I’ve been in a bit of a book slump lately. It’s my own fault, because what can you expect when you pick up book after book with a cover featuring a woman in an elaborate, flowing, and frilly dress. Seriously, what was I thinking?
Here are some book busts for you:
I don’t have much to say about any of these books except you really shouldn’t bother with them. I couldn’t make it past the first few chapters of The Typewriter Girl. It was boring. That’s all. I blame Goodreads for putting these books on my recommended reading list. =)
But I did enjoy The Dressmaker. It’s a light read, but it includes some intriguing history around The Titanic and the political aftermath. The Dressmaker made me curious about what happened after the catastrophe. Most of the characters are well done and the plot moves along at a nice pace. The whole “independent woman” theme can get boring (how many times can readers enjoy a book about a woman going from nothing to success?), but the integrity of Tess, the main character, and the contrasts between characters throughout the book make it more than just entertaining. I was pleasantly surprised to find it thought provoking. Weeks after reading it, I think of it as a delightful read. I appreciate how clean it was, too. If you’re drawn to books with beautiful, old fashioned dresses on them like I have been lately, pick this one over all others.
I’ve heard good things about The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani, but look at the cover:
No, I can’t bring myself to pick that one up right now. Maybe someday.
Right now, I’m enjoying The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. How is it that I have never read this book? It’s wonderful.
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