... by Kate Atkinson
What did Kate Atkinson do with this novel?
Well, she made me fall in love with her hero, Jackson Brodie. (But maybe I'm a bit susceptible at the moment.)
She made me cry. You'll have to read Chapter 49 to find out how.
She made me want to give up writing. How can I ever hope to write as well as this ...
'Martin looked in horror at the glass of orange liquid that Paul Bradley came back with but felt obliged to say 'Thanks', and take a drink. He was sure there were cells in his liver that were committing suicide rather than deal with Scotland's two national drinks together in one vile cocktail.'
or ...
'They said love made you strong but in Louise's opinion it made you weak. It corkscrewed into your heart and you couldn't get it out again, not without ripping your heart to pieces.'
She made me wonder for a brief time why she wasn't writing another novel just like 'Behind The Scenes At The Museum'. Until I realised that she wasn't because she couldn't, because she's moved on and this is so much better.
And talking of writers I admire, Today sees the launch of the paperback edition of In Search of Adam by the totally lovely Caroline Smailes. So if you haven't already , pop by Caroline's blog and say hi - and go and buy yourself a copy of ISoA.
(and Pacha, I know you won't be reading this, but 'hi' anyway x)
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Not reading this.
Not first one to comment, but hi back anyway ;)!
I loved loved loved 'Case histories' and now I am going to have read 'One Good Turn' asap. Especially Chapter 49.
I love all Atkinson's novels too.
...and I love Caroline's novel too...
Oh dear. Seems like I've missed someone good. How did that happen??
Will get the book next week and read asap. Is it better to read Case Histories' first?
And Mrs Pacha! WHAT are you doing here???
Just thought I'd pop in here and say 'hi' to Pacha.
And a thank you, of course, to you.
x
Oh no, another book I shall have to buy to add to the ever-increasing tbr piles!
Pacha - I haven't read Case Histories because I didn't realise I was supposed to read it first!
Lane - you might need to ask Pacha that (not that you can because of course she isn't blogging at the moment) I now feel that I can't go back and read Case Histories now I've followed the journey that the lovely Jackson takes in One Good Turn
Caroline - I can't imagine why you think Pacha might drop by here! You know she's not blogging at the moment!!!! You're welcome by the way darling x
Debs - I know, I know ... sorry!
I loved Case Histories too and have One Good Turn awaiting on my book pile.
I know what you mean about some writing making you want to just give up - I felt like that about Ali Smith's The Accidental. There was however an observation in the recent issue of Mslexia about how good writing should not make you want to give up, or even make you want to write like the otehr author- it should inspire you to make your writing better - a sound principle which I am trying to live up to.
It sounds like my kind of book. I know just what you mean about reading a really well-written book and then feeling demoralised.
I still get the same tingle of excitement when I have a new book to read that I used to get when I was about ten and sitting all day at school waiting to start on a new Enid Blyton book when I got home.
Sarah - I wish I'd read Case Histories first! Note to self - always check if a book's a sequel before you start reading it!
Annieye - you must read this one it's great. And yes I remember that feeling!
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