It may take a while to get used to the narrative, but it is worth the perseverence. A sad story of love, loss and acceptance written in an original narrative style. Ultimately rewarding.

This was OK though you can see every twist coming from a mile away. A plot full of coincidences that stretch its credibility to the limit. It is however well paced.

Slowly getting through last year's booker shortlist. I loved this book. It is beautifully written, lyrical and at times disturbing. This tale of growing up tough in a rural Yorkshire with a bare knuckle fighting father, malevolent land owners and the risk of losing the house they call home, is slow to start but never boring. A marvellous debut novel.

A slow burn, that gets more unsettling as it goes along. It is well written, thought provoking and at times disturbing. I read this knowing that the film is out soon. I'm not sure how it will translate into a film. I'm sure it will be different, films usually are.

The follow up to Child 44. This book continues the story of Leo Demidov and his family after the death of Stalin. It is well researched and well paced. Not as good as the first book, it is still a great read that leaves me looking forward to the final book in the series.

I read this to my son. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was touching, human and at times laugh out loud funny. A good yarn about saving yourself while saving the planet along the way.

This book is superbly written, clever and also challenging. The narrative switches times often, even including dreams. I loved how the relationship between Elisabeth and Daniel was handled, and anyone who has had their passport application checked at the post office will sympathise strongly with Elisabeth's experience in the book. I can see why it is not for everyone, the writing style can be difficult at times, however I loved it.

A novella set in between two books in the Logan McRae series of books. Set over the night of the referendum for Scottish independence with McRae searching for a missing politician. There are laugh out loud moments as the relationship between McRae and his pain in the backside, heavy drinking lesbian boss Roberta Steel reaches new levels. A fun short read.

I always enjoy the Roy Grace series of books. This one was good but became a bit repetitive at times. The plot rattles along at the same frenetic pace as these books always do. I guessed the killer about 2/3 in but it didn't detract from my enjoyment. I like the sub plots about his private life which would be less detailed in other crime series, Susan Hill is also good at this with her Simon Serrailer novels. Bring on the next one!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is well paced, well researched, gripping and captures what it was like living in Russia during the late stalin period. I have the next book in the series and am looking forward to reading it.

This book was OK. There were moments where I was racing through it, others where it was a drag. The story of a nine year old's search for a new man for her mum, while struggling to fit in in a new village is at times entertaining, always well written but could have been slightly better.

I had the booker prize shortlist for Christmas, and this is the first of those books I chose to read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It brings to light the life of refugees in our technology enhanced world. There may be a fantastical element to the method of travel to and from a troubled country, but the issues addressed are relevant and thought provoking. The progression of the relationship of the two main characters was interesting and natural.

I bought this book when it first came out in 2011. It was one of those books that I kept putting off for another day. Having read it now, I only wish that I had read it sooner. A cracking debut novel, beautifully written, well paced with some truly shocking moments. I will be seeking out more from Jenny Wingfield.

A pseudo follow up to the earlier book "aftermath". This novel throws DCI banks and Annie Cabbot into two cases that are seemingly unconnected. As the book goes on, the two cases diverge to bring up old memories and they are forced to face old demons

I've been reading the chronicles of narnia to my son, it was also my first time of reading them. This book rounded the series off well. A deserved carnegie medal winner.