I am not a huge Jodi Picoult fan, and the last few I read left me "wanting". But I actually enjoyed this one reasonably well. She brings back a few characters from previous novels, and maybe that helps having some already developed depth or something. It's an easy read, and I think for the masses, probably a good one to read, given the topic (bullying) is of huge importance. So, keep reading, all you others, and tell me what you thought!
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Maybe I'll give it a try - I wasn't impressed in the first few chapters but I will try again. What about the other book you read last week (the mango one) - do you recommend it? I am currently reading "The Hero's Walk" by the same author as Tamarind Mem. Actually, I think you gave it to me! I am really enjoying it. Has anyone read "A thousand Splendid Suns"? I was planning to pick it up as I really liked "The Kiterunner"
Happy Reading!
"A Thousand Splendid Suns" is next on my reading list. I also really liked "The Kite Runner" so am looking forward to this one. (Some trivia - I have a treasured signed copy of "The Kite Runner" that Sean and Molly got for me when they heard the author speak in San Francisco.) I am currently reading "Five Quarters of the Orange" by Joanne Harris (who wrote Chocolat, among others) and am enjoying it so far. Lorraine
Left my comments on "Manoges and Quince" on the blog..... it was a bargain book, and that's about what it was!
I love Anita Rau Badami (Tamarind Mem, The Heroes Walk) I think she deserves more exposure. Tamarind Mem might even belong on my "favourites" list.
A thousand splendid suns is definitely also on my list! Although it is not getting great reviews, that may not mean much.
Joanne
I really enjoyed the Kite Runner as well. It is a very powerful book. Lorraine, your signed copy is a definate "keeper".
Darryl
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