Thanks for all these recommendations as ever Claire. I watched The Diplomat this week, lots of people have been raving about it but it didn't quite do it for me. It got better towards the end but was very slow to begin with. And is it just me? But I'm finding the use of the F word in a lot of these series so annoying. Is it necessary to use it quite so much? 😡
A really good read this week was The London Train by Tessa Hadley, two separate but interlinked stories revolving around, you guessed it, a London train from and to Cardiff. She is such a good writer. This is the best book I've read by her so far - the two others were OK but I think they were early ones. Like most authors she got better with time. Have ordered 3 more for the pile. 📚
Interesting on The Diplomat. I'm a fan of Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell, so will probably give it a watch at some point and let you know how I find it. I must admit I don't mind a good swear, I can't remember if you had watched Succession or not, but if not it maybe one to avoid!! Although they are very inventive with it!! And thank you for the Tessa Hadley nudge. I've never read her but am sure I'd love her and just keep forgetting to actually put her on my library list. Will do so right now. Thank you x
I always think Tessa Hadley is an underrated writer. I've recently enjoyed Everything will be alright. She is great with the minutiae of relationships. I think you might enjoy her.
I'm 2 episodes into Queen Charlotte. Watchable and fun, and I'll certainly see it through but I'm a bit puzzled over The Great Experiment - perhaps as I watch more it will make more sense.
I loved Wintering too so KM"s latest is on my TBR list. She writes so movingly.
Yes, I think it would stand perfectly well without the 'explanation' of the Great Experiment. Let me know what you think when you get to the end. And yes, I think you'll really enjoy Enchantment 💛
Thanks for all these recommendations as ever Claire. I watched The Diplomat this week, lots of people have been raving about it but it didn't quite do it for me. It got better towards the end but was very slow to begin with. And is it just me? But I'm finding the use of the F word in a lot of these series so annoying. Is it necessary to use it quite so much? 😡
A really good read this week was The London Train by Tessa Hadley, two separate but interlinked stories revolving around, you guessed it, a London train from and to Cardiff. She is such a good writer. This is the best book I've read by her so far - the two others were OK but I think they were early ones. Like most authors she got better with time. Have ordered 3 more for the pile. 📚
Interesting on The Diplomat. I'm a fan of Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell, so will probably give it a watch at some point and let you know how I find it. I must admit I don't mind a good swear, I can't remember if you had watched Succession or not, but if not it maybe one to avoid!! Although they are very inventive with it!! And thank you for the Tessa Hadley nudge. I've never read her but am sure I'd love her and just keep forgetting to actually put her on my library list. Will do so right now. Thank you x
I always think Tessa Hadley is an underrated writer. I've recently enjoyed Everything will be alright. She is great with the minutiae of relationships. I think you might enjoy her.
Sounding more and more 'me' by the second! Thanks Angie.
Maybe I’ll give Queen Charlotte a go. Thank you for mentioning my latest Substack.
You are very welcome, coincided beautifully 💫 And let me know what you think of QC if you give it a go x
I'm 2 episodes into Queen Charlotte. Watchable and fun, and I'll certainly see it through but I'm a bit puzzled over The Great Experiment - perhaps as I watch more it will make more sense.
I loved Wintering too so KM"s latest is on my TBR list. She writes so movingly.
Yes, I think it would stand perfectly well without the 'explanation' of the Great Experiment. Let me know what you think when you get to the end. And yes, I think you'll really enjoy Enchantment 💛