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I really enjoyed this book. I got it from book club Xmas along with others . The giver had spent her money in op shops and got some amazing recent books.
The narrator is Girl A and she goes between the then and her now. I got very involved in the story.
I‘m counting this as last book of 2021. As I read most of it then. 80 books 2021.
. @MrsMalaprop I think you might like it.
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Read this today. Beautifully written and a worthy winner. However not completely sure I understood the ending. I might need to read it again slowly.
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Wanted to read this as it‘s his only nonfiction book. Found it recently in an op shop. I think it would have been an eye opener in it‘s time 2006 when DNA was beginning to get innocent people out of prison. I skipped over the pages as I knew the outcome of course. Having watched and read about many such cases , I felt there are too many other books in my TBR shelf to spend anymore time on this one.
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I‘m not a great fan but I heard him on the radio and thought I‘d give this a go. It was ok. I can see why he is popular.
I‘m going to read one more of his books. His only non fiction.
Not reading at my usual rate. Walking lots instead. I was thinking of listening to audio books but I like to think as I walk. A sort of meditation.
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This is one of many books I was given at Book club Xmas. It‘s taken me a while to read it as I‘ve replaced my early morning reading with walking. This was perfect for me as it was sort of short stories about different women all connected in some way. Lots of comments on feminism, racism and the political landscape of the time each part is written about. I enjoyed it. Can see why it won.
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I enjoyed her second book so hunted this one out as I think it won a prize. It‘s her first to be published. I found the descriptions too long, like a film script perhaps . I probably should not have interrupted my reading as I did lose track .
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I just finished watching the series. It was excellent. Story line kept me watching and the issues in each episode were very relevant . Kids get so much misinformation from the internet, this is right out there and factual in context and with feelings. This book is an excellent resource. I just love it. Will pass on to grandson when he is a little older.
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@MrsMalaprop might be a good one for your tool box.

An op shop find. I recognised the name . It was a wonderful read. A strange childhood remembered with humour and an effort to understand his parents. I love his writing style. Easy to read , a delight. I‘ll be looking out his other books. Interesting comment on parenting styles of the 60s and 70s compared to more recent times. Gave me food for thought.
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I‘m really warming to this author. Great for a light read. Clever and at times funny. My 3 reads have been op shop books. So will continue to look out for more.
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I couldn‘t stop reading but at the same time wanted it to go on forever. I‘m nearly twice her age but what she has to say speaks to me. She has written down what I have felt/feel and that makes me feel not so alone. I just love her.
All her writing is amazing and insightful. Clementine puts into words things I have not been able to.
I‘d love to give her a big hug and say thank you.
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