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clarissap83

clarissap83

Joined November 2019

Journalist | Teacher | Bookworm
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The Secret History by Donna Tartt
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This book was over-written, but, once I got used to the author's style, I enjoyed it (if that's even appropriate considering the content). It follows the aftermath of a school massacre through the point of view of the perpetrator's mother, who always knew her son wasn't quite "right". Fascinating with a great twist in the last few pages.

#weneedtotalkaboutkevin #lionelshriver

Rissreads I loved this book! The torment of the mother will always stay with me. 4y
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A Little Life: A Novel | Hanya Yanagihara
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A little bit of "light" reading over the Christmas break. I started each of these books in 2016, but they've taken me a while to get through because of the nature of the content, especially #ALittleLife, which has been heartbreaking to read.

#TheNix #NathanHill #HanyaYanagihara #2019readingchallenge #Christmas

Rissreads Enjoying your break? I'm having a fabulous time so far! I'm looking forward to the 24hr reading challenge starting tomorrow. Any excuse! 🤣 4y
Reggie Oof, A Little Life. Get ready to be tired from just crying!!! Lol good luck!! 4y
clarissap83 @Rissreads It has been so relaxing! I got a few new books for Christmas, so I'm ready to go for tomorrow. Hope you're having a great break 😊 4y
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clarissap83 @Reggie It took me three years to read, on and off. I think that says it all! 4y
Rissreads Do tell!!!!! What new books? I got a kindle for when I travel from my kids. 4y
clarissap83 @Rissreads ohhh, that's great news!! I got The Secret History - Donna Tartt and All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr. 4y
Rissreads Both of those are fantastic books! 4y
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Terra Nullius | Claire Coleman
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This book was nothing like I had expected. I thought it was going to be a story of the British colonisation of Australia and the impact on indigenous people. It sort of was, but also wasn't. Thanks for the thought-provoking recommendation, @Rissreads , and for letting me borrow your book 😊

#terranullius #clairegcoleman #australianauthors

Rissreads Did the twist surprise you? 4y
clarissap83 @Rissreads It did!! Not what I was expecting at all. 4y
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Paris Letters | Janice MacLeod
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The pages of this book are getting a little worn, but that's because I have read and re-read it many times. Always an easy/light read when I need some inspiration to get things done, as it follows the story of author Janice MacLeod as she leaves her mundane life behind in the pursuit of new adventures.

#parisletters #janicemacleod

LeeRHarry I really enjoyed this one too 😊 4y
TheBookAddict Sounds like a good book. I may have to give it a try. Welcome to Litsy! 👋🏽🙂 4y
clarissap83 @TheBookAddict thank you! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 😊 4y
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Crazeedi Welcome to litsy!!🎉🎉 you will love it here! 4y
clarissap83 @Crazeedi Thanks 😊 4y
Rissreads Stacked! This book sounds gorgeous! 4y
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A Fine Balance | Rohinton Mistry
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This book was beautiful to read, but also difficult. It follows the stories of several characters whose lives intertwine, albeit through tragedies over the course of several decades. It's not all sad though. Beautiful friendships are formed and families created between people unrelated.

CarolynM Welcome to Litsy🌼 4y
LeeRHarry Welcome to Litsy 😊 4y
clarissap83 @LeeRHarry Thanks for the warm welcome! 4y
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clarissap83 @CarolynM thank you! Looking forward to lots of happy reading! 4y
ljuliel Welcome 🌸 4y
Eggbeater Great review! Welcome to Litsy! 🐙 4y
TheSpineView Welcome to Litsy! Great to have you! 🤗 4y
Andrew65 Welcome to Litsy 🤗 4y
Rissreads It's sitting on my shelf. Maybe I will get to it next year..... 4y
Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🥳🎈 4y
clarissap83 @Eggs thank you x 4y
clarissap83 @Rissreads it's devastating, but I loved it. Hope you get to it sooner rather than later. 😊 4y
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