I've been doing ThrowbackThursdays for a while but I noticed that I wrote a lot of reviews in a short time when I first started. So, I listed more than one Throwback book every week. Now, I have reached the ones I posted ten years ago and will probalby just post one every month. These are my reviews from December 2015.
A comedian who makes the Camino de Santiago. And not just the last 100 kilometres but the whole way from the French border, 800 kilometres entirely. Even if you're not Catholic or German, this is a fantastic book.
Patchett, Ann "The Patron Saint of Liars" - 1992
The story is interesting, the writing captivating, the characters are somehow mysterious but also loveable. The heroine's life is full of secrets, there are so many lies and everyone seems to know there must be lies but can live with it.
The story is interesting, the writing captivating, the characters are somehow mysterious but also loveable. The heroine's life is full of secrets, there are so many lies and everyone seems to know there must be lies but can live with it.
Roberts, Gregory David "Shantaram" - 2003
This is novel is based on the life of an Australian guy, the author Gregory David Roberts, who went to prison for armed robbery and then fled from there to start a life in India. He didn't really lead a straight life after that, he led a very interesting one.
This is novel is based on the life of an Australian guy, the author Gregory David Roberts, who went to prison for armed robbery and then fled from there to start a life in India. He didn't really lead a straight life after that, he led a very interesting one.
I love reading about people's travels, journeys and pilgrimages, so I think I'd really enjoy the first one. :D
ReplyDeleteI think you would, as well, Lark. I hope you'll find it one day. Enjoy.
DeleteI recently read The Dutch House by Patchett and loved it. One of the best reads this year. I have heard so much about this author, and the book you talk about seems to be one I would like as well. I will definitely read more by her.
ReplyDeleteShe's a little pick & mix for me, Lisbeth. Some of her books I like, others were not that great. This one I loved, The Dutch House not so much.
DeleteThese look interesting. I've only been blogging since 2021 so don't have a large backlog of reviews 😂
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
You'll get there, Emily. I just saw someone who went back to last year. You can start with five years ago in January.
DeleteI have read other great books on the Camino, not this one, sounds good!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best I have read about this topic, Emma. Next to the one written by a good friend of mine:
DeleteBooth, Cathleen "Mercy & Grace on the Camino de Santiago" - 2020
https://momobookblog.blogspot.com/2020/08/booth-cathleen-mercy-grace-on-camino-de.html
Great selection! I especially like the sound of the first one.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Yvo, it is a really good book and I am glad I can promote this great German guy.
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