Saturday 18 May 2024

Libby Audiobook: American Psycho


I had heard about the book and movie, but had absolutely no idea what it was about and what to expect. 

The first part of the book was just marvellous, dark humour. And I thought to myself, this isn't too bad, I can cope with this. 

Then all of a sudden, bam! it takes a turn and becomes wildly disturbing. The author vividly describes the most aweful torture scenes. It is written incredibly well, but definitely not a book I would recommend.

I had to skip through some of the scenes that just got too much. Unfortunately you can't unread any if it.

It's written in the first person which I normally don't like, but for this book it works.

I had to finish it to find out what happens. Which, to be honest, I had to Google to make sense of the end.

4/5

Sunday 12 May 2024

Libby: Die Duiwel Maak My Hart So Seer, François Bloemhof


Die eerste van die Ludo Lubuschagne 'who done it' reeks. Dit neem plaas in die 80's, so niks moderne tegnologie om te help om die raaisels uit te werk nie. 

Al die 80's verwysings is great, maar moontlik net té. Nie net die liedjie word genoem nie, maar die lirieke ook. Nie net een produk nie, maar 'n hele lang lys. 

Maar, all in all was dit goed.
4/5


Kindle Audiobook: The Stillwater Girls, Minka Kent


Second Minka Kent book. Very good. Love how all the twists plait together. 

We meet two girls living in a cabin, they are waiting for theor mom who has has left with their baby sister to help her because she was ill. They don't have any form of technology or modern conveniences. Their goats provide them with everything they need.

We also meet Nicolette and Brant, who have all the modern conveniences. They don't have children and are looking at becoming foster parents. Their life then intertwines with the two girls.

Good narration.
Enjoyed it.
4/5