3.5 Stars My first Monica McInerney novel, and such a compelling and delightful read, full of wonderful and likeable characters and a family saga that was entertaining and real and a book I really looked forward to picking up each nightThe Wilful and eccentric Lola Quintan is off on a trip of a life...
I took my time reading this novel as it was a calm read. I liked that it was a book that I could read for a while and put it down and still remember the characters and the storyline later on. The story stayed with me, my mind was thinking about the characters and their daily lives but I wasn’t anxio...
I wouldn't normally choose to read a book such as this, but I was pleasantly surprised. I don't consider it to be a great piece of literature. I think the book should've ended not long after Angela recovered her memory and before everything else was wrapped up. I also think that the three daughters ...
Read by Angela B.: A straightforward storyline. Following a tragic accident Ella flees from Australia, ending at her uncle's in London to escape her grief. Through the lovely story he helps her to see that she is not the only one still hurting and heartbroken and after two years on the run brings he...
This story takes place on a sheep station in the Australian outback. It’s a credit to the author’s ability to set the scene that I was able to fully imagine this place, given that I would be hard-pressed to name a time I even knew of the existence of an outback sheep station. I should probably dis...