Book Reviews Blog

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Tuesday 19th June 2018

2016

Barkskins

Author : Annie Proulx

Summary :
Rambling through 350 years of history of humans in the boreal forsests of N.america focusing on ...

Reviewed by Roger, on 19 Jun 2018

Review of "Barkskins"

Although sometimes difficult to keep track of who is who it is a compelling epic that builds to its ecological point with tremendous sympathy for the destructive actions of our forebears - but knowing what we know now a change of attitude is not only overdue but also literally essential.



Saturday 28th April 2018

Summary :
Luna is a giant redwood. ...
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Reviewed by Roger, on 28 Apr 2018

Review of "The Legacy of Luna"

Autobiography of Buterfly's life in Luna. Compelling.



Sunday 22nd April 2018

Summary :
The aftermath of the great fire. ...

Reviewed by Roger, on 22 Apr 2018

Review of "The Ashes of London"

Very good story, well written and enjoyable read. The two main voices (Cat/Jane and Marwood) are convincing characters - grown-up children of the civil war and Cromwell era starting to make their own way in the world



Sunday 1st April 2018

Summary :
Collection of previously published essays from magazines and newspapers from about 1974

Reviewed by Roger, on 01 Apr 2018

Review of "In a Green Shade"

Very readable and well organised. A range of topics to do with countryside and ruralish matters both current and historical.



Sunday 1st April 2018

Summary :
Woman and 10yo deaf daughter travel across Alaska in winter on the Dalton Highway to find ...

Reviewed by Roger, on 01 Apr 2018

Review of "The Quality of Silence"

Voice of the girl good, but mother a bit annoying and some of the plot a bit in-credible and some of it a bit obvious. Some good writing but overall unsatisfying. The fracking back story seemed a bit contrived.