Well developed, larger-than-life characters interacting in somewhat ludicrous situations. The style – many very short chapters – makes it a racing read.
Rather different from most of McCall Smith’s well-known books.
A good, honest, inspirational book. Brian McLaren dares to face the real struggles involved in experiencing God in daily life and cultivating a vital relationship with him. The first parts (Spring and Summer) made sense for me, the rest resonated less. I had the impression the latter chapters floundered a bit, trying to discover a…
Phantastes by George Macdonald The Complete Works of George MacDonald (Illustrated Edition) includes innumerable books, short stories, poems and sermons by this 19th century Scottish author and minister. A pioneer of fantasy literature, he strongly influenced many fellow writers, such as Lewis Carroll and C. S. Lewis. This is a brief review of one of…
The Pilgrim, by Joy Margetts Before Hal joins the Cistercian Abbey in the heart of medieval Wales and adopts the new name of Hywel, his selfish lust has already done immeasurable harm to those closest to him. When a careless slip of the tongue deeply hurts his fellow novices, he expects to be banished. Much…
A mad confusion of rival affairs At about the same time that Kate discovers her husband is unfaithful, she gets a crush on her snowboard instructor, Evan. And the flirtings and double-crossings start. And never seem to end. The setting is a winter sports region in New Zealand. The players are mostly party-lovers who live…
Ellen Fenwick, commonly known as Fenny or Elena, a burnt-out, single English teacher, jumps at the chance to become a governess for eight-year-old Juliet, whose family is recuperating for some months in a villa near Florence. She has been caring for her sick mother and has never travelled before, never experienced romance.
Was bewegt eine Krimiautorin in der Kategorie von Agatha Christie ein Hörspiel über das Leben von Jesus zu schreiben? Und wie hatte sie wohl die Frechheit, im Jahr 1943 solch eine menschliche Betrachtung dieses grössten Drama der Weltgeschichte zu dichten? Das Buch ist eine leidenschaftlich starke Darstellung des Lebens Jesus, aus einer unerwartet menschlichen Perspektive….