Pros: nothing much Cons: pointless story, characters not developed
Blue Diary was given to me as a gift from one of my friends and I have to say that I have come to seriously question her taste in books because this is the second one that she has given to me that I did not enjoy. I was bored, straight up...
Pros: Thought-provoking story concept. Cons: Plot fails to grab attention - poetic writing style poorly disguises slow narration.
They say never to judge a book by its cover, and in this case, they are right. I was initially attracted to this book by its cover, which in my case is the British paperback edition. When I flipped the book over to ascertain what the story was about, I...
Pros: The first half of the book is pretty good Cons: Depressing, weak climax, weak ending
I've read other books by Alice Hoffman and really enjoyed them (like "The Ice Queen) which is why I decided to pick this book up. "Blue Diary" is one of those books, where about half way through it, you're thinking, 'hey, this is pretty good,' but about ...
Pros: Beautifully written, wonderful characters, plenty of food for thought Cons: Develops slowly, readers looking for a fast or light read may be disappointed
What do you do when your life is turned upside down and inside out? How do you go on when your world is shattered? These questions are at the heart of "Blue Diary", the latest novel by Alice Hoffman.
The courage to face the unthinkable is at the core of this magnificent novel. How do we manage to confront the truths in our lives and find forgivenes...More at HotBookSale
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