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Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was January 2022 when I read my first book by Alice Feeney, Rock, Paper, Scissors, and here I am two years later (2025), starting my year with another Alice Feeney book, Beautiful Ugly.
Beautiful Ugly is the story of Grady, who is on the phone with his wife, sharing the most exciting news of his life—that his new novel is a New York Times bestseller. But everything changes when his wife, Abby, mysteriously goes missing on her way home.A year later, Grady is still consumed with grief and desperate to uncover what happened to his wife. Unable to write since her disappearance, he feels lost and broken. When his agent suggests he travel to the Island of Amberly to find peace and rediscover his creativity, Grady reluctantly agrees. However, when he arrives on the island, he finds himself surrounded by eerie mysteries and a sense that something is deeply wrong with both the place and its inhabitants. Then, one day, he sees the impossible—his missing wife.
This is the second book I’ve read by Alice Feeney, and I’ve noticed several similarities in her writing style. Her stories often revolve around a couple whose marriage has soured over time, are set in remote parts of Scotland, and deliver major twists and turns at the end—many of which are hard to see coming. That said, I have to admit that Alice Feeney writes beautifully. Her words and quotes are so captivating that they kept me hooked till the end, regardless of how strong or weak the plot was.
Beautiful Ugly is a slow burner, even though the chapters are short. The book offers a good amount of eerie moments, and, true to Feeney’s style, most of the major twists and turns arrive at the end. However, some of these twists felt quite predictable. The characters weren’t exceptionally compelling, and there were parts of the story that didn’t sit quite right with me—such as the subplot involving the baby and the history of the island’s mystery, which felt disjointed. Even the central plot of Abby’s disappearance seemed unresolved, as if the author wasn’t entirely certain who to pin the blame on.
The conclusion of the book didn’t leave a strong impression on me either. It wasn’t exceptional enough to elevate the mystery, especially having read other books of a similar kind. However, I still give this book 3 stars, mainly for the incredible quotes it contains. Alice Feeney has a way with words that never fails to impress.
The cover of Beautiful Ugly is stunning and could be a good reason to pick up the book on its own.
Will I recommend this book?
Yes, if you’re looking for:
* A slow burner with short chapters.
* A book filled with beautiful quotes.
* A gorgeous cover.
* Stories with major twists that come at the end.
Beautiful Ugly is the story of Grady, who is on the phone with his wife, sharing the most exciting news of his life—that his new novel is a New York Times bestseller. But everything changes when his wife, Abby, mysteriously goes missing on her way home.A year later, Grady is still consumed with grief and desperate to uncover what happened to his wife. Unable to write since her disappearance, he feels lost and broken. When his agent suggests he travel to the Island of Amberly to find peace and rediscover his creativity, Grady reluctantly agrees. However, when he arrives on the island, he finds himself surrounded by eerie mysteries and a sense that something is deeply wrong with both the place and its inhabitants. Then, one day, he sees the impossible—his missing wife.
This is the second book I’ve read by Alice Feeney, and I’ve noticed several similarities in her writing style. Her stories often revolve around a couple whose marriage has soured over time, are set in remote parts of Scotland, and deliver major twists and turns at the end—many of which are hard to see coming. That said, I have to admit that Alice Feeney writes beautifully. Her words and quotes are so captivating that they kept me hooked till the end, regardless of how strong or weak the plot was.
Beautiful Ugly is a slow burner, even though the chapters are short. The book offers a good amount of eerie moments, and, true to Feeney’s style, most of the major twists and turns arrive at the end. However, some of these twists felt quite predictable. The characters weren’t exceptionally compelling, and there were parts of the story that didn’t sit quite right with me—such as the subplot involving the baby and the history of the island’s mystery, which felt disjointed. Even the central plot of Abby’s disappearance seemed unresolved, as if the author wasn’t entirely certain who to pin the blame on.
The conclusion of the book didn’t leave a strong impression on me either. It wasn’t exceptional enough to elevate the mystery, especially having read other books of a similar kind. However, I still give this book 3 stars, mainly for the incredible quotes it contains. Alice Feeney has a way with words that never fails to impress.
The cover of Beautiful Ugly is stunning and could be a good reason to pick up the book on its own.
Will I recommend this book?
Yes, if you’re looking for:
* A slow burner with short chapters.
* A book filled with beautiful quotes.
* A gorgeous cover.
* Stories with major twists that come at the end.
If Cats Disappeared From The World by Genki Kawamura
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Ever imagined if things started to disappear from the world—like your favorite gadget or something precious to you? What impact would that have on your life? And what if you disappeared from this world—what impact would that have on the world?”
This is precisely the plot of If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura. It’s been a while since I finished reading this book, but I found it extremely difficult to write a review without giving away too much of the story.
The book centers around a man (our main character, who remains unnamed throughout the book) who has just discovered that he is dying. He is seen writing a letter to someone about all that has happened to him in the past week. The story unfolds over an entire week, during which our main character is flooded with memories of his childhood, his parents, his friends, his love interest, and, most poignantly, his relationship with his cat.
This book offers a little of everything—silly, quirky, emotional, and thought-provoking. The narrative primarily focuses on various dynamics such as the relationship between a mother and son, the silent distance between a father and son, the companionship between a master and his pet, and the interplay between a human and the world.
If Cats Disappeared from the World makes one introspect on whether we are living a life worth living and what impact we are leaving on this world. It serves as a vehicle to pause, think, and reflect on our lives as we are granted each new day and how meaningful we are making it. A quote that resonated deeply with me is from the MC’s mother, who often says, “If you’ve gained something, it means that someone, somewhere, has lost something. Even happiness is built on someone else’s misfortune.” This stands so true because everything I win or gain, someone lost something for my gain.
The translation is simple, fun, and easy to read. While there are not many characters, apart from our unnamed MC, there is a Devil—a character you will love as much as you want to hate—and the cat, Cabbage, who starts to talk with a royal accent.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.
This is precisely the plot of If Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura. It’s been a while since I finished reading this book, but I found it extremely difficult to write a review without giving away too much of the story.
The book centers around a man (our main character, who remains unnamed throughout the book) who has just discovered that he is dying. He is seen writing a letter to someone about all that has happened to him in the past week. The story unfolds over an entire week, during which our main character is flooded with memories of his childhood, his parents, his friends, his love interest, and, most poignantly, his relationship with his cat.
This book offers a little of everything—silly, quirky, emotional, and thought-provoking. The narrative primarily focuses on various dynamics such as the relationship between a mother and son, the silent distance between a father and son, the companionship between a master and his pet, and the interplay between a human and the world.
If Cats Disappeared from the World makes one introspect on whether we are living a life worth living and what impact we are leaving on this world. It serves as a vehicle to pause, think, and reflect on our lives as we are granted each new day and how meaningful we are making it. A quote that resonated deeply with me is from the MC’s mother, who often says, “If you’ve gained something, it means that someone, somewhere, has lost something. Even happiness is built on someone else’s misfortune.” This stands so true because everything I win or gain, someone lost something for my gain.
The translation is simple, fun, and easy to read. While there are not many characters, apart from our unnamed MC, there is a Devil—a character you will love as much as you want to hate—and the cat, Cabbage, who starts to talk with a royal accent.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.
Lyrical Revelations by Thomas McRae
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Lyrical Revelations is a personal collection of poems by Thomas McRae. This brief 22-page poetry collection is packed with emotions, spirituality, and rage. McRae’s poems provide insights into the complexities of human life and delve deeply into an array of topics. While some poems may feel familiar to the reader, others are tender and soul-captivating.
The author has divided this collection of poetry into three topics and one additional miscellaneous collection —
Love: The first collection of poems is dedicated to love, where the author takes us on a journey from finding love to being in love, and finally to experiencing heartbreak. Through this collection, the author conveys the message that love and heartbreak are inseparable.
Religion: In this second collection of poetry’s, the author showcases his strong spiritual Christian values and his faith in Jesus Christ. The poems in this collection takes his readers on a journey filled with gratitude towards his creator culminating in a peaceful embrace of death.
Politics: In this third collection of poetry’s, the author expresses his strong opinion on racism in an open and brave manner. Though some poems in this collection may be controversial, the author freely pours out his thoughts, delivering a powerful message that, as humans, we do not all possess the same civil rights.
Miscellaneous: In this collection of poetry, the author has dedicated poems to his parents, friends, famous personalities and on societal issues.
This book, though small has the author expressing his strong views and opinions in a brave manner. A highly recommended book to poetry lovers looking for something quick and impactful.
Not only did I enjoy reading this book but I also had an opportunity to converse with the author in an interview which you can read on my blog
https://chapterchatswithcaroline.word...
The author has divided this collection of poetry into three topics and one additional miscellaneous collection —
Love: The first collection of poems is dedicated to love, where the author takes us on a journey from finding love to being in love, and finally to experiencing heartbreak. Through this collection, the author conveys the message that love and heartbreak are inseparable.
Religion: In this second collection of poetry’s, the author showcases his strong spiritual Christian values and his faith in Jesus Christ. The poems in this collection takes his readers on a journey filled with gratitude towards his creator culminating in a peaceful embrace of death.
Politics: In this third collection of poetry’s, the author expresses his strong opinion on racism in an open and brave manner. Though some poems in this collection may be controversial, the author freely pours out his thoughts, delivering a powerful message that, as humans, we do not all possess the same civil rights.
Miscellaneous: In this collection of poetry, the author has dedicated poems to his parents, friends, famous personalities and on societal issues.
This book, though small has the author expressing his strong views and opinions in a brave manner. A highly recommended book to poetry lovers looking for something quick and impactful.
Not only did I enjoy reading this book but I also had an opportunity to converse with the author in an interview which you can read on my blog
https://chapterchatswithcaroline.word...
My favorite season is Spring by Patrice Dianne Wilkerson
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
My Favourite Season is Spring is a beautifully illustrated picture book for children. With its bright blue background, children will instantly want to flip through its pages.
In this book, Susie takes us on a rhythmic journey when, in class, her teacher ask which is her favorite season. Smiling with confidence, Susie raises her hand and replies that spring is her favorite season. She then moves on to describe the season of spring through her imagination and interpretation.
This book also serves as a good teaching tool by which teachers can teach children about seasons. They can ask the children which is their favorite season and let them describe it through their own thoughts and imagination. This book also helps children to connect with nature and their outdoor as they come across beautiful bees, flowers and birds.
The illustrations are well-drawn, apart from Susie’s eyes. But from a kid’s point of view, I think they will love it.
Overall, this is a very attractive and highly recommended book for children who have just begun to flip through the pages of a storybook.
In this book, Susie takes us on a rhythmic journey when, in class, her teacher ask which is her favorite season. Smiling with confidence, Susie raises her hand and replies that spring is her favorite season. She then moves on to describe the season of spring through her imagination and interpretation.
This book also serves as a good teaching tool by which teachers can teach children about seasons. They can ask the children which is their favorite season and let them describe it through their own thoughts and imagination. This book also helps children to connect with nature and their outdoor as they come across beautiful bees, flowers and birds.
The illustrations are well-drawn, apart from Susie’s eyes. But from a kid’s point of view, I think they will love it.
Overall, this is a very attractive and highly recommended book for children who have just begun to flip through the pages of a storybook.
It Was a Riot by Daniel Hall
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
There was no better way for me to celebrate Pride month than by reading this emotional rollercoaster of a novel by debut author Daniel Hall.
Set against the backdrop of the 1980s, Eddy is seen recounting his life journey in front of a courtroom. He takes us on an emotional journey from his childhood, where he grew up on the violent and poverty-stricken streets of East London, bullied by his schoolmates and his domineering football hooligan father, to medical college, where he almost became a father. He then describes his experiences on the brutal front lines of the Falklands War, living his dream life as a gay man amid the struggle of keeping his job as a doctor, and battling the rejection of family and society. Finally, succumbing to the ravaging disease of AIDS in prison, where he was accused of killing a policeman during a protest against the poll tax.
Before I get on with my review, I want to take a moment and urge every father to read this book at least once. Stop living your dreams through the eyes of your son and start respecting him as an individual with his own dreams and aspirations. Give your son the approval, support, and love he deserves. And to all the lovely gay men out there, remember that rejection has been a part of society, so live your dream life openly but not recklessly.
It Was a Riot is such a beautifully written book that I felt there wasn’t a single dull moment. From the opening chapter to the last, I found myself totally absorbed by Eddy’s journey. The themes and important historical events that the author touches upon are so well-researched, and the transition from one event to another moves with such fluidity that it was impossible for me to put the book down. Even though the book focuses on the flaws of its characters, it serves as a good example of strong character development. This book showcases an intricate balance between personal, historical, and societal issues.
I have read other novels based on the LGBTQA+ community that highlight only the fun side of their lives. However, none of them show the true struggles and challenges that the members of this community really face. Therefore, I would like to applaud the author for his choice of topic for his debut novel. The story is so profoundly tragic that it made me want to feel and cry my heart out for the main character.
I have found my new favourite and I can’t stop recommending it enough. I am grateful to Daniel Hall for giving me the opportunity for being an early reader of his excellent debut novel.
Set against the backdrop of the 1980s, Eddy is seen recounting his life journey in front of a courtroom. He takes us on an emotional journey from his childhood, where he grew up on the violent and poverty-stricken streets of East London, bullied by his schoolmates and his domineering football hooligan father, to medical college, where he almost became a father. He then describes his experiences on the brutal front lines of the Falklands War, living his dream life as a gay man amid the struggle of keeping his job as a doctor, and battling the rejection of family and society. Finally, succumbing to the ravaging disease of AIDS in prison, where he was accused of killing a policeman during a protest against the poll tax.
Before I get on with my review, I want to take a moment and urge every father to read this book at least once. Stop living your dreams through the eyes of your son and start respecting him as an individual with his own dreams and aspirations. Give your son the approval, support, and love he deserves. And to all the lovely gay men out there, remember that rejection has been a part of society, so live your dream life openly but not recklessly.
It Was a Riot is such a beautifully written book that I felt there wasn’t a single dull moment. From the opening chapter to the last, I found myself totally absorbed by Eddy’s journey. The themes and important historical events that the author touches upon are so well-researched, and the transition from one event to another moves with such fluidity that it was impossible for me to put the book down. Even though the book focuses on the flaws of its characters, it serves as a good example of strong character development. This book showcases an intricate balance between personal, historical, and societal issues.
I have read other novels based on the LGBTQA+ community that highlight only the fun side of their lives. However, none of them show the true struggles and challenges that the members of this community really face. Therefore, I would like to applaud the author for his choice of topic for his debut novel. The story is so profoundly tragic that it made me want to feel and cry my heart out for the main character.
I have found my new favourite and I can’t stop recommending it enough. I am grateful to Daniel Hall for giving me the opportunity for being an early reader of his excellent debut novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Bullying, Drug use, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Violence
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
The Paper Palace had been sitting on my TBR ever since this book came out and was hyped.
The story follows Elle, who is vacationing in Cape Cod at her grandfather’s family home called the Paper Palace, along with her family and long-time best friend. When she is met with an unexpected situation, she must choose between her long-awaited love or the life she has with her loving husband and three children.
The book is certainly beautifully written, but there wasn’t anything that wowed me much about it. I felt the author played it safe. However, it was a story that kept me hooked because I wanted to see how it would end and who Elle would ultimately choose. That curiosity was a good enough reason to keep me engaged.
The book was a slow burner, and some chapters dragged on. The dual timeline also got confusing at times, making it difficult to distinguish between past and present, especially since 80% of the book is written in flashbacks. Additionally, dividing the book into five parts with three parts named after the main characters seemed unnecessary, as the story continued in the same style and was told from Elle’s point of view. If the story had been told from multiple points of view, this division might have made more sense.
The characters were okay, not much to love or hate; they all had their own secrets, lies, and burdens to carry. The book is full of trigger warnings and explicit sex scenes that readers should watch out for when picking this one up.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read, especially if you’re not in a hurry and looking for a slow-burn, character-driven book.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Paper Palace had been sitting on my TBR ever since this book came out and was hyped.
The story follows Elle, who is vacationing in Cape Cod at her grandfather’s family home called the Paper Palace, along with her family and long-time best friend. When she is met with an unexpected situation, she must choose between her long-awaited love or the life she has with her loving husband and three children.
The book is certainly beautifully written, but there wasn’t anything that wowed me much about it. I felt the author played it safe. However, it was a story that kept me hooked because I wanted to see how it would end and who Elle would ultimately choose. That curiosity was a good enough reason to keep me engaged.
The book was a slow burner, and some chapters dragged on. The dual timeline also got confusing at times, making it difficult to distinguish between past and present, especially since 80% of the book is written in flashbacks. Additionally, dividing the book into five parts with three parts named after the main characters seemed unnecessary, as the story continued in the same style and was told from Elle’s point of view. If the story had been told from multiple points of view, this division might have made more sense.
The characters were okay, not much to love or hate; they all had their own secrets, lies, and burdens to carry. The book is full of trigger warnings and explicit sex scenes that readers should watch out for when picking this one up.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read, especially if you’re not in a hurry and looking for a slow-burn, character-driven book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
CONFUSED! Is what I'm after finishing this novel. This Novel does showcase some excellent writing and story telling skills by the author.
Chapter 1needed my utmost attention and I had to slow down my reading pace to understand all those directions and the story because there was a lot going on. From the chapter 2,the story began to flow more easily and was able to pick up some pace with my reading, by chapter 5, I was enjoying the story with the entry of cousin Charles and Merricat's attempts to frighten him with all that poison talk. By Chapter 7, I was back to the blurb in search of some missing element, like a plot or some kind of purpose or meaning to this story but failed to find any and by chapter 9, this book began to wear me out in terms of reading, I had to put it down and pick it back up a couple of times. This is how I actually felt at each of these stages throughout this book.
Though I enjoyed the writing and the narration from Merricat's POV but as far as the story goes, this book just didn't make sense to me. There was no plot or purpose as to why the characters behaved it a particular manner, were they dead or alive, I had no clue. It was absolutely not a horror story and was very childish. And the ending just went on in circles and the chapters grew longer and tiresome to get through. The book just left me with a lot of unanswered questions.
I personally wouldn't recommend this book unless you are looking for a good piece of writing.
Chapter 1needed my utmost attention and I had to slow down my reading pace to understand all those directions and the story because there was a lot going on. From the chapter 2,the story began to flow more easily and was able to pick up some pace with my reading, by chapter 5, I was enjoying the story with the entry of cousin Charles and Merricat's attempts to frighten him with all that poison talk. By Chapter 7, I was back to the blurb in search of some missing element, like a plot or some kind of purpose or meaning to this story but failed to find any and by chapter 9, this book began to wear me out in terms of reading, I had to put it down and pick it back up a couple of times. This is how I actually felt at each of these stages throughout this book.
Though I enjoyed the writing and the narration from Merricat's POV but as far as the story goes, this book just didn't make sense to me. There was no plot or purpose as to why the characters behaved it a particular manner, were they dead or alive, I had no clue. It was absolutely not a horror story and was very childish. And the ending just went on in circles and the chapters grew longer and tiresome to get through. The book just left me with a lot of unanswered questions.
I personally wouldn't recommend this book unless you are looking for a good piece of writing.
Takeout Sushi by Christopher Green
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
The beautiful, bright blue cover of this book was so eye-catching that I couldn't resist requesting it. At the time, though, I wasn't expecting much beyond a few short stories set in Japan. However, as I delved into each story, I was glad I had made the right move in requesting it.
Takeout Sushi is a collection of 13 short stories showcasing the complexity of the city and interactions of an humans day-to-day life in Japan. The author, having lived in Japan for some time now, has precisely captured the essence of contemporary Japan and its people, penning each story in a witty manner along with a range of emotions. Each story was meaningful and carries a moral of some kind. The stories mainly focus on a variety of dynamics such as the relationship between husband and wife, boss and employee, the city and its citizens, etc. Additionally, the book includes 4 bonus stories from a different time and setting. This book also showcases some simple illustrations.
Though, I liked most of the stories, here is a glimpse into some of my favourites:
Swallow tells the story of a childless husband and wife who move into a new apartment, where swallows have built their nest. The wife finds comfort in seeing the swallows hatch and grow, but resistance from the husband brings the story to a practical end.
Burned was the most funniest story in the whole book and one of my favourites.This story teaches us never to iron clothes naked. Specially, if you're a man.
Spinning Wheels tells the story of a hardworking employee stripped of his managerial position and transferred to another department when the company decides to hire robots to improve efficiency. What happens next is a disaster, highlighting that robots can never truly replace humans.
Magpie Man is the story of a common office-goer who begins finding unique small lost objects on the road fallen from the pockets on commuters on their way to the station. Instead of returning the objects to the lost and found department, he ends up keeping it in a cookie box in his apartment, which eventually grows into a habit. But what happens in the end forces him to reflect on breaking this habit for good.
Henry Sparkles is another heart-touching story where an artist is called to serve at the Western Front and finds comfort in a sparrowhawk amidst the war.
Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and am looking forward to reading more from the author in future. Highly recommended if you like short stories and Japanese Lit.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publishers at Neem Tree Press and Author Christopher Green for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Takeout Sushi is a collection of 13 short stories showcasing the complexity of the city and interactions of an humans day-to-day life in Japan. The author, having lived in Japan for some time now, has precisely captured the essence of contemporary Japan and its people, penning each story in a witty manner along with a range of emotions. Each story was meaningful and carries a moral of some kind. The stories mainly focus on a variety of dynamics such as the relationship between husband and wife, boss and employee, the city and its citizens, etc. Additionally, the book includes 4 bonus stories from a different time and setting. This book also showcases some simple illustrations.
Though, I liked most of the stories, here is a glimpse into some of my favourites:
Swallow tells the story of a childless husband and wife who move into a new apartment, where swallows have built their nest. The wife finds comfort in seeing the swallows hatch and grow, but resistance from the husband brings the story to a practical end.
Burned was the most funniest story in the whole book and one of my favourites.This story teaches us never to iron clothes naked. Specially, if you're a man.
Spinning Wheels tells the story of a hardworking employee stripped of his managerial position and transferred to another department when the company decides to hire robots to improve efficiency. What happens next is a disaster, highlighting that robots can never truly replace humans.
Magpie Man is the story of a common office-goer who begins finding unique small lost objects on the road fallen from the pockets on commuters on their way to the station. Instead of returning the objects to the lost and found department, he ends up keeping it in a cookie box in his apartment, which eventually grows into a habit. But what happens in the end forces him to reflect on breaking this habit for good.
Henry Sparkles is another heart-touching story where an artist is called to serve at the Western Front and finds comfort in a sparrowhawk amidst the war.
Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and am looking forward to reading more from the author in future. Highly recommended if you like short stories and Japanese Lit.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publishers at Neem Tree Press and Author Christopher Green for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The Book of Witty Women: 15 New Laugh-out-loud Stories by Women Writers by Sadia Azmat, Kimberley Adams, Annemarie Cancienne, Lucy Vine, Jean Ende, Paula Lennon, Josie Long, Kathy Lette, Kim Clayden
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.0
To be honest they need to remove the laugh out aloud mention from this book tittle because none of the stories made me laugh let aside out aloud. There were some stories I enjoyed but the others I honestly just couldn’t get through. The initial stories in the book were okay to read but not funny or witty. The writers definitely tried their best to be witty but it just didn’t tickle the readers funny bone. I had some great expectations from this book but I m disappointed.
Thanks to netgalley, the publishers and the author’s from this Arc.
Thanks to netgalley, the publishers and the author’s from this Arc.