Apple of my Eye

Apple of My Eye by Helene Hanff

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was an interesting read. It was great to back in dear Helene's company, and her relaxed style of writing still doesn't disappoint. This fast trip around New York of the seventies was a struggle at times though, the detailed location/directions descriptions meant nothing to me having never visited New York. But this was more than made up for by the obvious love for the city she lived in. She makes a very good point too that nobody takes the time to explore their local area properly, where you live shouldn't be just for tourists. There must be some great hidden gems revealed here in the city, and this book will accompany me if I ever visit The Big Apple.

A question, did the book of photographs she was researching for ever get published?


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The Gargoyle

The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow, what a read. An author's debut book that goes straight into my top ten reads is pretty special. The early descriptions of a car crash and fire will have you driving extra safely for weeks, the descriptions of treatment and suffering in a hospital burns unit will leave you wary of ignition sources for a similar time. There is a friendship, unexplained at first, but when explained is inexplicable. What is going on? The narrator is as puzzled as yourself, fantastical explanations are revealed piece by piece until they seem commonplace. Finally an ending that brings it all together in a way that you just don't want it to. An epic read, not from the length of the book but the depth of the characters feelings and the most amazing storytelling. Couldn't put it down, want to read it again.


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Poppyland

Poppyland by Peter J.R. Stibbons

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
This was an interesting booklet covering the Victorian's discovery of the Norfolk coasts for rest and relaxation. More specifically it concentrates on the area around Overstrand, SideStrand and Cromer known as Poppyland. It is the giving of the name Poppyland that is covered most along with much history relating to the visiting characters of the late 1800s. A brief but very interesting read.


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