Keane’s Under the Iron Sea

I was so scared to read it and I’m so glad I did. Phenomenal

The story was told in 6 sections, each focusing on a member of a family, slowly uncovering the events and traumas that shaped them. I would have liked a deeper emotional connection with some of the characters but I still enjoyed it.#booksky

1986 was an amazing year for music but closest to perfection was Skylarking by XTC

Love his expression in the second one

When I read fantasy I want to be immersed for the long haul so maybe I just need to manage my expectations better.I totally get why some people love this book, though, so if you like a bit of
swashbuckling mixed with romance and time travel you would probably enjoy it.#booksky

She looks so perky and happy to see you!

The essence of all art (writing, music, acting, physical) is human connection. Thank you for sticking up for all artists.

I absolutely loved it

Well I guess I will be too from now on!

Plot holes and cliches abound. And then after hundreds of pages of trauma that you hope is leading SOMEWHERE, it just ends abruptly with a neat, little bow. It’s getting rave reviews but I don’t see it.#booksky

And hoo boy, the rather graphic, sexually violent language he used to proclaim his TERFdom is very much alive and well in The Elements. I can only describe it as trauma porn. And despite having loved The Heart’s Invisible Furies, I’m starting to doubt that he’s even a good writer.

Fool’s Errand by Robin Hobb

The Correspondent!

❤️❤️❤️

I already have books 39 (John Lewis’ memoir) and 40 (Boyne’s The Elements being transferred off my library’s waitlist as we speak). After that, I’m always open to suggestions to add to my very long TBR!