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The Thirteenth Tale (Joni), 2

Forgive me for making a second post on this book, but I have been re-reading sections of this book before I must return it to the library and some additional details have struck me that I thought might be interesting to discuss.
First, I’ve been thinking a lot about the difference between Vida Winters and her [...]

The Thirteenth Tale (Joni)

It was a real pleasure to pick up this book, The Thirteenth Tale, and read it without knowing anything about it beforehand.  There is something special about reading a book this way and this book, while not perfect (what book is?), did not disappoint.
A solitary biographer, Margaret Lea, is hired quite unexpectedly by one of [...]

The Thirteenth Tale (Zala)

OK, here I am, writing my first review for this book club. Firstly, I’m sorry I haven’t really participated before. I read the books, though, just never actually had time and/or energy to write something. I will try, from now on, to write a review on every book. :)
Stories are there to be told. Or [...]

The Thirteenth Tale (Hev)

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield was, for a lack of a better word, an interesting book. Just when you think you have everything figured out and Mrs. Setterfield can not surprise you anymore, she pulls another surprise out of her hat. Which that was a surprise in itself. Rarely do I find [...]

The Thirteenth Tale (Michelle)

Rarely do I read a book that consantly makes me stop to think. There was so much in this book to think about, and I don’t mean by trying to figure out the mysteries on my own before they were revealed in the story.
It would be wrong to start with “this book is about a [...]