Sorry this is long!!
When reading comes up in general chit chat people ask what type of books I like to read. I feel daft saying “anything really” but it’s the truth. I’ll give anything a go. Nearly every genre I’ve tried I’ve liked. I’ll start out unsure but it doesn’t last long.
I thought I didn’t like crime but I’m a total convert. Loved the Vera books, and Roy Grace. Too many others to list but those are the stand outs so far.
I didn’t think I’d fancy historical fiction. It’s too trashy, not accurate enough, the discrepancies would be annoying. Wrong again.
I really didn’t fancy any fantasy until I read A Song of Ice and Fire in 3 weeks.
This is a bit of a ramble so try to stick with me. I’d heard mixed things about this next book. Time travelling, fantasy, historical fiction?? Nah. Not for me thanks. I downloaded a sample on to my kindle about 3 years ago. My choice to avoid was confirmed. Hideous. Not. For. Me.
It was reduced to 99p at the time the latest in the series came out. Huge glitzy displays in book shops.
I parted with 99p. It’s sat there. Ignored on my kindle.
You all know where this is going by now.
7- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. 10 stars. Utter dross. I loved every moment. I couldn’t tell you why. I couldn’t tell you what I like about it. There’s a lot I could say that isn’t very flattering. But I’m too busy deciding whether the sequel is worth £4.99 or if I need to wait until I see it in Oxfam.