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Members of the club will get a booklist of forthcoming review titles.

We hope that some of you will take part in the slot on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Radio Cornwall'sÌý afternoon show with Emma Lloyd that we will dedicate to books. The afternoon show is on 2.30-5pm weekdays.

Books Reviewed in 2006 & 2007:

The Constant Gardener- John Le Carre

Diana Darch from Summercourt thought: "It was a spiritual book and although I found it difficult to get into, the love story was very believable."

Mike from Cury said " Le Carre is a man's writer- not to be sexist but I think men enjoy his books more.

"This is a great story that is still so relevant now. I really liked the story and would definitely recommend it".

It was just one of the many books that Emma Lloyd's listeners reviewed this year.

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Rococco- Adriana Trigiani

Judy Keene said: "I have read all her novels and enjoyed them although I do find her descriptive style at about the limit of 'floweriness' that I can cope with.

"This story was like her others about Italian Americans and she produces a great feeling of family and community."

Marita Gubb from Bodmin said: "I’m really enjoying this book.Ìý Its such an easy read – I was half way through it before I put it down!.Ìý

"The characters are so vibrant (in vivid shades of crushed orange, luscious lime and zingy lemon) which makes this book romp along. Love it – more like this please."Ìý

Midnight Cactus- Bella Pollen

Cathy from Penzance said: "I spent the first half of the book wondering what the point of it all was; why was I wasting my time reading about a selfish woman who had dragged half of her family off to the back of beyond and didn't seem to take much notice of them when they got there.

"The second half of the book began to fill in the gaps for me, and by the end I was actually enjoying it...."

John from Bodmin said: " Set in the Arizona desert this novel promised to be a good read. Unfortunately it does not live up to this promise.

"Too much time is spent on one character and her ventures. Much more could have been made of the border life.Not a bad book to wile away a couple of siesta hours and then forget, not having missed anything."

Never Go Back- Robert Goddard

Julie from S.E. Cornwall said: "It was not a book I would have chosen for myself, and it gives the impression of being a bit of a 'man's book'. I was, however, pleasantly surprised, and soon got quite immersed in it, but I have to say that I struggled with all the characters right up until the last few pages.

"The story unfolded quickly, and there was a lot of action over aÌý short space of time. A bit like Dan Brown in a way. I found the final few chapters quite riveting, and was surprised by the way events unfolded. I would consider reading another Robert Goddard if I came across one."

Jim Cole thought "

This is a good book and an even better work of social history. Ms. Levy tells a tale which shines an embarrassing light on English hypocrisy in the 1940’s and 50’s. I venture to say only the most unobjective reader could fail to be moved by Ms. Levy’s fine tale."

Deborah Francis said: "I did enjoy this book very much, in fact I am reading it for a second time and getting even more out of it. I was born in London in 1952 so it does bring back a lot of memories, and answers the question I used to have about why any one would want to leave a beautiful warm place like Jamaica to come to a cold bombed out London.
By having the four narrators we get a good insight into the misconceptions that come about between people of not only different cultures, class and colour but between men and women.
It was quite a poetical book at times and also very funny, but in quite a subtle way."

Warnings Of Gales- Annie Sanders

Dorothy Flaxman said: "I thought this was an enjoyable read. It was easy to read with lots of characters but you soon got into the names etc. The story was ofÌý the every day lives of people on holiday together and how they got on each others nerves with their ways. Very true to life and it was easy to identify yourself with some of the situations."

Deb thought: "This book was a nice easy read made more interesting by the fact that it was set in Cornwall. We have probably all gone on holiday and found that our friends begin to be irritating after living with them for a few days. I thought it was quite clever the way that the weather forecast matched what was going on with the various characters.
Like the previous book this also showed how words and actions can be misunderstood, Imogen just wanting everything to be perfect leads to Jo feeling totally inadequate.
I found this book quite similar to a book that my daughter had bought me called Mother's Day by Kirsty Scott and any one who enjoyed Warning of Gales would probably enjoy this as well."

Roberto thought "It was interesting. While I would normally read comedy this book kept me interested. There is no favourite characters, just an interesting book that kept one's attention going."

Sylvia said "I did think it was a good thriller and enjoyed it very much. I like books that have a twist to it. Both main characters played off against each other brilliantly, I think Anne was the best though, most women would have left Guy. It also shows that telling the truth is best! Look forward to the next book."

COMING SOON.....

War & Peace- Leo Tolstoy

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• Even if you haven't managed to finish reading it, let us know how you're getting on and what you think.
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• Reviewers will be picked at random so you won't have to take part on air each month.
• We'll be working with local libraries so you can get hold of the books we feature.
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