A gorgeously colourful read about food, crime and Castro’s Cuba. It’s bewildering, and fascinating at the same time. The clash of cultures, the appreciation for the small things, and an exploration of a system that works for those who know how to use it.
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Fascinating, enthralling and pulling no punches – this had me mesmerised on a four hour flight, barely looking up for my complementary snack and coffee flavoured water!
It’s a great read, although there are moments where you really get the feeling that she’s a little tired of the Stephanie Plum franchise – There’s only so much chaos one person can cause, although Grandma Mazur has really outdone herself this time!
A mystery filled with colour, conversation in a completely different setting: On where you can feel the heat, slide along the dirt roads and watch appreciatively and apprehensively at the wildlife, while enjoying great characters and all their idiosyncrasies. Will definitely be reading on!
This one will stay with me a while – a beautifully written story about the bewildering decisions adults make and the repercussions it has on their children; who are trying desperately to grow up and find their own identity.
Another great edition to the Mystery section! I had no idea it was available, and joyfully surprised when I found it on the shelf at my local bookshop. Devoured in a couple of sittings, thoroughly enjoyable and a must for fans of Christie, Sayers, Heyer and Allingham.
Wow! What an incredible tale of investigative journalism on such a taboo subject. The persistence, the courage, the hidden world comes as no surprise, however the continual denials stagger me. Not an easy subject, but an easy and fascinating read. Bloody well done!
Had I read this ten years ago, it would have meant something completely different. It captures beautifully the struggle, pain and loss, the hope and complexities of wanting a family, and being part of one. Compelling, beautiful, empathetic. Tears.
Delving into 3D mummy printing, a who’s who in the tombs and a magnificently full family and work life, it turns out that there are more mysteries in life than the obvious for Dr Elizabeth Pimms. A cracking good read.
As you read you’ll feel the scorching heat of a South Australian Christmas, you’ll tread carefully for snakes and you’ll feel every bump on that corrugated road. It also means you’ll feel the frustration of not being able to get a straight answer, and the the diplomatic dealing of a single policeman in a town that has a lot of secrets. Another brilliant and compelling mystery from one of Australia’s finest!