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An incredibly gripping story about an incredibly normal life.

The book is both humorous and heart-wrenching, with a message that encourages readers to appreciate life and to seek help when needed. It’s a powerful story that resonates with many, especially those who may be dealing with similar struggles. It’s also quite moving because, as you mentioned, the author, Ned Vizzini, tragically passed away after completing the book, which adds an additional layer of poignancy to the work.

It has a rawness and sorrow combined. Capturing the despair of unrequited love across 5 decades It is set in South America and every page creates the essence of that beautiful continent.

It’s a really interesting look at family relationships and how people deal with their choices. The characters feel so real, and it’s the kind of book that makes you think about life in a different way.

The last, best book I read. A very interesting take on the classic that fills in the gaps and continues the story.

Throw yourself in and let yourself be taken along for the ride. Challenges everything you expect from a novel

Group of MI5 agents who didn’t quite make it to the top ranks of espionage. They have been seconded to work for a retired spy within MI5 and somehow manage to get involved in highly sensitive incidents. A lot of humour but also thrill of an action packed spy thriller.

Explains in great detail the power and danger of data mining and what the biggest perpertrators intend to do with it.

A gem of a book, short humorous stories from one of Europe's great contemporary philosophers and novelist.

I read the Goldfinch by Donna Tartt a couple of years ago and have only recently been introduced to her other books. her style of writing is so immersive, I found that I couldn't put the book down.