28) Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. Gothic Novel. First published in 1938. First person POV and full of mystery and suspense, strange creepy scenes that make sense later. A long read, but excellently written. I had some preconceived notions about what the book was about based on something that I can't remember now. It was not at all what I expected. An excellent read, or listen. I went back and forth between the book and audiobook this time.
Have heard many great reviews on this book. Look forward to reading it
34) Dear Mr Knightly by Katherine Reay again with Jane’s Austen’s novels as a back drop with emphasis on Emma, Reay delivers another story of redemption and finding romance when you least expect it. As a bookworm I totally understand the desire to escape into the world of books, but personally I didn’t enjoy this as much as Lizzy and Jane. This book is set out as a series of letters with additional tidbits too showing what led to the writing of said letter so it may some across as a little disorientating. Also definitely was not expecting the twist in the end.
35) Catch-22 by Joseph Heller have had this book on my to read list for many years and while in the end I did enjoy it even if I found some parts of it rather ridiculous, it took me a while to really absorb myself in it
36) The End of the Affair by Graham Greene the second novel by Greene that I have read. While of the two The Quiet American is definitely my favourite, The End of the Affair is still a good read dealing with a jealous man who meets his former lover years after she broke it off with him and his obsession with her every move.
37) The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck as far as modern classics go, this is one I feel where the subject matter still has resonance even today in the form of what defines success and how success can also be tied to corruption as well as trying to retain your integrity in the midst of blatant corruption and deceit. This is John Steinbeck’s last novel and while my favourite remains East of Eden, this is right up there with it.
