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Favourite book of 2016

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von1471 · 21/12/2016 18:17

We're near the end of the year so what's been your favourite book in 2016? Please provide a little synopsis of the book and a marking out of 10.

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Clawdy · 21/12/2016 19:56

Orphans of the Carnival by Carol Birch. The story of Julia Pastrana, billed as "the hairiest woman in the world " and travelling in freak shows. But she could sing and dance beautifully.....An amazing story and so beautifully written. Ten out of ten.

RemusLupinsChristmasMovie · 21/12/2016 22:24

Ghosts of Berlin - An absolutely fascinating look at how Berlin's buildings have changed over time, and how decisions were made about what should be saved/destroyed post-WW2 and then again after the Wall came down. Loved it. Ten out of ten.

danne · 27/12/2016 00:30

"London for Immigrant suckers; So long Yugoslavia" A story about the last days of Yugoslavia and 90's London, told by a somewhat strange character. There is also a very interesting insight into what (some) men think when it comes to relationship and even marriage.

KeyserSophie · 29/12/2016 12:41

A Little Life. Set in NYC. Tells the life story of 4 men who become friends at college, but increasingly focuses on one of them who had a deeply traumatic childhood but goes on to become a successful lawyer. Unbelievably well written and very engaging.

9/10. Loses one point for being about 75-100 pages too long.

PhoenixRisingSlowly · 30/12/2016 09:37

Shantaram but this only slightly pipped A Little Life to the post, both amazing reads.

OCSockOrphanage · 31/12/2016 13:32

The Shepherd's Life, by James Rebanks, about Cumbria, Herdwick sheep, family, education and much more. 10/10, and the only book I reread as soon as I had finished it the first time.

Bruce Springsteen's autobiography may be another, but I haven't finished it yet.

SatsukiKusakabe · 31/12/2016 13:33

HHhH by Laurent Binet.

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