The Forgotten Garden

This book has got to be up at the top of the list for my favourite type of story!

It's got everything I like, a secret garden, cottage on a cliff edge, family mystery and an old creepy house.

Really enjoyed this book, very descriptive and full of intrigue. Was genuinely sad to finish this book.

A long read but well worth it!

The Van

Next Book.

Have only managed a few pages so far and it's been a struggle!

Am starting another book, may pick this up again, not sure yet.

The Secret Life of Bees

Really enjoyed this book, only took a couple days to read but that doesn't mean it was a light read. Well written and captivating. Slightly dissapointed with the predictable ending but still worth reading.
Was waiting to read the book before I saw the film, will try to see the film now as I am interested to see if my images of the Pink Bee House are anywhere the same as the film!

Recommended.

The Life of Pi

Not sure how to review this book, without giving too much away. I did enjoy it, although like nothing i've read before. A 16 year old boy is the sole survivor of the sinking of a cargo ship. He was heading to Canada for a new life with his family, taking numerous animals from their old zoo with them. This story shows the determination against the odds of this boy, combined with his faith and knowledge of different religions, to survive on a lifeboat for 227 days, with a tiger!

An interesting read, would recommend it.

The Luminous Life of Lilly Aphrodite

Set in Berlin in 20/30's, this book is based on the life of Lilly. However, more than half of the book is about her childhood, which I enjoyed the most, but the rest of the story seemed rushed and less detailed. Only in the last part of the book did she become a film star and this, judging by the back cover, was supposed to be the main part of the book. Overall though I did enjoy this book and would recommend it, just abit dissapointed towards the end.

The White Tiger

Just started this one today, will post more when I finish it! Anyone read it? What did they think?

Only 3 days later, I've finished it. It was easy to read, not quite what I'd imagined though, expected it to be more deep and meaningful! However, I did really enjoy this book, the writer held my interest to the end and I really wanted to see where it was leading. It was written as a letter, addressed to The Premier of Beijing. He was due to be visiting and wanted to know of stories from local entrepeneurs. This was how The White Tiger saw himself and he thought The Premier should know all about him and the state of his country, although it is not as straight forward as it first seems! Thoroughly enjoyed it, would recommend it.

The Marriage Bureau for Rich People

The title reminds me of The Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency, and it does have similarites.

Set in South India, this book is based on a couple who after retiring open a marriage bureau. They come across an array of different characters with different wants and needs, which keeps them on their toes.

Not alot to this book but still a light easy and enjoyable read.