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Perfect. So timely. Literally for anyone to read for any season.
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Super book to have with when travelling !
Wonderful stories. A nice break from this crazy world at the moment
I bought this for my daughter, she absolutely loves it!
These books are full of enchanting poems about Africa, the wildlife, people and other creatures. Perfect entertainment for little ones. A must read!
Lovely photos and a great resource
This is my second book in the Roxane Weary series and it won't be my last. Great thriller
Was given as a gift. Recipient delighted, has thoroughly enjoyed reading it and said he thought it was excellent.
“Thank God for girlfriends. In this crazy, chaotic, divided world that was run by men, you could count on the women.”
Kristin Hannah’s historical novel, “The Women,” is an emotional rollercoaster that plunges readers into the harrowing realities of the Vietnam War. Through the eyes of Frankie, a nurse who faces graphic and gruesome scenes on the battlefield, we see not only the horrors of war but also the challenges of returning home to a society that refuses to acknowledge women’s service in Vietnam.
Here are the key elements that make this book a must-read:
Frankie’s Struggles: Frankie battles not only the physical trauma of war but also the emotional toll it takes. Her parents’ disregard and disrespect compounded her pain, making her journey back to the USA even more challenging.
Heartbreak and Addiction: The novel doesn’t shy away from portraying major heartbreak and the impact of addiction. Frankie’s resilience shines through as she grapples with these demons.
Lifelong Bonds: Ethel and Barb, fellow nurses in Vietnam, become Frankie’s lifelines. Their understanding of PTSD and unwavering friendship provide solace amidst chaos.
Masterful Storytelling: Hannah’s writing is realistic and raw. Complex characters face genuine struggles, making their survival and strength all the more compelling.
A Tribute to Unsung Heroes: “The Women” pays homage to the women who served in Vietnam, sharing their untold stories of courage and bravery.
Historical Context: The novel deftly weaves social and political affairs into the lives of these women. From the Civil Rights Movement to Watergate, it captures momentous historical events.
Gut-Wrenching but Hopeful: Prepare to be gutted by the emotional intensity, yet find hope in the resilience of sisterhood.
Soundtrack: Music plays an important part in the story, it creates a sense of place and mood. It becomes a character of its own. I was thrilled to find a number of playlists on Spotify featuring the songs mentioned in the book.
I read “Another Life”, one of this author’s earlier books, last year, and now I fully understand why a number of reviews stated that it was different from her more well-known, recent works. “The Women” is one of my favourite books of the year to date. “The Nightingale” and “The Great Alone,” are now firmly on my to-be-read list.
In summary, “The Women” deserves all the stars. It’s a beautifully tragic and mesmerising tribute to the women who served, leaving an undeniable mark on history.
In this charming debut, readers are transported into the fascinating realm of antiques. The story unfolds in a picturesque English village, where unexpected murder mysteries await.
“Fear is a choice. Choose courage.”
I quite enjoyed the niece-aunt team of amateur sleuths and felt as if I were unravelling the clues and mysteries with them. This book has the feel of a classic, old-school mystery.
“Nostalgia is the bittersweet acceptance of all we were and what we’ll never be again.”
What I enjoyed most:
Aunt Carole: Aunt Carole, with her larger-than-life personality, steals the spotlight. Her wit and vibrancy make her an unforgettable character.
Midlife Exploration: Freya, our unlikely heroine, grapples with a midlife identity crisis. Her journey adds depth and relatability to the narrative.
Setting: The quaint English town provides an ideal backdrop for secrets, intrigue, and hidden treasures.
Dual Timelines: The interplay between past and present mysteries keeps readers engaged.
Arthur’s Wisdom: Arthur’s nuggets of wisdom at the start of each chapter lend a delightful touch.
Cosy Atmosphere: Picture yourself curled up with this book on a wintry day, sipping tea under a warm blanket
While brimming with potential, the book could benefit from additional editing and polishing. The ending tantalisingly hints at future sequels, leaving readers eager for more Freya and Aunt Carole adventures.
“There is no greater thrill than finding what has been lost,”
The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder” promises a fresh start to a cosy mystery series. Whether you’re an antique aficionado or a newcomer, this delightful tale invites you to unravel its secrets alongside our endearing sleuths.
Note: You don’t need expertise in antiques to enjoy this captivating mystery!
So happy with this book. Lovely behind the scenes information and photos about the horcruxes and Deathy Hallows development and designs. Can't wait to get the other books in the series.
Well written and thought out book. Well worth the read if interested in South African history.
Wish I knew about this book sooner. Many many questions were answered. Dr. Hill explains so much technical info in layman terms without overwhelming the reader with doomsday notions. Her book is balanced and allows the reader to come to their own informed decisions and conclusions
It is truly a magical book, funny in parts, romantic in others. With some of the best world-building in a fantasy book since Tolkien.




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Immer Wes, Mentje, kind van Pas-op-kamp, en ten slotte, Na ’n Plaas in Afrika, is ’n boeiende oorlogstrilogie. Elke aflewering getuig van deeglike navorsing en kennis van die onderwerp, sowel as die uitsonderlike skryfvaardigheid van Irma Joubert.
“Waar lê die heldedaad? By die een wat gesterf het en alles onafgehandel agtergelaat het? Of by die een wat hardnekkig bly klou aan sy trots en alles waarskynlik verloor?” (p.65 e-boek) Hierdie, en ander diep vraagstukke, ontbering en lewensverlies, word intensief oopgeskryf in Na ’n plaas in Afrika.
’n Stukkie humor hier en daar, is ’n goeie teenvoeter vir swaarmoedigheid. Daar was die kinders in Eaglesham wat ’n tuisgemaakte bom prakseer wat chaos veroorsaak, Twee tieners se lomp poging om ’n baba se doek te ruil, het my letterlik trane laat lag.
Wat my veral beïndruk het was die knap en ongeforseerde wyse waarop die skrywer die karakters uit die vorige twee boeke in die reeks, uiteindelik saambring op die betrokke plaas in Duitswes. Selfs karakters uit vorige reekse maak weer ’n draai, soos Pérsomi uit die Pontenilo-reeks, wat hier ’n belangrike rol vervul. Daar is selfs sinvolle verwysings na Kobus Neethling en sy jonger sussie, Gretl, die oorlogswesie en Kate en Bernard Neethling. Dit was soos om ou vriende weer raak te loop. Ek kan verstaan waarom dit vir Irma Joubert gevoel het asof die karakters in haar huis gewoon het.
Met hierdie reeks nou finaal vir my afgesluit, sien ek uit na Rebekka van Kameeldoringplaas, wat eersdaags op die rakke sal wees. Irma Jouberts se oorlogsromans word uitgegee deur Lapa Uitgewers.
Ek het nog nie voorheen ’n boek gelees deur Christiaan Bakkes nie. Dit verduidelik dalk waarom die boek vir ’n geruime tyd op my leeshopie bly lê het, die uitsonderlike buiteblad ten spyt. Toe ek egter ’n paar dae gelede die boek optel, het die gemaklike, vloeiende skryfstyl van die skrywer my dadelik meegevoer. Voeg daarby ’n baie interessante vermenging van feite en fiksie, en jy het ’n treffer in die historiese fiksie genre.
Die skrywer slaag baie goed daarin om die natuur en die olifante as karakters lewend te maak. Die konflik tussen mens en dier staan sentraal in die verhaal. Verder word die besondere dinamika binne ’n trop olifante goed uitgebeeld. ’n Verdere pluspunt is die geslaagde spanningslyn en die emosionele en fisiese stryd van Caleb Kelly om oorlewing van die Addo-olifante te bewerkstellig.
Die olifantprobleem in die omgewing wat boere opstandig gemaak het, het die Kelly broers ook direk geraak. Toe die olifante hulle windpomp vernietig, was Caleb in sy woede van plan om ’n olifant te skiet. Maar hulle spaar sy lewe en daar word ’n besondere band gevestig tussen hom en die reuse diere.
’n Boek soos Soetdoring in die ruigtes demonstreer die waarde van ’n goeie historiese storielyn. ’n Suiwer geskiedkundige relaas van die hervestiging van olifante in ’n veilige park, sou nie by benadering soveel leesgenot verskaf het nie. Ek kan die boek aanbeveel vir enige leser met ’n liefde vir olifante en die natuur. Selfs al het jy ’n vrees vir olifante, soos ekself, gaan die boek jou diep raak.
Soetdoring in die ruigtes is uigegee deur Human & Rousseau, ’n druknaam van Jonathan Ball Uitgewers.
In romanses is die knelpunt alte dikwels spoke uit die hoofkarakters se verlede, of onlangse seer wat hulle sku maak vir verhoudings. Zinèt Oosthuizen het hierdie algemene situasies netjies ge-systap in haar nuwe Romanza, Net ek.
Die inherente persoonlikhede van Leola en Wian is nou die struikelblok. Sy is heeltemal te haastig om afleidings te maak en aanvallend te raak, terwyl Wian spook om sy gedagtes sinvol in woorde om te sit. Sy gebruik albei as fokaliseerders om hierdie emosies waarmee hulle worstel, mooi duidelik aan die leser oor te dra.
Twee veeartse op ’n klein dorpie skep natuurlik ook ’n element om die storielyn aan te help, so ook die verwoestende brand wat dele van die dorp in puin laat. Dit sluit goed aan by die geskiedenis van die Knysna omgewing, waar brande al meerder male verwoesting gesaai het.
Net ek is ’n Romanza in die sub-genre: Modern
Ervare skrywer wat sy is, het Malene Breytenbach haar lesers al saamgeneem na die Amasone, na hospitaalsale, na die oorlogsfront. Daar is al gedraai in Egipte, by argeologiese opgrawings. Nou verras sy weereens wanneer die milieu verskuif na die skip van ’n marine-argeoloog wat soek na artefakte en hopelik ook waardevolle skatte, in ’n wrak waarna Rowan Carter lank gesoek het. “Ons werk gaan nie net oor skatte soek nie. Ons diep verhale op uit die see, stukkie vir stukkie.” (p.186)
Elara Steyn word saamgenooi op die ekspedisie, klaarblyklik ’n bron van argwaan vir die knorrige Rowan. Sy is die teenpool van haar borrelende suster, wat in ’n verhouding is met Dante, ’n voormalige duikinstrukteur wat nou werk vir Rowan.
Die romanse lees byna soos ’n spanningsverhaal, kompleet met ’n klomp skurke, gedryf deur geldgierigheid. Die vind van waardevolle skatte, bring die skadukant van mense na vore, soos dit duidelik word uit die gebeure.
Die verhouding tussen Elara en Rowan vorder stadig om tred te hou met Rowan se transformasie van ongedurig na beskermend en uiteindelik, liefdevol. Skattejag en Skadukante sorg vir ’n paar ure se leesgenot.
This book made me laugh out loud, moved me to tears and at times I cringed in the awkward moments. This book is so beautifully descriptive in a way that transports the reader as though you’re sitting in on every consult and on every date. Humorous/ relatable- she is so honest and at times I wanted to hug her and share the doughnut! I read it in 2 days! Cant wait for more from this author!
