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Wonder
Wonder | Emma Donoghue
In Emma Donoghue's latest masterpiece, an English nurse brought to a small Irish village to observe what appears to be a miracle-a girl said to have survived without food for months-soon finds herself fighting to save the child's life. Tourists flock to the cabin of eleven-year-old Anna O'Donnell, who believes herself to be living off manna from heaven, and a journalist is sent to cover the sensation. Lib Wright, a veteran of Florence Nightingale's Crimean campaign, is hired to keep watch over the girl. Written with all the propulsive tension that made Room a huge bestseller, THE WONDER works beautifully on many levels--a tale of two strangers who transform each other's lives, a powerful psychological thriller, and a story of love pitted against evil.
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Megabooks
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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A #roll100 winner! I was surprised by the hopeful ending and many of the turns in the final 50 pages. It was wonderful to pick up something fast after struggling with The Birthday Party!

A young girl in 19th century Ireland claims not to have eaten anything in four months. Two nurses are hired to watch her around the clock to see if it‘s a true miracle. As she deteriorates, one nurse is determined to save her life at any cost.

AmyG There‘s Netflix movie was pretty decent. 9mo
Megabooks @AmyG cool! Thanks for the heads up. 👍🏻 9mo
squirrelbrain I haven‘t read this one yet…. Stacking. 9mo
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BarbaraBB I enjoyed this one too. 9mo
Megabooks @BarbaraBB yes, I generally enjoy donoghue. 👍🏻👍🏻 9mo
Megabooks @squirrelbrain oooo…I think you‘d like it! 9mo
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kricheal
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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This was SO good! #5 #2023

EKonrad This movie came out on Netflix last year starring Florence Pugh. Can‘t wait to watch it to see how it measures up with the book! 2y
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candc320
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Watched The Wonder today to compare to the book (which I love to do). They changed a few things (bizarre beginning and end) but overall I really liked it! I also love Florence Pugh…she‘s so talented. Still like the book more but enjoyed the movie.

BkClubCare I love book to movie adaptations, too. I haven‘t seen many lately, tho. I will add this to my list (to read first, then watch) Thanks (edited) 2y
candc320 @BkClubCare I hope you love them both! 2y
Cathythoughts I loved book and movie too ♥️♥️ 2y
candc320 @Cathythoughts ❤️❤️ 2y
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candc320
Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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This was my favorite kind of historical fiction audiobook: it thoroughly pulls me into the time/place/lives of the characters, kept me listening and trying to figure out the big mystery, and had a narrator that did such a great job of keeping me entertained. I did suspect what was actually happening but didn‘t predict the ending. Thoroughly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Blueberry
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Mehso-so

I bailed once and then finally finished after my friend previewed the rest of the story to me. 2 ⭐

WJCintron Really?! Is that bad?! I own a copy and have it on my TBR. 🥲 2y
Blueberry @WJCintron most people like it more than I do. 😆 2y
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CarolynM
Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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I‘m delighted to receive this book, but I don‘t know who sent it. Cathy and Leah, I know both of you enjoyed it. Is it from one of you?

LeahBergen It‘s not from me! 😊 2y
CarolynM @LeahBergen Well, that's one wrong guess! 2y
Bklover It has a beautiful cover, whoever sent it! 2y
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LeahBergen Well, it must be your other guess… 😉 2y
CarolynM @Bklover It is a beautiful cover, isn't it? 2y
CarolynM @LeahBergen I'll have to wait and see🤔🙂 2y
Cathythoughts It‘s from me Carolyn X I hope you will enjoy it. Happy Christmas my lovely book friend 😘🤶 2y
CarolynM @Cathythoughts Thank you Cathy, you‘re too kind😘 It‘s a lovely looking book. Hopefully you‘ll get one from me this week. 2y
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kricheal
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Starting this next on #audio

Scfreads I just heard about this book on What Should I Read Next? podcast!The guest was raving about it :) 2y
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Tamra
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I loved the novel and I recommend the film! 🎥

LeahBergen Oh, good! I‘ve been wondering how the film compares (no pun intended 😉). 2y
Cathythoughts I still havnt got to the film. I must watch soon. ❤️ 2y
Tamra @LeahBergen 😆 it‘s been long enough ago I don‘t recall whether it varies in the details, but it does capture the issue at hand. Beautifully filmed! (edited) 2y
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Tamra @Cathythoughts it seems too short - I wanted it to go on! Hope you like it too! 2y
jlhammar Good to know! I also loved the book and have been wanting to watch this. 2y
Tamra @jlhammar 😄 I hope you enjoy it! 2y
batsy I can't watch the film until I've read the book! 😆 Should get to it. 2y
Tamra @batsy it‘s worth it! 2y
Cathythoughts @Tamra Just watched the movie… it was very good. The music ♥️. I wanted it to go on too. I think some few details are different from the book @LeahBergen , but yes @Tamra it does capture the issues at hand. Incredible production 👌🏻 2y
Tamra @Cathythoughts yay!! 👏🏾 2y
LeahBergen @Cathythoughts I‘m excited to see it now! 👏 2y
Suet624 The film is stunning but I‘m trying to remember if the ending is the same as the book? Do you know? 2y
Suet624 @LeahBergen just watched the movie. Well worth watching. 2y
LeahBergen @Suet624 Thanks for the update! I‘m moving it up my list. 😊 2y
Tamra @Suet624 no, I don‘t recall exactly what the ending was in the book - sorry! I just know that I loved the experience of it. 2y
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Cathythoughts
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Set in rural Ireland in the 1850s. The story of a young girl who refuses to eat. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this eerie and compelling tale. The movie is just out here on Netflix, and I hear good reports. By the way , it was only 99p on kindle. I‘d highly recommend 👍🏻

LeahBergen I really enjoyed this one, too, and I‘m looking forward to the movie! 2y
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen It‘s my first by her .. I‘m tempted to read another. Will probably watch Wonder movie this week/ weekend.. 👍🏻❤️ 2y
squirrelbrain You just sent me down a rabbit hole on Kindle Black Friday deals Cathy! 🤣 Needless to say I bought this one! (edited) 2y
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Cathythoughts @squirrelbrain I‘m very interested in your kindle post , I just saw it🥰. I really enjoyed Wonder ! It‘s very good. 2y
BarbaraBB I enjoyed this one too. Much more than I expected. 2y
Cathythoughts @BarbaraBB Exactly! I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. 👯‍♀️ 2y
Kimberlone The movie was good but had a strange framing device I couldn‘t figure out why they added…I haven‘t read the book yet so I don‘t know if that‘s a carryover from the novel. 2y
Tamra I‘m glad you enjoyed it too! She has become an auto read author for me. I didn‘t know there was a film - I‘ll look for it! You must be busy because I have been missing your posts. 💚 2y
Cathythoughts @Kimberlone Interesting! I‘m looking forward to the movie now 👍🏻❤️ 2y
Cathythoughts @Tamra I really enjoyed it ! It‘s the first of hers I‘ve read , what would you recommend I read next ? I have been really busy, we have two granddaughters now and mind them 2 days a week , and occasionally weekend night sleepovers. Also still semi retired , so life is busy. I‘m trying to keep my hand in with Litsy, though I know I‘m missing a lot too. I hope you and yours are well 😘 busy season ahead 🤶X 2y
LeahBergen And I just noticed your cute new profile pic! ❤️❤️ 2y
Cathythoughts @LeahBergen Thanks Leah. Three of my favorite people ❤️ 2y
Tamra @Cathythoughts I recently read Haven and loved it! Two very good reasons to be away from Litsy! Grandparent time is so special for you & them. ❤️ Enjoy! 🤗 2y
Cathythoughts @Tamra Thankyou X I‘ll check out Haven so. 👍🏻❤️ 2y
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Bookboss
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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I heard a positive review of the Netflix film, then discovered that it was based on a novel, so I had to read the book first! In 1862 an English nurse is sent to Ireland to watch a girl who supposedly has not eaten in four months. Her partner is a nurse who is a Catholic nun. This is a claustrophobic novel that delves into religious extremism, parenting, and oppression. The writing is excellent, but this is not for sensitive readers.

EKonrad Loved this book! So fascinating! 2y
Bookboss @EKonrad I liked the movie, but the book was much better! 2y
EKonrad I‘ll have to check out the movie for sure! 2y
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AllDebooks
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Anyone else stuck for book to movie category of #Autumnbingo
This helped me, reading the tagged then watching the irrepressible Florence Pugh in Netflix adaptation. Although Catherine, called Birdy looks amazing too.
@Ann_Reads

https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/literary/the-best-book-to-film-adaptations?fb...

AnnR Looks like a good choice, especially for anyone who subscribes to Netflix. 👍 2y
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Mitch
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Really liked the book and think it‘ll make a good movie. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

AmyG Ooooo same here. 2y
LeahBergen Me, too! 2y
mcctrish I liked it too and I‘m looking forward to seeing the movie. Fun Fact: Emma Donoghue lives in my ‘hood 2y
Mitch @mcctrish cool ! 2y
jlhammar That was a good one. Looking forward to the adaptation! 2y
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Blueberry
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Love the picture. ⬆️

1. Actively reading I usually have one book going. But I might have a nonfiction book I'm slowly reading in the background.

2. The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles was one of my favorites this year.
I bailed on The Wonder by Emma Donoghue.

#WonderousWednesday @Eggs

I tag @NataliePatalie.

Eggs What thoughtful answers 👏🏻👏🏻 2y
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Blueberry
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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I just finished the first (100 pg!) chapter. 😴🥱🤪
Unless my movie bookclub partner tells it gets better I will bail.

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dylanisreading
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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I read this yesterday. Mysterious, compelling, reflective, with fascinating characters. This was a historical fiction rec from a booktuber, and I'm glad I decided to read something different from my usual genres.

First book completed for #20in4 readathon. So far, I've read a total of 14 chapters.

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Rachiiebookdragon
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
Mehso-so

An intriguing read. 3.75/5 Read for #PopSugarReadingChallenge2022 and #52bookclubreadingchallenge2022 for Spoop‘s Pirate Trail reading challenge

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MelKelsey
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Book 5

I listened to The Wonder. Set in Ireland in the 1850s, the story's about Ann, a girl touted as "The Wonder" for surviving four months on water. In hopes of legitimizing this
miracle, Lib, is hired for two weeks to keep watch, The mystery unravels slowly with dark, sometimes unexpected, twists. The palpable setting and piety make for a rich novel. More characters should be dynamic, but The Wonder is another Donoghue worth reading. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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EKonrad
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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I‘m completely stumped by the low Goodreads score. I was utterly captivated and drawn to the story and couldn‘t wait to see how it would all end. An interesting perspective for someone in eating disorder recovery. I‘d highly recommend even though it looks like not everyone would! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Follow.my.read This was a five ⭐️ for me also!!!! 3y
EKonrad @Follow.my.read So glad I‘m not the only one! 😊 3y
jlhammar Thought this was very good. Glad to see it getting some love! 3y
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EKonrad @jlhammar Thanks! I was so surprised to see it getting such negative reviews. 🤷🏽‍♀️ 3y
jlhammar @EKonrad The Pull of the Stars (her most recent) is amazing if you haven't read it yet. Also, I just read that an adaptation of The Wonder will be coming to Netflix this year! https://lithub.com/heres-your-2022-literary-film-and-tv-preview/ 3y
EKonrad @jlhammar I haven‘t read anything else from her except Room. I‘ll definitely check it out! And I‘m super excited for the Netflix movie of this one! Hope it‘s as good as the book. 3y
BookBabe I enjoyed it when I read it years ago. I wasn‘t 100% thrilled with the ending but it was still worth the read. 3y
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Blh87
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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I read and finished this book a couple of weeks ago. The writing was really good, and I really enjoyed the story! I can‘t wait for the movie adaptation!

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DrLReads
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
Pickpick

This book was a stellar historical novel that touches on fanaticism, gender, hysteria, and doubt. I agree with other reviewers that the first half felt a bit repetitive, but the final chapters…wow.

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Creadnorthey
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Mehso-so

A book that has you thinking about religion, culture, “fake news” and the forces that drive it, and superstition. The setting in 1850‘s Ireland obscures some of this, taking these broad topics and reducing them down to intimate levels, so the story wobbles along disguising it‘s archetypes in (sometimes too mundane) details. Strong 3 1/2 stars ⭐️.

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Laughterhp
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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My latest #librarybookhaul - hopefully I‘m in the mood to read all of these books at some point!

I tried to listen to Black Sun on audio, but immediately got confused, so I figured print would be better.

#bookhaul #library #bookstack

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FelinesAndFelonies
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Another book that wasn't what I was expecting. I thought there were some really important themes about religion, gender roles, pride, & stereotyping covered in the book. Lib's evolution from clinical & skeptical to concerned & care put a voice to how love transcends so many of the labels that people use to define themselves & others. Donoghue's writing style was a balance of dialogue & description & ended with a memorable novel.

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Chrissyreadit
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Pictures on my phone do not do this justice! Gorgeous frameable photo, thistle glass art, actual sand from Ireland, bookmark, a personalized notebook and the most original, cheerful perfect tote! Plus books Im in love with❤️ thank you so much Samantha- I‘m so grateful- you captured this theme in the best way ❤️❤️❤️Also- you‘re right the nail Polish name is perfect! #staycationintimeswap #sits

sblbooks I'm so glad you enjoyed your #staycationintimeswap to Scotland and Ireland! It was a lot of fun picking out the items for you. 3y
Chrissyreadit @sblbooks I am honestly blown away by the thoughtfulness of these items! I feel like I cheated on yours by finding everything in one container. I have to say the tote just makes me smile! 3y
sblbooks @Chrissyreadit no worries, it's great! I love the Scottish highland cow too. I'm going to have to pick Scotland and Ireland for theme now. I wanted to keep everything😉 maybe year after next...I already know where I want to go next year. 3y
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Chrissyreadit @sblbooks that‘s awesome! I‘m actually very tempted to use your theme next year - and now I‘m intrigued about your plan for next year… 3y
LeahBergen Wonderful! 😍😍 3y
Crazeedi @Chrissyreadit I've read all these books, and they were all excellent! Enjoy 3y
Crazeedi @Chrissyreadit there are a few more in the Patrick Taylor series, so good 3y
Chrissyreadit @Crazeedi Im excited to have them! 3y
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CBee
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Started quite slow and meandered around a bit, but I was absolutely invested in this story! And the ending was incredible 💫

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Helen19
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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A bit repetitive at times but intriguing storyline and kept me wondering! My final pick for Winter #booked2021 #covidheroes nurse as MC.

Crazeedi 🎉🎉👏👏 4y
Cinfhen Yay!! This wasn‘t my favorite of hers but it was still intriguing 4y
Cinfhen Don‘t forget ❣️❣️❣️You have until midnight, April 3 to fill out the first quarter form to be entered in our drawing ?
https://bit.ly/3b7rK1E

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BarbaraBB I read this one too for this prompt! 4y
Helen19 @BarbaraBB Did you enjoy it? I‘m trying to use my TBR shelves for this challenge so it was this or an Elly Griffiths one but I didn‘t really want to use a Dr of archeology for Covid Heroes prompt - didn‘t feel quite right! 4y
BarbaraBB I did. Definitely not an all time favorite but like you I wanted to use my TBR shelves! 4y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Great job! Confirming that we have your entry! 🤓🎉📚 4y
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BarbaraBB
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Donoghue brings to life the deeply religious Ireland of the 19th century. Anna is 11 and has been fasting for four months and Nurse Lib comes in from England to watch over Anna for a fortnight - just to notice if the girl takes any food at all and to find out if she is indeed a miracle or a fraud. Lib is cynical about everything: Ireland, religion, Anna‘s poor family. She is sure the girl is a fraud. ⬇️⬇️

BarbaraBB She stands by while the girl is slowly dying. The book reads like a thriller in which you want to interfere and warn the involved. I kept thinking “ Eat! Make her eat!” (edited) 4y
Cinfhen Ohhhh, nicely played!!!! Scorpio xxx and lovely photo / excellent review 4y
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Librariana It is indeed a lovely photo whose background really lends a contrast to the book's cover. Sounds so sad, though 😢 4y
BarbaraBB @Librariana @Cinfhen The picture was taken in a 17th century convent village that I visited for work last week (there‘ll be an exhibition about the women who lived there). It felt like the right place to read this book and take the pic! (edited) 4y
Cinfhen Absolutely!! How cool 😎 I love your virtual tours of The Netherlands 4y
Kalalalatja I needed to find a Scorpio author, so thanks for putting Donoghue on my radar! 😅 4y
Megabooks Yes, great place and great picture! 4y
BarbaraBB @Cinfhen I grab every chance to get out of the house and the city! 4y
BarbaraBB @Kalalalatja So many Scorpio‘s among authors, you‘ll have a wide choice! 4y
Librariana How dreamy that you get to visit these places! 🥰 Thank you for sharing them with us 😊💜 4y
emilyhaldi Wow that village looks incredible!!! 4y
sarahbarnes Great photo and review! And you must have a pretty cool job! 4y
BarbaraBB Thanks 🤍 I have a communication agency and one of my clients is this museum that‘ll host an exhibition about the women who lived here in the 18th century. We were making a video about this village that‘ll be shown in KLM airplanes if they will ever fly again and bring tourists in 🤷🏻‍♀️ 4y
LeahBergen I really enjoyed this book, too (and that village looks amazing 😍😍). 4y
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dariazeoli
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I‘m posting one book per day from my ever-increasing TBR. No description. No explanation. Just books to read. Join the fun if you want.

Day 18.

#fromthetbrstacks

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Andrew65
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Started listening to The Wonder by Emma Donoghue, set in 1859 rural Ireland. #Audiobook

vlwelser I really liked this one. Enjoy. 😃 4y
Andrew65 @vlwelser That‘s good to hear. 4y
CoverToCoverGirl It‘s in my stacks somewhere! 4y
Andrew65 @CoverToCoverGirl It‘s an enjoyable book. 4y
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TorieStorieS
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This one is between a pick & a so-so for me.
It‘s slow for most of the story. It‘s my #Ireland book for #ReadAroundTheWorld challenge- & I just barely finished it for March! I have read Donoghue in the past & while this was engaging, I guess I had expected to be really blown away by the audio...it‘s not a bad performance... I guess the whole book wasn‘t exactly what I hoped for & certainly doesn‘t paint a favorable light on Ireland! #AudioColoring

Crazeedi I love your coloring book. Is it wildflowers? 5y
Crazeedi And I have this in my fields 5y
TorieStorieS @Crazeedi It‘s The Language of Flowers - The Language of Flowers Coloring Book (Dover Nature Coloring Book) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0486430359/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ho3GEbB2FJJET 5y
Crazeedi @TorieStorieS I have several Dover coloring books! I love them! I've ordered from them for years 5y
TorieStorieS @crazeedi I know! They are great! I have had this one for ten years!! 🤯 (edited) 5y
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abookishbutterfly
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What books spring to mind for you that are set in Ireland? Offhand, In the Woods by Tana French immediately pops into my head, as I read it last month. The whole Dublin Murder series is set there. I mean, obviously! 😂

The Wonder by Emma Donoghue is also set in Ireland. I haven‘t read this one yet but it‘s in my pile. (One of my piles, anyway). Have you read it?

MayJasper John Keane sprang to mind 5y
MayJasper Sláinte! 5y
Aswenson I have read The Wonder and really enjoyed it! 5y
EKonrad I think of The Heart‘s Invisible Furies. Some of it takes place in Ireland. ☘️ 5y
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intothehallofbooks
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Mehso-so

My book club‘s pick for March!! Starts out slow-ish but the pacing really picks up toward the end. Some interesting reveals in here. I thought it was okay, but not great. If I hadn‘t been so busy while I was reading it, I probably would have liked it more. My book club was split: about half loved it and the others either didn‘t like it much or DNF‘d it.

The narration by Kate Lock is beautiful but some of the Irish is a little hard to understand.

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JenniferTapler
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Mehso-so

#RecentlyRead - It was just OK. Plot was interesting, and I did want to find out what was really going on. I didn‘t find any of the characters particularly likable, and the story seemed to just drag on and on unnecessarily. I loved Room by same author, but this wasn‘t as good. #BookReview

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TerriGreen
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Mehso-so

This historical fiction book was much darker then I expected. It started slow and I almost DNF but I was in it for the mystery of an 11 year old girl who claimed to be fasting for 4 straight months. 3⭐️ #2020book12

Tracyantoon Eek. That one has been on my TBR since the day I got my good reads account. Having second thoughts now. 5y
TerriGreen @Tracyantoon It takes place in 1859 in Ireland. Heavy religious themes. The audiobook narrator had a strong accent and wide volume range. The ending was ok, but unsettling. My advice is to delete. 5y
Tracyantoon Deleted. I would have to read a physical copy as my library doesn‘t have this on audio. If it is slow to start I would end up with dnf anyways. Thanks! 5y
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Addison_Reads
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Mehso-so

Book 3 also completed today for #24B42020. This brings my total reading time today to 12hrs and with my 13hrs yesterday that puts me at 25hrs already! 😁 Having insomnia pays off sometimes.

This was another so-so pick for me. I loved the background information on this time in history and the potato famine, but I just never connected with the characters.

#TeamFestivus @wanderinglynn #TBRReads #wintergames @StayCurious @Clwojick

wanderinglynn w00t! 🙌🏻 Way to go! 👏🏻🎉🥳 But sorry about the insomnia. 5y
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Meglet
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Pickpick

I read this ages ago and just couldn‘t figure out how to review it. Fairly far outside of my normal realm, but utterly fascinating. The mystery, religion, culture, family impulses all intertwined to weave an intriguing narrative about a girl who may or may not be miraculously living without eating. I still can‘t decide whether I like the ending. I like the idea but there was just something about it that didn‘t fit right. Still recommend it.

TerriGreen Yes! Completely agree with you about the ending. 5y
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OutsmartYourShelf
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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#wintergames #teamfozziwig #TBRRead

@BarkingMadRun @Clwojick @StayCurious

Fictional account based on the real life phenomena of fasting girls - young girls & women in 16th-19th centuries who claimed to be existing only on consuming the Host at Mass & some on nothing at all. It was well written & had some surprisingly dark themes. 4🌟

Linsy Ooh that cover! 😮 5y
OutsmartYourShelf @Linsy Nice cover, great book! 5y
BarkingMadRead Wow! Sounds interesting! 5y
OutsmartYourShelf @BarkingMadRun It‘s very interesting. There are some good nonfiction books about the actual girls too. 5y
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shaynarae
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Pickpick

This novel about a nurse who‘s brought to an Irish village to observe a young girl who has reportedly survived for months without food had me enthralled in the mystery of how this happened. I didn‘t particularly love it on audio because the narrator‘s voice was often so low that I had trouble hearing it while listening in the car, even with the volume turned up.

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Cathy_J
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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A bit slow to start but by the end I couldn't put it down. There were some very sad and difficult moments in this one. I don't think I will ever forget it. Historic fiction combined with a mystery to be solved. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

RaimeyGallant I'm intrigued. And wow that cover! 5y
Q84 I love this cover in this one 5y
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rather_be_reading
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The first time someone suggested something to me about BOTM was in 2016. It seems sooo long ago now!! I never want to stop my subscription.

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JacqMac
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Day 1: #7days7covers #CoverCrush

Thanks for the tag @AkashaVampie

Post 7 book covers that you love, over 7 days, with no explanation. Tag someone new each day to play along.

Wanna play?

Tanisha_A 😍 5y
Tamra Loved this story and what a cover! 5y
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Pogue
Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Emma Donoghue is going to be in Corte Madeira on September 12th.

Reecaspieces Oooo! Fabulous 5y
Louise Oh! And Tracy Chevalier later in the month! Lucky you! 5y
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Myhusbandhatesreading
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Pickpick

Just finished this one, pretty good all and all I thought...interesting enough that it kept me up late a few nights!

Tamra I really enjoy her writing! 5y
Myhusbandhatesreading @Tamra that was the first one I‘ve read by her...I‘m looking forward to trying another 5y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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#Ireland oh how I wish to travel there someday!!
#LetsTravelJuly

I love the cover to The Wonder 💙 Broken Harbor just happened to be there also set in Ireland 🇮🇪

OriginalCyn620 Me too! 🇮🇪💚 5y
Tamra Loved this one! Great cover 💜 5y
JaclynW Definitely travel to Ireland someday if you can! It's magical. 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @JaclynW I hope I get the opportunity 💚💚 5y
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Rissa1
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Pickpick

I started off hating the main character, but she redeemed herself in the end.

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Rissa1
The Wonder | Emma Donoghue
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Today reading is brought to you by the passenger seat of a Nissan Titan XD, somewhere in Illinois. On our way home. #minivacayover.

Bibliogeekery Great book and beautiful picture! 5y
ehewett88 love this book I read it after reading her first one room, which was such a brilliant read 5y
Rissa1 @ehewett88 Room was amazing and exactly why I picked up this book. 5y
ehewett88 @Rissa1 it really was and i thought the film was really well done as well 5y
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