The Thirteenth Tale
7 journalers for this copy...
"Reclusive author Vida Winter has created several 'biographies' for herself, each one different, but now she wants to tell the truth. When she asks Margaret Lea to write her biography Margaret is reluctant - not least because of teh family secrets she herself is guarding so painfully."
It wasn't THAT long ago I read this book, but I only remeber that Ms Lea worked in her father's sh bookshop and was asked to write the biogrpahy of this excentric elderly lady. The story telling was captivating and sometimes exciting, but if I remember correctly, some of the twists of the story were a bit "too twisted" for my taste. Still well worth a read.
It wasn't THAT long ago I read this book, but I only remeber that Ms Lea worked in her father's sh bookshop and was asked to write the biogrpahy of this excentric elderly lady. The story telling was captivating and sometimes exciting, but if I remember correctly, some of the twists of the story were a bit "too twisted" for my taste. Still well worth a read.
This goes to Slipperbunny in the January meeting. Enjoy!
This book came to me in January as slipperbunny wasn't at the meet. Ever since it has waited and waited for us three to hit the same BC meet. Sad... Time to to the necessary.
Sorry, I'm always too busy(school and work). =) But thank you for the book!
I really liked this book, it's beutifully written and I really liked the story. Best book I've read for awhile. I will send this on monday to Germany. =)
Happy birthday (sorry, it's late)!
Excited to have received this from the birthday rabck group - thank you so much, slipperbunny! It was a wishlist book and I am really looking forward to reading it :D
Well, I have to say I expected more from this book, having read rave reviews about it. It was just an OK book and there were flaws in the writing. I found it tedious in places and confusing in others, but I persevered! Still, it was only Diane Setterfield's first book so there is room for improvement and maybe I'll enjoy her second book better :D
Passing on with a few little bits and pieces as part of SGG 2012.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
This book has arrived safely in India along with other goodies :) ...thank you so much Chremajora! Sorry for the late JE but I was away due to ill health and very recently had the chance to pick up waiting parcels. Looking forward to reading this!
Journal Entry 11 by prachitulshan at A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, February 23, 2013
Released 11 yrs ago (2/25/2013 UTC) at A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
I received another copy of this book, so sending this one off to blups25, who would like to read it and who's living in India at the moment. I'm very pleased to be exchanging books with you...hope you enjoy this one!
ETA (My thoughts after reading the book):
It was an engrossing read...began in quite a captivating manner and sucked me in. I loved the author's crafting of the language, especially in the beginning, and the story unfolded interestingly...however, later the twists weren't as enjoyable and the book got ever-so-slightly tedious towards the latter half. Overall though it was a solid, enjoyable read.
ETA (My thoughts after reading the book):
It was an engrossing read...began in quite a captivating manner and sucked me in. I loved the author's crafting of the language, especially in the beginning, and the story unfolded interestingly...however, later the twists weren't as enjoyable and the book got ever-so-slightly tedious towards the latter half. Overall though it was a solid, enjoyable read.
The book arrived in Delhi today, thanks a lot! I like reading biographies. And I love books about books. So I have high hopes for this one!
Edit after reading:
I read the book while travelling through Germany and it was perfect to while away the time on the trains. The story was gripping and enjoyable enough to keep on reading. The twists and turns were acceptable, even though every now and then they were at the edge of being too fantastic. I wouldn't join the overall praise cited on the cover. But it's solid entertainment, and that was all I asked for during my trip.
Edit after reading:
I read the book while travelling through Germany and it was perfect to while away the time on the trains. The story was gripping and enjoyable enough to keep on reading. The twists and turns were acceptable, even though every now and then they were at the edge of being too fantastic. I wouldn't join the overall praise cited on the cover. But it's solid entertainment, and that was all I asked for during my trip.
Journal Entry 13 by blups25 at Café Taco&More im Hbf (!! GESCHLOSSEN / CLOSED DOWN!!) in Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Thursday, June 13, 2013
Released 10 yrs ago (6/13/2013 UTC) at Café Taco&More im Hbf (!! GESCHLOSSEN / CLOSED DOWN!!) in Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
I left the book on the BC shelf.
Thanks for releasing this book in Café Taco&More!
The book is waiting on the OBCZ shelf with a tasty coffee for the next reader.
The book is waiting on the OBCZ shelf with a tasty coffee for the next reader.
Journal Entry 15 by 
OBCZ-BO-Bahnhof
at Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Tuesday, November 19, 2013
OBCZ-BO-Bahnhof at Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Tuesday, November 19, 2013
The book has moved on. Let's hope we hear from it again.
Journal Entry 16 by OBCZ-BO-Bahnhof at Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Sunday, December 15, 2013
OBCZ-BO-Bahnhof at Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Sunday, December 15, 2013
Today it was back on the OBCZ shelf. :-)
Journal Entry 17 by OBCZ-BO-Bahnhof at Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Wednesday, January 15, 2014
OBCZ-BO-Bahnhof at Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany on Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Gone again. :-))
