I really enjoyed this book and have a new respect for people who work the graveyard shift, especially in servos. I now view the lighting, sounds and mI really enjoyed this book and have a new respect for people who work the graveyard shift, especially in servos. I now view the lighting, sounds and merchandise in servos suspiciously. ...more
If I had a chance, maybe would have given 4.5 stars. I really enjoyed 99% of the book, especially the main content about palliative care, living with If I had a chance, maybe would have given 4.5 stars. I really enjoyed 99% of the book, especially the main content about palliative care, living with elderly people and the toll trauma can place on oneself and others. The ending however was a little flat ... was hoping for a bit more magic as it appeared through the book....more
Best book I have read this year … which seems a bit pathetic being that it is only 2 months in. Loved the main character, even with her flaws and chalBest book I have read this year … which seems a bit pathetic being that it is only 2 months in. Loved the main character, even with her flaws and challenges. I could not read this book fast, as I often had to take a breath to let the action settle and/or ponder on the paragraphs. Highly recommend....more
Enjoyed this book a lot. It is an incredibly honest and revealing story about issues faced by aging people, including stress due to retirement, physicEnjoyed this book a lot. It is an incredibly honest and revealing story about issues faced by aging people, including stress due to retirement, physical ailments and mental anguish.
Loved the travel aspect as well … envious and inspired....more
Interesting concept. I liked the paranormal journey of Stacey. This book is described as a ‘black comedy’. Not sure about the comedy part. I guessed wInteresting concept. I liked the paranormal journey of Stacey. This book is described as a ‘black comedy’. Not sure about the comedy part. I guessed who did it about two-thirds the way through. It was an enjoyable read. Loved the scenes where the paranormal interacted with the living....more
I love these books. The rhyming verse makes it easy and fun to read to my son, some of the concepts were a little difficult to explain to my son, but I love these books. The rhyming verse makes it easy and fun to read to my son, some of the concepts were a little difficult to explain to my son, but we love the pictures. I missed the ‘jingle jangle jungle’ words....more
I read this with my adult disabled son. We got this for his birthday. We have read it over and over again. I love the rhyme and rhythm of the story anI read this with my adult disabled son. We got this for his birthday. We have read it over and over again. I love the rhyme and rhythm of the story and the story itself. This book came with a cape and bear ears, which were meant for someone much smaller than my son, but that did not stop him from putting them on doing an impromptu reenactment of the story....more
Loved this story. Not just because it is half based in my home in the Northern Territory, but really like the style of book, which is quite unique. ErLoved this story. Not just because it is half based in my home in the Northern Territory, but really like the style of book, which is quite unique. Ernest is such a mixed-up narrator and participant. I did not guess who did it until the end, and even then there were a few more surprises in store. I love how it all comes together in the end, and you think to yourself, why did I not think of that....more
A gritty mystery which kept changing directions. Enjoyed the main character, whose started out a a journalist observing the crime to becoming part of A gritty mystery which kept changing directions. Enjoyed the main character, whose started out a a journalist observing the crime to becoming part of the story....more
It was mixed. There is a bit of cringey language, which is probably more a reflection on me and disturbing elements. It was however compelling to keepIt was mixed. There is a bit of cringey language, which is probably more a reflection on me and disturbing elements. It was however compelling to keep reading as the story was intriguing and I could not guess ‘who did it’ until the end. I did not like any of the characters, but they suited the story. Really liked the ending, even though it was gritty like the rest of the story. You can see that there is scope for another book and I look forward to reading it. It is always great to have local top end themes in a book and was not disappointed by what this local author had included....more
Really enjoyed the location and the local references. I spent a lot of time whilst reading it hanging out for some of the food they were eating. The sReally enjoyed the location and the local references. I spent a lot of time whilst reading it hanging out for some of the food they were eating. The story was interesting and absorbing to a point, but at one stage it got a bit repetitive. It was compelling to read it and found the interpretation of law fascinating. The idea of the railway is intriguing and I wish the solutions to crime in the top end was that easy....more
I mostly liked this book, except I kept getting the different characters mixed up …. The names were similar. The ending was a bit flat for me too, butI mostly liked this book, except I kept getting the different characters mixed up …. The names were similar. The ending was a bit flat for me too, but enjoyed the character....more
I really enjoyed this book. It was a bit like comfort food as I was immersed in a place that I love. Very descriptive and the mystery slowly revealed I really enjoyed this book. It was a bit like comfort food as I was immersed in a place that I love. Very descriptive and the mystery slowly revealed itself. ...more
I really appreciated the medical side of this story, which I found compelling. I really liked the female characters ... all strong women who have had I really appreciated the medical side of this story, which I found compelling. I really liked the female characters ... all strong women who have had to make uncomfortable decisions. I did not really like any of the male characters though, which I think distracted from the story....more
What a wild ride and not for the faint hearted. Did not get to see as much of Prometheus as I had hoped, but really enjoyed following Pendulum and SauWhat a wild ride and not for the faint hearted. Did not get to see as much of Prometheus as I had hoped, but really enjoyed following Pendulum and Saul. I would not want to be a policeman in the Tower City ... the author is not kind to them, but they do become heroes. Enjoyed the pace, but wish I had more time to luxuriously sit down and read it all in one go!...more
Interesting tale, with a unique backdrop ... The Sydney Opera House and opera. I enjoyed the story but did not enjoy any of the characters ... all verInteresting tale, with a unique backdrop ... The Sydney Opera House and opera. I enjoyed the story but did not enjoy any of the characters ... all very self indulgent. However, it was compelling reading....more
What an amazing memoir. Hard to believe that it is not fiction. This is a good introduction to living in remote tropics in Australia. There were so maWhat an amazing memoir. Hard to believe that it is not fiction. This is a good introduction to living in remote tropics in Australia. There were so many mixed emotions when reading this. There were laugh out loud moments and times when I had to reread parts because I could not believe it actually happened. Many times where I was impressed (and envious) by how friends and strangers came together to help out in extreme situations. In particular, the women (especially the writer) are so strong and inspirational. I felt angry and despair with the struggles with bureaucracy, which seemed unfair and so wrong and unfortunately so familiar. Throughout this book I had overwhelming sense of not wanting to watch but at the same time can't look away to see the change/demise of Rod through out the book, from hero to villain. ...more
This was a quick and enjoyable read. This book shows some of the complexities with family relationships when divorce occurs, even when it is amicable This was a quick and enjoyable read. This book shows some of the complexities with family relationships when divorce occurs, even when it is amicable and mostly through the eyes of a child. I really enjoyed CCs character and her friend, Elise. I was fortunate to attend the launch of the book and meet the author shortly after having read it, and enjoyed listening to Jude Lee whom one of the characters had been named after, as well as hear of the inspiration behind the character Sam Ellis (CC's step dad)....more
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