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Laura Tolomei’s
Reading Reviews & Thoughts

 

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Review by LallaGatta – Big Little Liest by Liane Moriarty

I loved it! Amd mot just for its masterful secret-filled plot. What really got me were the characters, so vibrantly alive and complex like real people are. I loved it! Amd mot just for its masterful secret-filled plot. What really got me were the characters, so vibrantly alive and complex ...

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Review by LallaGatta – An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears

Amazing! So much more than a crime novel, it made me understand the second half of 17th century England like never before. And it's a fascinating history, full of intrigue and subterfuge that had me hooked from page 1. So much that I easily forgive the use of Faulkner's Sound ...

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Review by LallaGatta – Revelation by C. J. Sansom

A "quiet" read...literally! Even though I enjoyed the story, particularly given the serial killer twist and the obsession mania, this book of the Shardlake series isn't as well written as the other 3. The author seemed to be in a hurry to finish it, so I can't begin to describe ...

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Review by LallaGatta – Forest Girl by Empi Baryeh

Not my kind of book. Dull, boring, not credible but with fascinating cultural insights . It was dull and boring, downright not credible. A man would never act as this author describes him. He would have discarded his fantasy long before Michael did and made his life with his new ...

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Review by LallaGatta – The Luckiest Lady In London by Sherry Thomas

I really liked this book! Well written, great atmosphere, realistic setting and convincing characters, I devoured it in one single day. I'm definitely going to read more books by this author! Check it out on Amazon #LauraTolomei #LallaGatta #reading #reviews ...

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Review by LallaGatta – The Guilt of Innocents by Candace Robb

Still disappointed with the character development 🙁 I keep reading this series for its well-depicted historical context and interesting mystery, but I'm still disappointed with Ms. Robb's weak character development. Not just between the protagonistsLucy and Owen, where it seems trust is lacking and anger or misunderstanding quick to fuel ...

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Review by LallaGatta – The Apothecary Rose by Candace Robb

Disappointing! I had very high hopes for this book as I am a great fan of Ellis Peters. But unfortunately, this read isn't up to those standards. Not because of the historical setting, which was interesting and I believe thoroughly researched. Because of the characters. Because of Lucy and Owen ...

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Review by LallaGatta – The Devotion Of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino

Incredible! Incredible how the human element can beat the system! There's nothing predictable about this book. There's everything to enjoy. From the way the story progresses to the behavior of the characters and even the digressions into an orderly mathematical universe, everything contributes to the suspense of this gripping roller-coaster ...

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Review by LallaGatta – Salvation of a Saint by Keigo Higashino

Exceptional! Maybe it's me, but I can't get over my fascination with this author and with the intriguing way he unravels his plots. You start out thinking his detectives will solve a certain type of puzzle, but then you end up discovering that it's a totally different kind of puzzle ...

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Review by LallaGatta – Penance by Kanae Minato

Impossible to put down! I can't believe how hooked I was on this novel. I read it all in just one day because I simply couldn't stop until I got to the last page. And now I'm going to look for more books by this incredible author. Check it out ...