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This Spells Love by Kate Robb
3.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. It drew me in really quickly. Then I lost interest in the middle. But it picked up again towards the end. Not a bad read at all. It’s just a shame that I lost interest in the middle because the start was sooo good.
You're Not a Real Dog Owner Until by Scott Dooley, Jason Chatfield
3.0
This book would make a perfect gift for any dog obsessed dog owner. The illustrations were amusing and every page was just spot on. It is not a particularly long read and is probably best as a gift to a dog lover.
Don't Squish a Slug by Yussef Rafik
3.75
A very informative colourful book for children on insects. I learnt a lot from the book as an adult so it will be excellent for children who are curious about nature and insects.
When complex terms were used they were defined on the page and for more common less complicated terminology there is a glossary at the back which will greatly help little learners.
Often the book would also add in how those creatures benefit us and their place in the big wide world. I found it particularly interesting when it commented on how certain insects have inspired and developed our science.
When complex terms were used they were defined on the page and for more common less complicated terminology there is a glossary at the back which will greatly help little learners.
Often the book would also add in how those creatures benefit us and their place in the big wide world. I found it particularly interesting when it commented on how certain insects have inspired and developed our science.
Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata
1.0
I have read a couple of Murata’s books and they always shock. I usually embrace the weirdness. However with this read, I wish I had it in me to actually DNF books
The concept had such promise but the book just lacked depth. It could have maybe worked as a 50 page short story?
It was so repetitive. It didn’t really feel like it had a plot. It just repeated the blurb effectively throughout the book. It didn’t flow. It felt never ending.
Then it did end, on a paedophilic note, that left the story on such a sour repulsive note that made me wish I hadn’t read it at all.
The concept had such promise but the book just lacked depth. It could have maybe worked as a 50 page short story?
It was so repetitive. It didn’t really feel like it had a plot. It just repeated the blurb effectively throughout the book. It didn’t flow. It felt never ending.
Then it did end, on a paedophilic note, that left the story on such a sour repulsive note that made me wish I hadn’t read it at all.