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The Henry Experiment readers...

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TheCunningStunt · 29/05/2012 10:59

..starting a thread for those of us lucky enough to have been chosen to read this book. I thought we could all discuss it here, if you don't the thread. I only got mine this morning so will read it this evening.

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BornSicky · 30/05/2012 19:34

cunningstunt that's great! Just had a look too and also very impressed as thoey look like they are owned and run by women too. Not too often that happens. Hope there's a mslexia feature on them. At some point.

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TheCunningStunt · 30/05/2012 18:17

I liked the look of it too. I then looked up the publisher and they are a small independent one that publish women only writers and only print about four books a year. Made me like it a bit more

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Matildathebrave · 30/05/2012 16:39

That's funny Bornsticky, when i first saw the book I loved the crisp white pages and print made me want to read it straight away.

Matilda

BornSicky · 30/05/2012 15:20

I got mine, also with a nice note from the author on the packet. Wish it had been in the book. Will hopefully get started tonight, toddler permitting!

first impressions are that I don't like the quality if the print and binding... it looks a bit cheap and vanity published.

the blurb sounds intriguing though and not what I'd normally read, so looking forward to reading it.

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TheCunningStunt · 30/05/2012 14:40

It's actually a really easy read. I just finished it. 3 hours start to end. I liked it. I can't say it was a thriller though as it was described, but I won't say anything else until everyone has had a chance to read it. Definitely raises some questions about parenting though.

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QuietNinjaMakingDecisions · 30/05/2012 12:46

I got mine today. Note from Sophie radice asking me to let her know what I think so will come back when I've read. Also currently reading the help and have a library book that I need to get cracking on but might read this first. or all at the same time depending what mood I'm in as per usual patience not being one of my virtues Grin

ChooChooLaverne · 30/05/2012 09:39

Got mine yesterday too - lovely to get a message from the author on it too. Have to finish my library book first (The Legacy) before I can get stuck in but will be back later...

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TheCunningStunt · 30/05/2012 09:30

So far I find it really easy to read. The small chapters make it easy to read a bit here and there, so I actually getting through it faster than I thought. Although only on chapter 6, but I like the way it is leading into Henry and about his father, coupled with Anna's own family relationship issues.

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brightermornings · 29/05/2012 21:44

I received mine todayGrin hopefully I'll read it over half term I'm off work so will have a bit more free time.

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TheCunningStunt · 29/05/2012 21:42

That's great thanks!

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RachelMumsnet · 29/05/2012 21:36

Hope you don't mind but we're going to move this thread to the book giveaways section. We're trying to encourage mumsnetters to talk about books they've received via our book giveaways and this thread is a perfect example Smile but would be better placed in the 'book giveaways' section where more folks may find it. Hope that's okay with you - we'll move it in the morning.

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TheCunningStunt · 29/05/2012 18:58

She wanted to know what we thought...do you think she will be directed to this thread??? I might report the thread to mumsnet so she can read it....

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Matildathebrave · 29/05/2012 15:51

Ha ha, I thought you were a really quick reader! Having said that I started reading a bit earlier and got to page 20, it's brilliant so far, was nearly late picking the kiddies up.

I am reading 'The Help' but might have to put that to one side.

Yes had a note from the author, how nice, what a lovely idea. Shame she didn't write it in the book, not complaining though!

Sharpkat · 29/05/2012 14:31

Oooh maybe my copy will be at home when I get there.

Currently reading Susan boyle's autobiography but shall make this next on my pile Smile

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TheCunningStunt · 29/05/2012 14:26

I don't mean read it all in one evening...I meant start Grin Blush did your envelope have a note from the author written on it?

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Matildathebrave · 29/05/2012 13:42

I just received my copy. Couldn't read it in an evening though, takes me a while to read a book! Will start reading it tonight though, might take me a week or so, will discuss on here as I go along!

Matilda