Goodreads Ireland discussion

I just finished Christine Falls Pb Spl
I enjoyed it for the finely crafted images of 1950s Dublin, Ireland.
My review, 4 stars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just finished Once in Every Generation
It is not a mystery, but about the emotional journey of two women. One of them develops Multiple Sclerosis.
My review, 4 stars, https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

a 4 star legal thriller by John Lescroart
The Rule of Law
My review, https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just finished an Australian police procedural, Into the Night The first half was a little slow, but it was very authentic. My review, 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just finished Call Me By Your Name
Haven't watched the movie, and now don't think i'd bother.
The prose was beautiful, I really enjoyed it, much more than the actual story. It left me at a loss as to what was the whole big rave about this book.

Thomas wrote: "Book 3 in an excellent police procedural series, Breaking Silence an easy 4 stars. Both my wife and I enjoy this series.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"

This one sounds good, marking this series for myself.

I like this series too, Ali. It's a nice look at the Amish lifestyle.

Ali wrote: "Just finished Call Me By Your Name
Haven't watched the movie, and now don't think i'd bother.
The prose was beautiful, I really enjoyed it, much more than the actual story. It left..."

I saw the movie first and i think the movie is a lot better than the novel

Ali and Susan, great minds think alike😊.

Phil wrote: "Ali wrote: "Just finished Call Me By Your Name
Haven't watched the movie, and now don't think i'd bother.
The prose was beautiful, I really enjoyed it, much more than the actual st..."

Hmm, well, I am thinking now whether I should try the movie...
I wanted to read the book first and purposely avoided the movie.
I honestly expected so much more from the book...
Suppose, at this stage the movie can't be worse than the book :)

Thomas wrote: "Ali and Susan, great minds think alike😊."

Definitely!! :)) :))

I just finished Flights and Falls I enjoyed it and recommend it. My review 4/5
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Unto Us a Son Is Given
My review, 4/5. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Almost finished 'Everything I Never Told You' by Celeste Ng. Sad topic of suicide and family context of same. But beautifully written and a compelling read.

Great book by Lisa See The Island of Sea Women
My 5 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

That's number 2 on my list. I am glad you liked it.

Liz is reading it now. I think that you will enjoy it.

The Charleston Knife is Back in Town
My review, 4 stars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
recommended to Raymond Chandler fans

Hi I just finished the Group read for December The Leavers I thought there was a thread for it but I can't find it. I'm sorry it took so long to read it , I nominated it so I should have forced myself to read it faster. Has anyone else read it ?
I really didn't like it and I really didn't connected with the characters or the story. I really wanted to like it or at least have some emotional connection . No nothing zip. I really didn't feel like there was a point to the story any point was glossed over then the characters were off doing something that made no sense. I felt the story was throw against the wall and what fell down was the novel . I am in the minority in my feelings for this novel but I think it could have had more direction.

The Selected Works of Abdullah the Cossack
My review, 3.5 rounded down to 3 stars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I just finished reading The Irishman's Daughter and was quite amazed to learn from the American author that most Irish know next to nothing about the potato famine and it has been relegated to "the dustbin of history". I was outraged. How does everybody feel about this?

I was told the same thing and the reason I was given it is so that the Irish and English can co exist peacefully so it's not taught in Irish schools. However its out there in books and its the parents job to expose them to it .

65 Proof
4 stars, my review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

False Mermaid
This is the third book in the series. Pretty good reads.

Dr. Michael wrote: ""

this is a good book

Depth of Winter Book 14 in the Longmire series.
4 stars My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Salt in My Soul: An Unfinished Life
I gave it 5 stars.
My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
My granddaughter thinks it is a great review.

I've just started Police by Jo Nesbo but I've a feeling I missed the one before it which is mildly irritating

I just finished The Bookshop of the Broken Hearted
I recommend it to Kristin Hannah fans, 4 stars. My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished The Master
I found it to be tedious. My 3 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Apologies to Emma

I find Henry James tedious, Thomas.

I just finished Still Life
I enjoyed it and recommend it to cozy mystery fans.
My review, 4.5 stars https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished Rum Runner
I enjoyed it and recommend it to Konrath fans. My review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Gone Missing by Linda Castillo
My review, 4/5
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Both my wife and I enjoy this series and recommend it.

The Spies of Shilling Lane
I enjoyed it and recommend it to fans of The Chilbury Ladies' Choir
My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished Where Serpents Sleep
This a great historical faction series. 4.5 stars for this one. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Finished 2 Konrath books White Russian My review, 4/5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Last Call my review 4/5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Also The World at Night my review of this WWII spy book, 3.5/5 https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
And Murdered in Argentina my review 3/5
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

i don't think i have ever been so much behind my reading schedule (which - i have to be honest - is not, by any means, anywhere near intense :)) )
i am 5 books behind! and it's summer time, when i usually read loads. though given good weather i flung myself into outdoors fully.
sunny days don't last long enough in Ireland, i have a feeling i'll be catching up with my reading load pretty soon (hint, hint, it is raining today...)

I am currently reading the The Ninth Man by John Lee (Doubleday; 1st edition (1 Jan. 1976) — A World War II book, based on fact and set in the U.S. In 1942, the Germans landed eight saboteurs by submarine, four in New York and four in Florida. Within two weeks all eight were caught. This is the story of the ninth man, who got away.

Terrific read from a great author

Colleen wrote: "I was told the same thing and the reason I was given it is so that the Irish and English can co exist peacefully so it's not taught in Irish schools. However its out there in books and its the pare..."

Hi, the Great Famine is certainly taught in Northern Ireland's schools. I know because I have both written about it and published school textbooks that include it!

Sheila wrote: "Colleen wrote: "I was told the same thing and the reason I was given it is so that the Irish and English can co exist peacefully so it's not taught in Irish schools. However its out there in books ..."

One of my book club members here in Washington DC is from Belfast and also learned the history of the famine in school. I see that the book (historical fiction that may be more fiction than historical) The Irishman's Daughter was written by an American. I want the historical fiction I read to be accurate as to the history. Unfortunately, some historical fictions just perpetuates myths and we learn inaccurate history.

Barbara wrote: "Sheila wrote: "Colleen wrote: "I was told the same thing and the reason I was given it is so that the Irish and English can co exist peacefully so it's not taught in Irish schools. However its out ..."

Completely agree. Accurate historical fiction is a great way to learn history. I have learnt so much that way. A good hist/f book will send me to the non-fiction history books to read more about the people and events described. I'm afraid some of the fiction set in Ireland has us either angry at the blatant revisionism and bias, or rolling on the floor at the hilarious inaccuracy!

I've just finished Funderland: A Novel, as a result of Goodreads Ireland group. I saw a link to a short story by Irish author Eoin O'Donnell, which I enjoyed, so belatedly tucked into his novel, which my husband had downloaded a good while back.
We first meet the eclectic characters of Funderland through the light-hearted eyes of Reynard, but with an undercurrent of hinted darkness. As Reynard reveals the traits of his circle of friends, he also reveals more about himself than he is yet aware of; or able to admit. That subtlety of character and undertext are O'Donnell's strengths and unite the reader at once with the group of friends, each burdened with their own problems. Each character is given their own unique voice and view, via their own first-person narrative, until we as readers find we may have been initially misled by Reynard; though our initial suspicions are also confirmed by his circle as the story unfolds. The author is a sympathetic observer of character and clever storyteller, so don't be deterred by the poor editing and proofing. Sadly, in the current market, few publishers have the budget for adequate proofing, editing and marketing, but that should not be allowed to detract from O'Donnell's masterful storytelling. A good read.
Funderland: A Novel

I finished Dark Saturday which I enjoyed. It was a GR giveaway. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I've just finished Little Bones by Sam Blake and enjoyed it, quite a complex interweaving of plots. Detective fiction fans will enjoy it and this is the first in a series.

I just started Ghost Light by O’Connor. Am having trouble getting into the story. So many great reviews

I've just started The Revenge Of The Dragon by Conor Kostick. Only 3 chapters in, but enjoying it. Instant rapport with the hero and great scene-setting and pace. So far, so good!

I just finished a really good book The Women of the Copper Country. Here's a link to my review:

Finished The Dead Will Tell. By. Linda Castillo Both my wife and I enjoy this series. My review.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...