a good pick. 9mo
kspenmoll My pick for June as well! 9mo
Cathythoughts I loved this one ❤️ 9mo
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TheEllieMo This is also my choice for June! 9mo
Rissreadswithcats I‘m reading this at the moment! 9mo
sarahbarnes I know what you mean! It ended up making my list of top books for the year when I thought back on it. 9mo
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