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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
I'm on a bit of a magical realism kick. I recently read The Midnight Library and thought after I finished it, "Well, this isn't really my genre, but I loved it." Perhaps it is my genre, or sub-genre rather.
For anyone who reads my reviews, I mostly write about how a book made me feel. People often ask me for recommendations, and Goodreads is where I turn to jog my memory. First of all, just the mention of Madame Burova would conjure the images from my mind's eye. But oddly, in this past week, I had thought to myself, I haven't cried while reading a book in quite some time. Maybe it's just menopause and hormones? I shed my first book-tear in a long time at the end of this one. I did suspect the twist early on, but I thought it was almost too good to be true. (I hope that's not a spoiler for anyone.) Would definitely recommend.
And big thanks to libro.fm!
For anyone who reads my reviews, I mostly write about how a book made me feel. People often ask me for recommendations, and Goodreads is where I turn to jog my memory. First of all, just the mention of Madame Burova would conjure the images from my mind's eye. But oddly, in this past week, I had thought to myself, I haven't cried while reading a book in quite some time. Maybe it's just menopause and hormones? I shed my first book-tear in a long time at the end of this one. I did suspect the twist early on, but I thought it was almost too good to be true. (I hope that's not a spoiler for anyone.) Would definitely recommend.
And big thanks to libro.fm!
Madame Burova is enchanting. Ruth Hogan has a true skill for deeply engaging characters (including the amazing canines) who enrich every corner of the story that they unfurl. This is no exception.
Told across two timelines - one in the early 1970s and the present day - we meet Madame Burova as she takes over from her mother in her booth providing palm reading, tarot cards and fortune telling. In the modern timeline a secret has come to the fore and the early timeline tells the story of that secret. We meet an incredible ensemble of friends, entertainers and strays in a book that culminates in a very satisfying conclusion.
I’m not sure I would have jumped into a blurb about clairvoyance if it had come from another author, but having loved all of Ruth Hogan’s previous books, I was thrilled to read this one too.
Thanks to Netgalley, Two Roads, John Murray Press and Hachette for an advanced copy of this gem.
Told across two timelines - one in the early 1970s and the present day - we meet Madame Burova as she takes over from her mother in her booth providing palm reading, tarot cards and fortune telling. In the modern timeline a secret has come to the fore and the early timeline tells the story of that secret. We meet an incredible ensemble of friends, entertainers and strays in a book that culminates in a very satisfying conclusion.
I’m not sure I would have jumped into a blurb about clairvoyance if it had come from another author, but having loved all of Ruth Hogan’s previous books, I was thrilled to read this one too.
Thanks to Netgalley, Two Roads, John Murray Press and Hachette for an advanced copy of this gem.
Nothing like a little bit of mystery, secrets, connections and coincidences...or are they?
Warm, real and earthy with charming characters and a delve into the fascinating world of tarot.
Warm, real and earthy with charming characters and a delve into the fascinating world of tarot.
This book was fine. It really didn’t suck me in and honestly by half way through I didn’t care about the characters or the plot, but it was well written enough that I could finish the book itself. Towards the end I was skimming it and definitely wouldn’t recommend the book overall.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this dual timeline story featuring Imelda Burova, a Romany fortune teller who has learned her trade from the generations of women before her and the younger woman whose fate has been tied to hers for years.
In the present Billie has just gotten divorced, lost her job and her parents. A mysterious inheritance brings her to Madame Burova, who holds the key to the secret of her origins. Together the two women dig into the past. Billie in the hopes of learning out more about her birth parents and Madame Burova revisiting that fateful summer where she met the greatest love of her life!
Highly recommend this transporting historical fiction tale about the men and women who worked at a holiday camp along the Brighton Pier in the 1970s. Full of secrets, love and a colorful cast of characters this is a memorable and moving story I didn't want to end! Much thanks to Libro.fm for my ALC!! Perfect for fans of The one hundred years of Lenni and Margot.
In the present Billie has just gotten divorced, lost her job and her parents. A mysterious inheritance brings her to Madame Burova, who holds the key to the secret of her origins. Together the two women dig into the past. Billie in the hopes of learning out more about her birth parents and Madame Burova revisiting that fateful summer where she met the greatest love of her life!
Highly recommend this transporting historical fiction tale about the men and women who worked at a holiday camp along the Brighton Pier in the 1970s. Full of secrets, love and a colorful cast of characters this is a memorable and moving story I didn't want to end! Much thanks to Libro.fm for my ALC!! Perfect for fans of The one hundred years of Lenni and Margot.
This was exactly what I needed today. An entertaining story to keep my attention, quirky characters, British coast.
I was a bit weary going into this audiobook as I tend not to enjoy witchy elements in books. While the book isn't about witches it is about clairvoyant and tarot cards. But I'm glad I gave it a chance as I ended up really enjoying my audiobook experience with this one. Very entertaining and easy to listen to and a lot going on to keep my interest up