First Impressions of The Narrow Land

sunflower

04/02/2019 – 17:55

A great read

As this is a genre I am normally drawn to, I was looking forward to the first glimpse of this...

kath1618

04/02/2019 – 17:32

Aggressive

I have read the snippet and found the writing to unfold introducing a hardened parental character...

limosa

04/02/2019 – 16:52

All change

Society's infrastructure changes massively after a major conflict, as the population gets skewed...

karenmace

04/02/2019 – 15:21

full of tension and intrigue

I found this opening couple of chapters to be so fascinating - quite dark as the young boy is...

rachaels91

04/02/2019 – 14:56

Unusual

This is not my usual choice of book but in the interests of widening my horizons it’s one that...

jenjen1604

04/02/2019 – 14:47

Looks interesting

This book looks interesting - love the cover which is very evocative of balmy summery days. The...

emilyp

04/02/2019 – 14:23

Interesting plotline, but not for me

The storyline was interesting - a child adopted after the war from Germany to the USA. However,...

jolimum

04/02/2019 – 14:10

Want to read more!

Having read and enjoyed a previous book by the author I was excited to see what this new novel...

sally magna

04/02/2019 – 13:03

Wow!

This book touches on so many different areas of interest for me! I enjoy reading anything...

caikie

04/02/2019 – 12:38

Original

The cover is very eye catching however gives no clue to the book, reminds me more of a children’s...

snoakes

04/02/2019 – 12:01

Intriguing

I really enjoyed the first impression. Interesting and complex characters, the post war setting &...

angep1969

04/02/2019 – 11:42

I love the cover on this

Such an intriguing cover to this book - very indicative of the artistic nature of the characters...

redreader

04/02/2019 – 11:38

I need to read more

I'm really not sure how I feel about this book from the first impression. I liked the...

tillydaydream

04/02/2019 – 11:02

Fantastic

The cover art for this is amazing......eye catching and appropriate for the era and subject...

greenfingers3

04/02/2019 – 10:44

Sounds interesting

The cover of the book, seems to really set the scene, and causes me to want to know more about...

kayleigh

04/02/2019 – 10:44

Unsure

The first look was okay but it didn't really draw me in. I'm not sure it did enough to make me...

elizaco

04/02/2019 – 10:42

Not sure

Although I like the era and the setting, I'm not sure the actual story line or characters appeal....

gpk

04/02/2019 – 10:42

Sounds interesting

The timeframe of a book set in this era always interests me, and the addition of a diverse range...

librarylooter

04/02/2019 – 10:41

Not my kind of book

Oh my, I don't know where to start. This book sounds as though it is filled with heartache and...

hollymayclark

04/02/2019 – 10:30

Not keen on the American aspect

I find it might be somewhat unrelatable due to the american aspect... However it wouldn't stop me...

pugs

04/02/2019 – 10:23

Looks fascinating!

Who would not want to dive into a book that sets out with a premis of emotional intrigue?! The...

dawnh9997

04/02/2019 – 10:17

Very descriptive

Although I didn't like the Frau Aunt character introduced at the beginning of the book, the...

dawnphoenix

04/02/2019 – 10:10

Sounds great!

I really like the idea of the story in this book, a story which is different from the rest. The...

m bell

04/02/2019 – 10:01

Okay

I liked reading the first impression. Don't think it was that good to get it personally but I...

law1991

04/02/2019 – 09:59

Wasn't a fan

Didn't think much of the first impression I'm sorry to say. It's not really my genre and couldn't...

mrsj2000

04/02/2019 – 09:59

an oddity in the book world

the cover to me gives the impression of long hot sunny days by the beach, beach hut picnics and...

julie142

04/02/2019 – 09:25

love the cover

I have heard of this author but never read any of her books. It looks like a serious read with...

kathryn kelly

04/02/2019 – 09:10

Beautifully written

Clever cover which sets the period - 1950s - and is also in the style of an Edward Hopper...

dma1986

04/02/2019 – 08:25

Great promise

I think this extract demonstrates that this book has a lot of promise and will be one to read....

compytom

04/02/2019 – 08:17

Simply a good book

The book moved along at a decent pace, always keeping you ready to hear more. I'm kind of...

jubird

04/02/2019 – 07:48

Not sure

I would give this book a try if won, not sure what to think from reading the blurb, really like...

valerian70

04/02/2019 – 07:47

The Cape

I wasn't really sure what to expect from this book but I have to say I am impressed by the...

lisa22

04/02/2019 – 07:43

Unappealing

This book doesn't appeal to me at all. The cover looks old fashioned and the synopsis is...