What I'm Reading

 Being a fan of things of a darker nature in general I typically scour the library shelves for spines with black and red.  Now, I know this is not the best way to select books, but it's how I usually do it, and this past weekend did not disappoint.  I've just finished Minette Walters' The Cellar, and this one was right up my alley.  The pacing, the voice and characters were perfect, and it was hard to put down once I cracked it open.  It's the kind of story I'd hope to come up with myself, and it left me curious about her other novels.

The protagonist is a young African immigrant enslaved in a British home who quietly becomes her adoptive family's own worst nightmare.  She suffers at their hands, but ends up having the last laugh, so to speak. That's all I'll give away.  Check it out for yourselves if it sounds interesting.

Comments

  1. J E OneilMay 27, 2021 at 11:24 AM

    It does sound interesting! I'll have to remember the title.

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  2. Mary KirklandMay 28, 2021 at 12:07 PM

    Sounds like you enjoyed it.

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  3. MarthaMay 30, 2021 at 6:17 AM

    Sounds good, I'll have to check it out.

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    1. presstfortimeJune 1, 2021 at 2:27 AM

      I've been a Joyce Carol Oates fan for years, but I think I found another favorite.

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  4. AnnMay 30, 2021 at 1:51 PM

    That is an interesting way to choose books.

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    1. presstfortimeJune 1, 2021 at 2:29 AM

      Yeah, odd, I know. Unless I'm searching for a specific author or title this is my go-to method.

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