Faithful Place

Faithful Place is a novel that got me interested for a couple of reasons. First I love the first two novels from this writer and second there was a preview read at the end of the second one The Likeness. And I was hooked even with that. But the novel entirely suited to my tastes. As it frequently happens nowadays I guessed the killer right at the beginning. But this novel has so much more than its mystery. One of the reasons I like Tana French is that she writes great character. One can understand and even if not sympathise, at least can empathise. This story is about first love, family, sisters and brothers and the hard facts of life. Especially the love story was so good. And this is one of the nowadays rare books that actually made me forget sleeping and almost everything else. I just kept reading.

I'm eager for the fouth novel now. 

Frank

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Frank was sitting at Digidvd and since it starred Michael Fassbender, albeit with the fake head shown in the photo, I have decided to give it a go. Well it was a weird little film not to my taste at all. One can't win them all now, can one? This is one of those lottary funded films that usually turn out well for me. This one though I watched and watched and kept on being uninterested. Michael Fassbender was really good though.

SPOILER:  The man is a wonderful crier. Almost on the level of Korean actors in that regard.  

The Mystery of Mercy Close

The Mystery of Mercy Close 

If I go to a holiday next time, I'll update this blog daily insaallah. Going back is difficult.

On the book: Marian Keyes is a very entertaining writer and this one is no exception. I like the lead character and her very clearly defined likes and dislikes. Recommended.