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I did not get on with this at all, but I think maybe my expectations were a bit high.

For some (unfounded!) reason I thought that because it was so short, it would automatically be carrying some deep, philosophical truths - like Paolo Coehlo's 'The Alchemist' or something, but I could not find the wisdom.

I was really unsure about this after the first few chapters but I carried on and ending up finishing it in one night. I thought it was a really sweet book. I loved the 'knackeredness' of the grandmother and how she suggests things to Sophia so she can take it easy, I can relate to that!
I did think while reading it that it their relationship is what I would loke to have with my daughters, it's almosta parenting manual in a way, but a very lovely light cheesy way.
I just thought it was a really sweet easy read, loved it!

OK, I have to confess. I didn't actually finish the book - I was sidetracked by Harry Potter and Edward Cullen .
It's a short book, but it just didn't grip me. It was very different from my usual reads, and I found ti hard to relate to the action and the setting.

I've only quickly glanced at the book, but what a fantastic first page!
I can see this book will make me consider my relationship with my Nan.

I really didn't 'get' this book at first - thought there was alot of 'nothing' happening. But then I realised that this is the essence of the book - it's gentle and observant and really held together by the relationship between Sophia and her grandmother and how during their stays on the island they learn from each other.
It's very different from the books I usually read!

MoominMymbleandMy's choice: TSB by TJ

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