Cinnamon Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 So, what did you think? Personally I love this book - its a long time favourite, & I would love to hear what you all think of it The new book to read is 'Never let me go' by Kazuo Ishiguro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassett Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I read 'A Quiet Belief in Angels' last year on holiday. It is one of my all time favourite books and I found it totally unputdownable, completely gripping all the way through. The main character is trapped in a complete series of ultimate nightmare events, but I found the book so engrossing that it felt really believable and I felt myself willing things to work out for him. I remember gasping with shock near the end when the culprit is revealed! I did feel worried about spotting white feathers for a while after finishing the book!! I highly recommend the book to anyone wondering what to read next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I loved it. Have read it twice. My only criticism would be that I found the relationship between the narrator and the teacher a bit difificult to believe, but apart from that it was totally gripping and a complete shock at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Oh dear - I found it hard going and actually gave up. I just didn't like the style of writing. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Overall, I think I'm another dissenter. Having finished it I couldn't decide if it was ok or just "tejus"... I found Joseph's life unrelentingly awful, it was quite a depressing read, although I didn't really engage with any of the characters enough to really care what happened to them.... and then there were all those over wordy descriptions....I am not bothered by lack of pace...so I wasn't expecting a racy detective story..but I resorted to speed reading to finish it. It did have a haunting quality to it so that it stayed with me for some days after I had finished it ( and normally for me that is indicative of a good ( for me ) book)...but somehow this just missed the mark. and I absolutely didn't feel inclined to go out and buy anything else by the author..2 out of 5 from me...Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Oh dear. This thread has made me realise I haven't read any of the Book Group choices for quite a while. I will try to start up again. Promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Has anyone got a copy i could borrow please.... im trying not to buy stuff at the moment, but could do with a good read? sorry for being cheeky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 You can have mine if you like. PM me your address and I'll send it off. I offered it to my mum but murder books aren't her thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 thanks seagazer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I've surpassed myself in that it is now sitting beside me, wrapped and addressed - just got to hope I make it to the Post Office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 oops missed this one will look up Aprils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Ann, You are a total star - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Have you received it yet? I took it down to the caravan with me on Thursday and sent it off then? So if not today then Tuesday I should think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
