A Brush With Mondrian by Yvonne Louis

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Genre - Biography

This is a fascinating look at the ancestry of a Dutch/Australian woman and her quest to solve the mystery of two paintings from her parent's collection.The story is cleverly constructed and contains many interesting detours into Dutch history.The small painting at the centre of the book's raison d'etre also tells its own story.This is a seriously good read.
---- Reviewed by Kay, Guest

Moonraker by Ian Fleming

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Genre - Thriller

I think it is a great book it is full of action and so are all the James Bond books but this one stands out a lot!!!!

---- Reviewed by Chris, Guest

The Story of Danny Dunn by Bryce Courtenay

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Genre - Family Saga

Of course this book is well written. Although I disagree with it being listed as a family saga, I don't even think it should be fiction.
This book was an Australian history textbook with a thin veil of fiction to meld it together.
I was unable to immerse myself in the story, rising to the surface at the last page surprised it's finished, I have endured this book.
Mr Courtney acknowledges his publishers, researchers and marketing people, yes they have made a book under his name, this one may have paid the bills or even gone to the charities.
Not much of it is imagination or even a story-telling ability.
I know Mr Courtney is a very good author that is why I am disappointed and disillusioned.
When asked if I'd recommend it I will um and ah.
---- Reviewed by Kirsty, Guest