I
enjoyed this book for two main reasons. First, it sucked me in from the very
beginning and provided me with what I absolutely love about reading which is to
be transported away to a new world.
Within that new world, though, was a unique
page-turning story, filled with gorgeous writing and fleshed-out characters,
that constantly left me wondering what will happen next.
Second,
I thought this book – unsurprisingly considering the author – was a master
class in novel writing. Pacing, character development, conflict, plot twists, a
transportive quality… I could go on and on.
It
satisfied me as a reader and as a writer and is definitely in my top ten
favorite books I’ve ever read. Highly recommend!
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION
There were people on the banks of the river.
Among the tangled waterways and giant anacondas of the Brazilian Rio Negro, an enigmatic scientist is developing a drug that could alter the lives of women for ever. Dr Annick Swenson's work is shrouded in mystery; she refuses to report on her progress, especially to her investors, whose patience is fast running out. Anders Eckman, a mild-mannered lab researcher, is sent to investigate.
A curt letter reporting his untimely death is all that returns.
Now Marina Singh, Anders' colleague and once a student of…
I went
in knowing absolutely nothing about this book, aside from the fact that I was
hearing great things about it, and I couldn’t have been more delighted—truly
delighted—with what I found.
I loved the dual timeline and the expert way the author
navigated between them. I loved the mystery aspect, constantly wondering what
would happen, and the satisfying twist. I loved the gorgeous, lyrical prose.
And I loved how complete the story was—every element of it, from the characters
to the plot to the history, were so beautifully constructed. And most of all, it
is full of love and emotion and wonder and hope. Highly recommend!
When a woman discovers a rare book that has connections to her past, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed.
In the war-torn London of 1939, fourteen-year-old Hazel and five-year-old Flora are evacuated to a rural village to escape the horrors of the Second World War. Living with the kind Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Harry, in a charming stone cottage along the River Thames, Hazel fills their days with walks and games to distract her young sister, including one that…
From the moment I finished this
book – actually, while I was listening to it – I started telling everyone
I knew they had to read it. Like, must do, need to, do nothing until you read
it. And then I told everyone on Instagram.
This book was monumentally
fascinating. The scientific and cultural history of breath was explored
thoroughly and compellingly. And then, the author made it all relatable by
discussing the practical aspects of breath that concern, or should concern,
us all.
You might not think you need to
learn about breath, as it’s something we do all day long. But trust me. This
book will make you think differently every time you inhale.
THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY BOOK PRIZE
'Who would have thought something as simple as changing the way we breathe could be so revolutionary for our health, from snoring to allergies to immunity? A fascinating book, full of dazzling revelations' Dr Rangan Chatterjee
There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. In Breath, journalist James Nestor travels the world…
A fast-paced and
ripped-from-the-headlines story, set in the glossy offices of Silicon Valley
startups and New York City new media that explores our fascination with female
founders who are breaking barriers—and sometimes behaving badly in the process.
Nobody knows Anna Bright is
committing fraud. Not the board of her multibillion-dollar company, her
investors, the media, or the public breathlessly anticipating the imminent
launch of BrightSpot.
Jamie Roman, a hardworking journalist, is in awe of Anna.
But when Jamie learns about Anna’s misconduct, she embarks on a journey to
expose the crimes to make a name for herself. With news of the deceit about to
break, each woman will risk everything for her version of the truth... and
only one will emerge unscathed.
