This short novel with a fairytale construct is an introduction to the lovely prose of Rosie Bellis, which shows great promise
Tag Archives: Scuffed Granny Reviews
The London Train by Tessa Hadley
A character-driven book told in two halves: the first concerning Paul, the second Cora and linked together by the London train of the title
A Map of the Edge by David Isaak
A coming-of-age tale which is an intense read, following fifteen year old Rick as he navigates a teendom strewn with diversions and upsets
The Bridge of Little Jeremy by Indrajit Garai
A gentle, charming book about a boy, his dog, his mum and a painting, set in Paris.
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
My first encounter with Hemingway and surprisingly, a forgettable and, dare I say it, regrettable one: did not meet expectations
Catatonia by Steve Crane
An interesting novel philosophically speaking which is thought-provoking but, at times, challenging to read
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
A thriller based around the disappearance of a baby from her home while her parents are partying next door – tense and twisty
Nemesis by Tyler Michael
Nemesis is the perfect holiday read for the thriller lover – action-filled, fast-paced and written with clear direction and awareness.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
A couple craft a life for themselves in the wilds of Alaska but long for a child – and then miraculously, one appears. But who is she?
Montpelier Tomorrow by Marylee MacDonald
A novel centred around a family coming to terms with a diagnosis of ALS and what this will mean for them all, not just the person suffering