Ashley Kenney Kenney itibaren Natara, Puri, Odisha 752001, Hindistan itibaren Natara, Puri, Odisha 752001, Hindistan

Scrapped at 51%. SO boring and with technical errors in the writing, I just can't find the will to continue. There is no compelling reason to believe these characters are 3D and the plot trudges along mercilessly. I was looking forward to finding a new author with a series I could get into - not so. Sorry Dame Stella.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have read all De Berniere's and this one is right up there. It is far better than Capt Corelli's mandolin. Set in Turkey at the end of the Ottoman Empire, through the Great War and into the rise of Mustapha Kemal. It takes us through the lives of a group of villagers and the effects of these times upon them. It is moving, joyous and at times deeply sad. I enjoy historical novels immensely. The story is made up but the the historical detail and many of the characters did exist. A thoroughly good read!

better than 'gatsby'