I’m a little behind on reviewing the six books I committed to reading over the summer. I simply haven’t made time to sit down and hash it out! I read three intense books, a couple lighter ones and another that’s nothing short of magical. So, to report back more efficiently, here’s a quick review on the last three novels on my list.
Synopsis: 10 strangers are invited to stay on a private island just outside of Devon, England. Upon arrival, their mysterious host is nowhere to be found. Instead we learn that each guest has a sinful past, one that they will pay for by the end of their stay. Slowly they fall, until none remain.
My Two Cents: This was my first Christie read and her style is every bit as captivating as they say. It feels like going back in time. Yes, it’s set in the late 1930s, but the language has a specific tone too. It’s clipped and matter of fact and sort of like reading a script from an old movie. If you like a good crime thriller, you’ll enjoy it.
Synopsis: Written by two psychiatrists/neuroscientists, Attached examines relationships, specifically uncovering the science behind why some people find them easy and others struggle. By identifying your attachment style, Levine and Heller guide you through how to find and keep a relationship that will be the most nurturing and fulfilling for you.
My Two Cents: Whew—this one was intense! While I found it fascinating, it was like reading all the reasons why I’ve never been able to make a long-term relationship work. On one hand, this was great feedback; but on the other hand, excruciatingly painful at times. So… brace yourself. I wouldn’t say it’s necessarily only for single people. Even if you’re in a long-term relationship you’ll learn a lot.
Synopsis: Set in post-World War II London — just before Elvis became king — The Lost Art… follows the life of Penelope Wallace, a quirky teen whose once prestigious family is falling apart. One afternoon, Penelope meets Charlotte, and the two become instant best friends. However, once she enters Penelope’s life, everything changes. Penelope suddenly finds herself popular, in the middle of a fabricated love triangle and immersed in a confusing game of secret keeping.
My Two Cents: Rice’s book hasn’t lost its hold on me. I’ve read it every summer since 2011. You can click here to read a review I wrote four years ago—I stand by it!
And that’s a wrap, friends! Just borrowed Elizabeth Gilbert’s The Signature of All Things from the New York Public Library. Will let you know what I think.
Welcome! I'm Jaime, a 30-something girl living in New York City. Like one of my favorite heroines, Alice, I felt I'd lost my "muchness" when I first moved to NYC. This blog continues to help me find it. I hope you'll be a part of the adventure!
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