Litsy

Les Miserables [With Ribbon Marker] | Victor Hugo

I am surprised at how much was left out of this version and it was not acknowledged as being abridged. Or maybe the new translation is more explanatory. It surely is significantly more understandable and enjoyable. #readLesMis

BarbaraBB Is this an abridged version?? It‘s a chunkster! I read this edition and really enjoyed it too. 5h

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Gleefulreader

The Propagandist | C�cile Desprairies

so-so

I am having difficulty in rating this book. It is a frank look at the unexamined history of those who collaborated with the Nazis in France and their lives, the secrets they carried and the impact of that history on their family. My problem stems from the fact that this is supposedly a fictional novel based on the author‘s family and at times it read more like non-fiction than fiction. It is almost as though the author couldn‘t commit. ⬇️

Gleefulreader The topic is important and there are many observations in this book about the trauma of being raised in a home where the values and beliefs of Nazi Germany are maintained, but hidden behind a facade of funhouse mirrors. I just so wish that perhaps the author just wrote a true non-fiction book of her family rather than a book in where, like life with her family, you aren‘t sure where truth begins and ends. 7h

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JessClark78

Chocolat | Joanne Harris

Starting next for the #TwinPeaksReadingChallenge.

#AudreyHorne: Someone not afraid to appear weird.

#TPRC

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charl08

V13: Chronicle of a Trial | Emmanuel Carrere

I knew, we knew, that what we were experiencing was anything but the grand historical event, the vain, colossal judicial spectacle that we all had good reason to fear at the beginning. No: this was something else: a unique experience of horror, pity, proximity and presence. It was only very late in the day that I realised that the white box resembles a modern church, and that something sacred had been taking place there.
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Image: BBC news site

Suet624 What do you think about the book? I'm considering reading it. 17h

squirrelbrain What @suet624 said - I‘m considering it too. 17h

BarbaraBB And me too! 15h

charl08 Definitely recommended, thoughtful look at a difficult process (not least because almost all of those who directly killed people, died before they could be brought to trial). I'm full of flu at the moment and not at my most coherent for reviewing. Tagging @kspenmoll who has posted a "proper review". now

charl08 @Suet624 @BarbaraBB @squirrelbrain should have tagged you all in the comment, sorry! 🫠 now

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wanderinglynn

The Lost Carousel of Provence | Juliet Blackwell

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A book that‘s been on my shelf for over 5 years is now #OffMyShelf 🎉

While I thought the pacing was inconsistent between the various time periods, I did enjoy this story. And now I want to go to Provence. 🇫🇷

Ruthiella Nice! 👍 1d

Bookzombie You are really knocking these out! It‘s awesome! 1d

marleed It‘s such bonus when a book languishing on my own shelves is a pick. I save my 5*: A+ and 4.75*: solid A reads. So if the book is really good, it‘s a dang, but I didn‘t clear my shelf situation! 1d

wanderinglynn Thanks! @Ruthiella @Bookzombie 😀 1d

wanderinglynn @marleed I‘m okay keeping the book – as long as I‘ve read it. 😉 I‘m trying to get books off my TBR shelf. Or rather my TBR bookcase, which has gotten out of control. 1d

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dabbe

Les Miserables (Illustrated) | Victor Hugo

#SundayFunday
@BookmarkTavern

Hoping this one counts 'cuz I know a major uprising is coming! @TheBookHippie
#readlesmis

TheBookHippie It counts!!! 2d

dabbe @TheBookHippie Yay! 🩶🖤🩶 2d

BookmarkTavern Definitely counts! Thank you for sharing! 💙 1d

dabbe @BookmarkTavern 🩶🖤🩶 18h

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catiewithac

Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King | Dan Jones

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I finished this audio history book a few days ago. Dan Jones writes the most lively books! This one completes his Medieval English history trilogy and connects The Plantagenets and The Wars of the Roses. I wish Dan Jones narrated more books because he‘s so engaging to listen to! Highly recommend!!

RamsFan1963 Yes I enjoyed Jones narration of Henry V more than I've liked John Curless's narration on The War of The Roses. 1d

bibliothecarivs I recently found a like-new hardback copy of Henry V for only $5 at a local charity shop! I really enjoyed Jones' Summer of Blood (paperback) and Plantagenets (audiobook), although the narration of the latter by Clive Chafer was boring. 1d

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