MONTH 2-THE SUNDAY PHILOSOPHY CLUB BY ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH
Started Sunday 17th February 2013. FINISHED 20th February 2013
I was quite excited about reading this book. It was entertaining and a very 'easy' read. I actually studied moral philosophy at university so I understood and enjoyed hearing about Isabel's ethics' papers. Especially the moral injustice of people who are overweight..now that's 'food' for thought.
I would give the story 7.5 out of 10.
The Girl You Left Behind by Jo Jo Moyes
started Friday 22nd February 2013 - Book 4 of 12 (1 per month)
In 1916 French Artist Edouard Lefevre leaves his wife Sophie and goes to fight at the Front. When her town falls into German Hands, Edouard's portrait of Sophie draws the eye of the new Kommandant. And as his obsession deepens, she will risk everything-her family, reputation and life-in the hope of seeing Edouard again.
Nearly a century later, Sophie's portrait is given to Liv by her young husband shortly before is sudden death. Its beauty speaks of their short life together, but when the painting's dark and passion-torn history is revealed, the first spark of new love Liv has felt is threatened.
I was very lucky to have been 'lent' this book by a friend, which is why it's gone to the top of my pile. I have really enjoyed other books by the author Jo Jo Moyes.
I'm flying through this book, it's wonderful but I will reserve my final judgement until I've finished.
Sft xx
You're doing well with your reading challenge, which is probably because you're reading good books which are hard to put down.
ReplyDeleteI do love reading, it's great to feel the passion that I did when I was a child. Hope you get your mojo back soon.
DeleteSft x
I'm in a fun reading challenge called "Artful Readers Club". We read a book each month and then at the end of the month do a review AND make a piece of art inspired by the book. I'm still working on my Feb book, but here's my Jan book review for "The Skies of Pern".
ReplyDeletehttp://teri-gonewalkabout2.blogspot.com/2013/01/book-review-and-art-skies-of-pern.html
Wow! What a challenge! I'll have to look that up.
DeleteSft x
I look forward to your review of The Girl You Left Behind as I loved You Before Me (if that's what it was called) by JoJo Moyes. I flew through it in a couple of days.
ReplyDeleteSx
Hope you get to read my review.
DeleteI loved the book.
I also enjoyed Ship of Brides and Sheltering Rain by her.too but this is better!
I have picked up You Before Me, Foreign Fruit and The Last Letter from Your Lover from Charity shops too, lucky finds!
Sft x
I wish I could find her books over here at the library or even cheap used. I confess to buying the Ship of Brides and loved it. I, too, look forward to your review.
ReplyDeleteYes, I loved The Ship of Brides too. That was the first book of Jo Jo Moyes I read, picked up accidentally at a Car Boot Sale-I just liked the sound of the story.
DeleteSft x