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97 reviews
Loverboy by René Appel
3.0
Knap verhaald: van een eenvoudig te volgen leventje van een redelijk normale vrouw naar een versmolten mengelmoes van haar eigen gedachten en die van de fictieve personages in haar parallelle wereld. Steeds spannender en verraderlijk echt beschreven.
Leon & Juliette by Annejet van der Zijl
2.0
Een mooie manier om verdreven geschiedenis op te halen. Een herinnering aan onze verbondenheid met het verre Amerika en de bizarre onrechten die over de ruggen van onschuldige goede mensen zijn geschied. En ook: een bevestiging van de kracht van de liefde door alle tijden en alle omstandigheden heen.
Storm by Lucinda Riley
3.0
My favorite of the series thus far. A scandinavian journey, total mindfulness in a book. As always I feel like some of the plot is a bit cliché.. cringy.. but that's also the part I secretly adore.
I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella
3.0
Another gem by the witty, empathic writer who deserves more than eternal references to the shopaholic series. A worthy family narrative without the usual annoying iterative fights or long complex mysteries. Funny saying, weird side notes, awkward settings.. I am still and forever a fan.
De boekbinder by Bridget Collins
3.0
Een titel die je langzaam in je op neemt. De thematiek lijkt eenvoudig maar evolueert langzaam in een gelaagd geheel. Ik werd er steeds doller op. Precies de goede lengte en een wervelend einde.
Koningin op blote voeten by Ildefonso Falcones
4.0
An immersing story about gypsies, slavery, tabacco, flamenco, loss and love, family and roots. A great way to expand your moral judgements and learn some historical backgrounds. I was hooked from the start and didn't mind the 1000+ pages at all. For those who want to rediscover reading (and watch a little less netflix) this is a good start.
Flirt op 5th Avenue by Sarah Morgan
2.0
One of those titles you don't want to like because they are a bit too girly, too predictable, too 'perfect' but you end up loving the entire story big time. I thought this one was even a bit better developed than other titles in the genre with a good foundation for the personality traits of the characters.
Why the Dutch are Different: A Journey into the Hidden Heart of the Netherlands by Ben Coates
2.0
The best way to really get to know the Netherlands as seen through the eyes of a British guy living in Rotterdam. As a true Dutchie I've always struggled with clichés about Amsterdam (drugs, prostitution); knowing that Holland is so much more than freedom and cheap fun. Today's Dutch cultural heritage is a result of our Golden Age (17th century), oppression in a harmful second world war, a battle against the water and much more. For the real fans of Holland this is a great way to find out more in a fun written story.
There Is More by Brian Houston
2.0
If you'd like to know more about the story of the passionated couple behind Hillsong Church, this is great reading. I do think the book is a bit repetitive sometimes and I lost my interest close to the end. All in all I do recommend reading it; their spirit seems to be very sincere and there are some great life lessons inside.