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Haven‘t been posting from Gladstone‘s much - too busy reading! 🥰 I picked some fabulous books to bring - I‘ve loved them all.

I bought this a while ago and bumped it up the TBR list when I found out it‘s going to be on the BBC‘s Between The Covers.

Such a compelling read - I couldn‘t stop reading it. (Which wasn‘t a problem on a reading retreat! 🤪)

I much preferred it to We Begin At The End.

I love a big, sprawling character story, and I love a crime novel. Rarely do these two loves meet effectively, but occassionally they do, and Whitaker has nailed it here. A bleak, gritty story about a crime and the ripples it leaves in the lives of its two central characters. Whitaker somehow manages to make a story that sprawls over 600 pages, and across decades feel pacy. An immersive, compelling read.

I got 25% in and realised I just didn't believe in the characters. Normally a book which is character focused is my jam but this is written in quite a flowery style where the character reactions are heightened in a way that read melodrama to me.

I feel like this is on a bit of hype train at the moment, and while I'm sure there is an audience for it, maybe approach with caution if you do prefer an economical style.

Really great read. I loved the characters, and a really strong story.

It's very rare I get a Kindle book that's not on 99p offer. No regrets on spending full price on this one.

Oh this book. There is everything in it- I don‘t want to say much more because there are so many layers and twists that I don‘t want to spoil anything.
The characters are wonderful and will have your heart aching. A great read.

Chris Whitaker writes so beautifully and poignantly. I started this yesterday and cannot put it down. I‘m only a third through it but Saint Patch Grace ❤️❤️❤️My heart is breaking. This may be one of the most perfect books I‘ve ever read. I can‘t wait to see how it all turns out and yet I don‘t want it to end. Final review when I‘ve finished it but I had to share.