Case Histories
18 journalers for this copy...
I have enjoyed all her books but barely let this one out of my hands.
Some authors make me wonder 'How did she get inside my head?', this book definitely resonates.
Soon to be on its way to Heaven-Ali.
Some authors make me wonder 'How did she get inside my head?', this book definitely resonates.
Soon to be on its way to Heaven-Ali.
One off my wish list, kindly sent to me by Loribee, thanks so much!
Journal Entry 3 by Heaven-Ali from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Sunday, July 17, 2005
Couldn't put it down! Fascinating storylines which weave together - very clever. I love the way Kate Atkinson writes her characters, they are real people with complex demons and pasts -I've got to read some more of her!
So I think I may start a bookring for this - any takers?
So I think I may start a bookring for this - any takers?
Journal Entry 4 by Heaven-Ali from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Saturday, July 30, 2005
Book ring to start approx 6th August 2005
nicciji - Uk -
arturogrande -Uk
suzy26 - Netherlands
eMeRes - Netherlands
BrooklinBrat- Canada
Lovamystery- Canada
Bunnylady - US
Olifant - Netherlands
Laura0141 -UK
On its way home to me, where I will make more plans for it.
nicciji - Uk -
arturogrande -Uk
suzy26 - Netherlands
eMeRes - Netherlands
BrooklinBrat- Canada
Lovamystery- Canada
Bunnylady - US
Olifant - Netherlands
Laura0141 -UK
On its way home to me, where I will make more plans for it.
Journal Entry 5 by Heaven-Ali from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Thursday, August 4, 2005
Bookring starts
Posted to nicijil this morning.
Happy reading.
Posted to nicijil this morning.
Happy reading.
Received whilst I was away. Will read as soon as I've finished my current book.
Really enjoyed this book. I loved the multi layering of the storylines, though I have to admit to having to look back a couple of times to remind myself who was who. I also didn't find the open endedness of the Caroline and Theo storylines irritating which can sometimes happen. Very well written, I'll have to look out for more of her work.
Will post this out to arturogrande tomorrow.
Will post this out to arturogrande tomorrow.
Journal Entry 8 by niccijl at Costa Cafe in Bradford, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (8/30/2005 UTC) at Costa Cafe in Bradford, West Yorkshire United Kingdom
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Posted to Arturogrande to continue the ring.
Posted to Arturogrande to continue the ring.
Journal Entry 9 by arturogrande from Coalville, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Thursday, September 1, 2005
Arrived this morning - thank very much.
I'm away on holiday for two weeks from Saturday, and I won't have any computer access. I'll take this book away with me, and then journal it again when I get back.
I'm away on holiday for two weeks from Saturday, and I won't have any computer access. I'll take this book away with me, and then journal it again when I get back.
Journal Entry 10 by arturogrande from Coalville, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Thursday, September 15, 2005
Arrived back from holiday today, having read this while I was away.
I'll make a full journal entry in the next couple of days when I've got more time, and then I'll send the book on its way.
I'll make a full journal entry in the next couple of days when I've got more time, and then I'll send the book on its way.
Journal Entry 11 by arturogrande from Coalville, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Saturday, September 17, 2005
This is a deeply moving book, with real human emotions beautifully rendered. The separate strands of the storylines linked together very well, without ever seeming contrived.
I would like to have known a bit more about Caroline's story though - in particular, the vicar's decision. But then again, that's the sign of a good writer - one who leaves you wanting more and doesn't feel the need to tie everything up neatly at the end.
It's now on its way to suzy26.
I would like to have known a bit more about Caroline's story though - in particular, the vicar's decision. But then again, that's the sign of a good writer - one who leaves you wanting more and doesn't feel the need to tie everything up neatly at the end.
It's now on its way to suzy26.
Arrived by mail yesterday. Thanks for sending it, arturogrande! I cannot wait to start reading. If it is just as good as Behind the scenes at the museum, which I thoroughly enjoyed, then I am in for a real treat! Thankx for ringing it, Heaven-Ali!
I did not like this novel as much as I did Behind the Scenes at the Museum. This book is so full of deaths, murders, suicides, divorces and parents losing their children that it is quite depressing. Kate Atkinson's first novel contained a lot of humor, which is what Case Histories lacks. The story started off quite promising, but about half way through, it started getting a bit boring. I didnot like Amelia and Julia very much, They came accross as two rather hysterical women and I didnot care to hear more about their lives, but I was told about them anyway. On the other hand I would have liked to hear more about Shirley, Michelle, Caroline and Tanya, but that part of the story remains a bit vague, as there are many loose ends in this narrative. All in all Case Histories was a bit of a disappointment to me, but maybe my expectations were too high after Behind the Scenes at the Museum.
I have pm'd eMeReS for her address.
I have pm'd eMeReS for her address.
Book is on its way to eMeReS.
I have received the book this morning. Like Suzy26 I also enjoyed Behind the Scenes at the Museum. Glimpsing through the previous journals I see that she didn't like this one as much, and others also have some points of criticism. I am not going to read any more journals now, so that I can read the book with an open mind.
I have a nice reading corner in my bedroom that is bathed in sunlight right now, so it seems like a perfect moment to start reading.
I have a nice reading corner in my bedroom that is bathed in sunlight right now, so it seems like a perfect moment to start reading.
I have mixed feelings about this book. In spite of the tragic events I liked the first chapters in which the cases are presented. I love the way in which Kate Atkinson paints her characters, the images she uses are very vivid and often full of irony.
What I did not like is the way the histories are sort of forced together. I liked what I read on the back: "the world consists of one acounting sheet - Lost on the left, Found on the right - and the two never seem to balance." I did not expect a crime novel in which everthing neatly adds up at the end, but more of an exploration of this imbalance and the way the characters deal with it. There was a bit of both and for me it didn't work.
In Behind the Scenes of the Museum I loved the way in which the characters and stories were closely connected and woven into each other, but the core of that book is a family and that makes it fit. I missed that glue in this book, and although life is often stranger than fiction, I didn't buy most of the relationships that evolved between the characters.
Al in all it was still a good read and I am going to read more by Kate Atkinson.
The book will be on its way to BrooklinBrat soon.
What I did not like is the way the histories are sort of forced together. I liked what I read on the back: "the world consists of one acounting sheet - Lost on the left, Found on the right - and the two never seem to balance." I did not expect a crime novel in which everthing neatly adds up at the end, but more of an exploration of this imbalance and the way the characters deal with it. There was a bit of both and for me it didn't work.
In Behind the Scenes of the Museum I loved the way in which the characters and stories were closely connected and woven into each other, but the core of that book is a family and that makes it fit. I missed that glue in this book, and although life is often stranger than fiction, I didn't buy most of the relationships that evolved between the characters.
Al in all it was still a good read and I am going to read more by Kate Atkinson.
The book will be on its way to BrooklinBrat soon.
Received in the mail yesterday. Will get to it as soon as I finish the four other bookrings that have arrived recently!
I enjoyed the feel of the book, and I enjoyed the characters.
One thought though: Is it just me, or does Atkinson always write about mums who haven't really liked kids? "I coulda been somebody/I coulda been happy if it weren't for them," seems to be a recurring theme.
Thanks for including me in this bookring! (Should have it in the mail to loveamystery by tomorrow.)
One thought though: Is it just me, or does Atkinson always write about mums who haven't really liked kids? "I coulda been somebody/I coulda been happy if it weren't for them," seems to be a recurring theme.
Thanks for including me in this bookring! (Should have it in the mail to loveamystery by tomorrow.)
Mailed today to loveamystery
Journal Entry 20 by loveamystery from Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Received this book in the mail today. Looking forward to reading it.
Journal Entry 21 by loveamystery from Vancouver, British Columbia Canada on Tuesday, December 27, 2005
I enjoyed this book and would be interested in reading anything else she has written. Thank you Heaven-Ali for sharing it.
Journal Entry 22 by loveamystery at BookRing in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Released 18 yrs ago (12/28/2005 UTC) at BookRing in Bookring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases
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Mailed to bunnylady yesterday by surface mail. Enjoy!
Mailed to bunnylady yesterday by surface mail. Enjoy!
Rec'd today. I have several other books I need to finish prior to this one but I will keep you posted.
1/15/06 All finished reading. I will be mailing this out to the next person hopefully this week sometime.
I'd LOVE to travel throughout the world. Here are all the places I've been to so far:
Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom
Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom
Bradford, West Yorkshire United Kingdom
Coalville, Leicestershire United Kingdom
Delft, Zuid-Holland Netherlands
Leiden, Zuid-Holland Netherlands
Brooklin, Ontario Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin USA
Utrecht, Utrecht Netherlands
Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom
Please help me to travel the world by passing me on after you've read me. So I can visit other new places.
1/15/06 All finished reading. I will be mailing this out to the next person hopefully this week sometime.
I'd LOVE to travel throughout the world. Here are all the places I've been to so far:
Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom
Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom
Bradford, West Yorkshire United Kingdom
Coalville, Leicestershire United Kingdom
Delft, Zuid-Holland Netherlands
Leiden, Zuid-Holland Netherlands
Brooklin, Ontario Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin USA
Utrecht, Utrecht Netherlands
Glasgow, Scotland United Kingdom
Please help me to travel the world by passing me on after you've read me. So I can visit other new places.
Safely arrived in Utrecht today. Looking forward to this one. It will take a while though, for I have got several rings to read first. Thanks for sending and ringing.
Update: it's on top of my reading pile today.
Read the first seventy pages. I like Atkinson's way of writing and the way she portrays her characters. I stopped, not because I didn't like the novel but because I'm too restless to read.
Thanks for ringing. Sending this one on to Laura0141.
Thanks for ringing. Sending this one on to Laura0141.
Received with thanks. Mt TBR #9
Will start reading this evening.
Abandoned under 50 Page Rule.
PMed Heaven-Ali for addy.
PMed Heaven-Ali for addy.
On way to Heaven-Ali
Journal Entry 31 by Heaven-Ali from Birmingham, West Midlands United Kingdom on Monday, June 26, 2006
arrived back with me today. I may release this at the Unconvention this coming weekend. Thanks to everyone for taking part.
Journal Entry 32 by Heaven-Ali at Given to another bookcrosser (Birmingham) in -- Somewhere in the West Midlands -, West Midlands United Kingdom on Thursday, June 29, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (7/1/2006 UTC) at Given to another bookcrosser (Birmingham) in -- Somewhere in the West Midlands -, West Midlands United Kingdom
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Will be on the table with all the others.
Will be on the table with all the others.
Journal Entry 33 by herrgirl from Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire United Kingdom on Sunday, July 2, 2006
Gosh, what a well-travelled book! I picked this up at the UnConvention in Birmingham yesterday. I enjoyed Behind the Scenes at the Museum so when this finally makes the top of Mt TBR I have high hopes. Then I'll try to help it to continue it on its travels.
Journal Entry 34 by herrgirl from Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire United Kingdom on Saturday, July 29, 2006
This is a book about the loss and grief experienced by three different families. As the plot develops, links between the cases emerge, and the lives of the survivors become intertwined. The eventual discovery of what exactly happened is almost beside the point, with no sense of justice or resolution being reached. The victims are still long dead, the survivors still dealing with their grief and loss. The darkness of the stories is lifted by the vividness of the characters and moments of comedy, and by Atkinson's constant sense of irony.
I really enjoyed this book and intend to pass it on as a surprise RABCK to a fellow bookcrosser.
I really enjoyed this book and intend to pass it on as a surprise RABCK to a fellow bookcrosser.
Journal Entry 35 by dogsapples from Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Recived from herrgirl this morning. Thank you very much for spotting this on my wish list. Looking forward to reading it.
Journal Entry 36 by dogsapples from Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria United Kingdom on Friday, August 18, 2006
I haven't read Kate Atkinson before and was not sure what to make of this book. I think I was hoping it would be more of a murder mystery thriller but it was much deeper than that. I suppose all in all i did'nt enjoy it enough to read more by this author but thanks anyway to herrgirl for letting me have the chance to find out.
It certainly has travelled a lot and I will see if I can send it on its way soon to someone else who would like it.
It certainly has travelled a lot and I will see if I can send it on its way soon to someone else who would like it.
Journal Entry 37 by dogsapples from Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria United Kingdom on Friday, August 18, 2006
Have spotted this on vespa's wishlist so its now going to Weymouth as a rabck!
ooo how exciting a totally unexpected rabck. Can't wait to read it. Thank you sooo much
Oh I so enjoyed this book. I wanted to keep it and read it again and again, but as this is such a well travelled little book, that wouldn't be fair. It just so happens that this book is on the wish list of my NSS partner, so now I'm going to pass it on to her.
WOW, I can't believe how many entries this book has had so far - and how many surprise RABCKs it's been part of already.
The very lovely Vespa sent this to me as part of an NSS parcel, crammed full of lovely treats. She's spoilt me rotten, and found a wonderful selection of books off my wishlist. Thank you ever so much - I shall read this and then continue this book's legacy of RABCKs!
The very lovely Vespa sent this to me as part of an NSS parcel, crammed full of lovely treats. She's spoilt me rotten, and found a wonderful selection of books off my wishlist. Thank you ever so much - I shall read this and then continue this book's legacy of RABCKs!
Loved the book - thank you. Setting it free today in Brighton, as part of the BCUK Unconvention 2007.
Journal Entry 42 by Rillaith at BCUK Unconvention 2007 in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex United Kingdom on Saturday, June 30, 2007
Released 16 yrs ago (6/30/2007 UTC) at BCUK Unconvention 2007 in Brighton & Hove, East Sussex United Kingdom
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Released as part of the BCUK Unconvention 2007.
Released as part of the BCUK Unconvention 2007.
Caught this novel at the BCUK Unvonvention in Brighton. Heard it was a good book so looking forward to reading it.
Was found on a park bench by my better half. He read it and I finished it this morning.
Clever concept with believable characters but rather on the dark side of things.
Going to take it on its travels oop north next.
Clever concept with believable characters but rather on the dark side of things.
Going to take it on its travels oop north next.
I don`t read novels. I prefer to talk to people, but a friend persuaded me to look at this. So I did and then couldnot put it down!
Persuade another friend to read it.
Persuade another friend to read it.
