Have been catching up with some reading for our book club next week. Managed one book, when in fact they have three up for discussion. But with everything going on, and only one being downloadable to Kindle, that's the one we went for. And this time in English, rather than French. There hasn't been enough time to digest the French version. I finished the book a couple of days ago. Then Mike began and was instantly hooked. Loves it.
So what's this gem that has so caught and held our attention.
The author is Henning Mankell, probably best known for his mystery novels and in particular, Inspector Kurt Wallander. A series on the Beeb that we have always managed to miss. The book we've been reading however is totally different. The Italian Shoes has not a single murder to be solved. The Guardian review refers to it as 'a standalone novel'. Don't want to say too much, but literally from the opening sentence to the final full stop, I just couldn't put it down. And that takes something for me to do. Although I appreciate the Kindle and use it regularly, it's not the same as the real thing. I so love the feel of a book and the act of turning the page.
Anyhow The Italian Shoes is mesmerising and one of those novels where the landscape is as vital a character in the story as the humans. A story that is full of surprises, twists and turns. Sometimes very moving.
Hardback, paperback or kindle version - give it a shot.
And if you can resist it, don't read the links until you've finished the book.
They will spoil the experience.
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