The New RepublicBy Lionel ShriverSnappy ReviewClever. An interesting account and eye-opening, not only in the way she writes. How much trust we give to the media and what they tell us. How much we’ve come to rely on them and the foibles of individuals, who are no less human than ourselves, and prey to the[Read more]
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Mr WiggBy Inga SimpsonSnappy ReviewWords fail me but surely this will become a new Australian classic. Beautiful. Whimsical. A tale to touch the hearts of most anyone with a hint of rural upbringing. A story of our grandfathers. No roller-coasters, no sensationalism. No shock factor or twists. Just… Amazing. The best book I’ve read all[Read more]
OutlawBy Angus DonaldSnappy ReviewI have always been a fan of Robin Hood, in all but one guise (yes guess!) so I’m biased before I start. It’s a brilliant portrayal, with religion, politics, action, dirt, mud, blood and anger. We’re looking at Robin from a different face in the crowd, and the perspective is refreshing, as[Read more]
The Mermaids SingingBy Val McDermidSnappy ReviewWhen a Policewoman recommends a crime writer – that’s kudos right there – so I dived in. A little gorier than I was used to, but a fascinating tale, great twists, and a few things that I never saw coming.SynopsisGold Dagger Award winning serial killer thriller introducing Tony Hill, criminal[Read more]
The Mystery of Mercy CloseBy Marian KeyesSnappy ReviewIt’s the crazy Walsh family again, although this time it’s Helen’s turn to tell the tale, and there’s less of the rest as we concentrate on her story. The twists and role of her depression is beautifully woven through the story as she slowly gets through the mystery,[Read more]
The Mystery of a Hansom CabBy Fergus HumeSnappy ReviewLoved it! From start to finish, as compelling today as it was when written over a hundred years ago! Cant wait to see how the TV adaptation works and whether it plays justice to this compelling mystery!SynopsisFergus Humes sensational novel The Mystery of a Hansom Cab is[Read more]
Daughter of the SwordBy Steve BeinSnappy ReviewAlmost put this back down after reading the first couple of pages, but so very glad I stuck with it. An interesting spin on crime segueing the historical with the modern, and tying it up so neatly. Felt as though there were a few aspects of the culture-cross that[Read more]
Sunshine on Scotland StreetBy Alexander McCall SmithSnappy ReviewAnd so the series continues, with poor Bertie’s unrealised hopes of ever having a pet, a wedding, triplets, and the remarkable doppelganger Bruce and a lotto win. A gorgeous cosy read, brilliantly written.SynopsisScotland Street witnesses the wedding of the century of Angus Lordie to Domenica Macdonald, but as[Read more]
The Courier’s New BicycleBy Kim WestwoodSnappy ReviewWith all the awards and nominations it was hard to let curiosity pas this up for so long, and admittedly at the beginning I found it quite hard to get into. But as soon as I adjusted the Melbourne I knew, to the Melbourne that could be, it raced[Read more]
DodgerBy Terry PratchettSnappy ReviewHow well do you know your Dickens? This isn’t so much a Dickens story, yet it features all sorts of Dickensian characters and the references are cleverly done. A story in its own right – I found it in the kids section, but it’s great for all ages!SynopsisA terrifically funny tale of[Read more]