Minnie's Fiction Addiction
Because one more chapter is never enough
Category: Book Review
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👀 First impressions:From the very first line, “The farmer is dead, he is dead and all anyone wants to know is who killed him”, Broken Country sets a dark, melancholic tone. Set in the English countryside, it follows Beth through two timelines: the 1950s, when she first meets the enigmatic Gabriel, and 1968, when she’s married…
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👀 First impressions:I don’t normally gravitate toward romantasy, or fantasy and romance separately, for that matter , but something about The Knight and the Moth intrigued me enough to dip a toe into the genre. The cover was ethereal and mysterious, and the title alone hinted at a fairytale darkness I couldn’t resist. I went in with cautious…
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👀 First impressions:Frieda McFadden has built a reputation for twisty, fast-paced psychological thrillers that are easy to binge, and The Tenant is no exception. The premise, a woman moving into a too-good-to-be-true apartment with a strange landlord and even stranger neighbours, immediately had that classic McFadden hook. I was expecting secrets, suspense, and a finale that punches…
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👀 First impressions:From the moment I read the blurb for The Midnight Feast, I had a feeling this would be classic Lucy Foley, with multiple perspectives, a glamorous setting hiding something rotten underneath, and a creeping sense of doom. The idea of an exclusive wellness retreat launching on the Dorset coast felt ripe for drama, and the…
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👀 First impressions:I picked up Mortal Monarchs expecting a quirky history book, but what I got was something far more compelling. The idea of exploring the lives of British monarchs through the way they died is such a clever hook, morbid, yes, but undeniably fascinating. From the very first chapter, it was clear that Suzie Edge wasn’t just…
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👀 First impressions:I wasn’t sure what to expect going into Orbital. A novel set over a single day aboard the International Space Station, written by the always thoughtful Samantha Harvey, promised something quietly profound, and that’s exactly what I got. The premise felt both intimate and vast, a meditation on human fragility and cosmic perspective, and I…
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My Friends is a poignant exploration of memory, grief, and the lasting bonds of friendship. Set in a quiet Swedish town, the story follows a group of lifelong friends as they grapple with the aftermath of a tragic event that altered their paths. Through shifting timelines and tender reflections, Backman unpacks the weight of silence, the…
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Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot, first published in 1975, was only his second novel — following the breakout success of Carrie. Inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula, King reimagined the vampire legend in a quiet New England town, turning everyday Americana into something sinister. It’s widely considered one of his foundational horror novels and remains a fan favorite for its…
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👀 First impressions:I picked up Born a Crime expecting a funny memoir from a comedian, but what I found was so much more layered. Trevor Noah blends humour with history, and his personal stories offer a powerful glimpse into the complexities of apartheid-era South Africa. The title alone, Born a Crime, hits hard, a reminder that his very…
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Before reading Breakfast at Tiffany’s, my only experience with Truman Capote had been In Cold Blood , a gripping, chilling true crime masterpiece that I absolutely loved. I was curious to see how his style would translate to fiction, especially in something so iconic yet completely different in tone. Originally published in 1958, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is a novella set…
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