4 stars. I have finally gotten around to reading this book after and it didn’t disappoint. Great chapter building and twist at the end!

Another delightful No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency story. I enjoy the quirkiness of McCall Smith's take on Botswana society. I have read at least 7 of these books!

My favorite book of the year! I may be a *little* bias because I went to elementary school with the author and am a super proud friend. A page turner and complex relationships that leave you wanting more!!

My daughter begged me to read this and I’m glad I did! I certainly enjoyed this! A great tale with some tense moments!

This was a very interesting take on amnesia after a car accident. I liked that the author really built up the events on how all of the memories were possible. The chemistry between the characters was a little predicable, but it was an enjoyable read.

This is my first graphic novel. While I liked the story about Raina's life as a teenager - so many things that adults and current middle schoolers can relate to - I would rather have read this book as a chapter book.

Really enjoyed this! Some speculative elements that I wish got more cerebral, but maybe the end just wasn't for me

Chapter 19 - In this chapter Jude is learning from the "Ghost" who is teaching her how to spy for Prince Dain. The Ghost is showing her how to kill, camouflage herself, and leave undetected. She is doing this in the name of Prince Dain - but prior to this assignment, she was not a person who killed.

I normally don’t read thriller/horror books, but I decided to read one to fill out the BINGO card. The story became progressively more disturbing and violent which was difficult for me to read. I only finished the book because it was a short book. The writing was well done in putting you in the character’s mind —understanding why they thought and did what they did. Still very disturbing. I can’t say that I enjoyed the book. 2 stars because the writing was well done.

This is the first novel I've read in a very long time that actually made my cry... twice! Set just after the "Great Hunger" (potato famine) in Ireland, we are introduced to a sprawling tale of a family both struggling and benefitting from their connection to the land. There is great loss faced in this tale, but also great tenacity and determination. The female characters are written as bold, more so than their male counterparts, which I enjoyed. O'Farrell truly succeeds at world-building and this is one of her best to date.