Tuesday, 19 December 2017

Christmas reads 2017


This December I have decided to read Christmassy novels for the whole month. Some were good, some were not, but overall feeling very Xmassy indeed!!!
Merry Xmas everyone! 


Seven days of us - F. Honrak 

A lot of secrets for such a small family! A pleasant read, very interesting to snoop a "posh" London family Christmas traditions.
Rating:  7 out of 10



The Mitford murders - J. Fellowes
A mix between and "old fashioned" crime story and an upstairs/downstairs one. Pleasant enough, interesting characters, a lovely cover!
Rating:  7 out of 10


Kissing Christmas goodbye - M.C. Beaton
Novel number 18 for Agatha Raisin, who always entertains me. Not the best of the serie, but nice enough.
Rating:  `6 out of 10


A redbird Christmas - F. Flagg
The idea behind the plot is interesting, however I found it quite dull.
Rating: 5 out of 10


The sense of Smilla for snow - P, Hoeg
I was really looking forward to reading this, having heard good comments over the years, but I couldn't get into it at all...
Rating:  Abandoned


Crime at Christmas - C. H. B. Kitchin
A good, old fashioned British crime novel set at Christmas. Very enjoyable.
Rating:  6,5 out of 10


Winter Street - E. Hildenbrend
A great Xmassy read, cozy, cheesy but not too much, a warm family saga.
Rating:  7,5 out of 10


The Santa Klaus murder - M. D. Hay
Another classic crime novel, another problematic family with a lot of secrets. A bit too slow in my view.
Rating;  5 out of 10


Winter stroll - E. Hildenbren
Book 2 of the Winter Street Inn serie. Again very pleasant, enjoyable and Xmassy.
Rating: 7 out of 10


Mystery in white - L. J. Farjeon
Third classic crime novel for this Xmas and again, really enjoyed it, loving the old school crime writers!
Rating:  6,5 out of 10







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