latest read: home stretch

 

I love Graham Norton; as a talk show host and as an author.

 Lost sleep finishing this book because I really wanted to know the end of the story.

The story of not belonging because of your difference and your feeling that you just do not fit where you are, is one that I absolutely understand. 

Time seems to be the healer of a lot of things but with time you gain some and lose quite a lot as well.

latest read: a keeper

I  deprived myself from sleep to ensure that I get this book through as it was very compelling; a true page-turner.

Graham Norton's first novel, The Holding, was such an enjoyable read and this new one is just as wonderful. In fact, I think this second novel is much better in the story line and the way it is written.

There are so many twists and turns I did not see coming. It was one surprise after another. Excellent! 

I am so glad to have read this and thoroughly enjoyed the story albeit now I have a hangover from lack of sleep.

latest reading: holding

I know of the author since I have been following his chat show for the pass, possibly, 5 to 6 years. Since it does not air where I live, I catch him exclusive on Youtube, and I must say I absolutely adore him as a host. He is charming and funny and watching his shows makes my day.

So learning that he has written a book, I just had to get a hold of it. (Pun intended).

And it has not disappoint.

I LOVE THIS BOOK.

Reading it, I feel like I have him telling me the story rather than me reading the words. I can hear his voice narrating the story to me and his writing style and tone to me at least, sounds exactly like him talking in one of this chat shows.

The story is interesting and has many twists and turns.

My only criticism is that I felt the plunging into the sea end was a bit over-dramatic for such a story that was kept secret for years and years.