Easy by Tammara Webber is not the kind of book I'd normally pick up. But, when Penguin UK sent it to me last week, and I was in the mood for something light, something different, I opened it up. And I was immediately caught in the story.
I know it's 2012. Soon to be 2013. But, this novel put me back into my college days within the first two pages. It's got all the college angst I'd forgotten about: classes three times a week and what happens if you skip a few, midterms, boyfriends, frat parties, dorm life. But it's also got a surprisingly rich plot between Jacqueline and Lucas. Lucas, of the dark hair and graphite smudged fingers, who sits behind her in econ and draws on his pad. Lucas, who turns up when he's most needed, yet has a surprising past of his own from which he's not quite healed.
Is it like the relationship Tolstoy draws between Anna and Vronsky? No. Is it a compelling read which belies the evocative cover? Most certainly.
And, it is the last book of the year for me...a surprisingly satisfying novel with which to close 2012.
Happy New Year!
Bellezza! Happy New Year...want to note I think of you often when I choose an eclectic read as you are the one who has inspired on many genres, not the least of which is Japanese!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have fallen off this year in the blogging dept primarily due to new job which while exciting is a time suck...nevertheless, books are huge part of my life and will try to scramble back on the book blog bandwagon. Even though it's dangerous in that one finds more and more books to read and stack up but not more and more time! It's a happy conundrum overall - onward! And Happy New Year again!
Happy new year Bellezza! i cant believe you fitted another book in before the end of the year. You're an inspiration to me, in many ways. I've just noted that you've undertaken to read the bible this year. Again inspirational! I've learnt over the years of blogging, and following readers like you, that I cant keep up with you all, but I learn so much from following your blogs. I look forward to see what 2013 brings you and your reviews. Cheers!
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ReplyDeleteGreat books there..I really love the December ones...several there I must read.
I've been hearing so many good things about this book and seen it on so many top 10 lists that I just can't resist. I'm adding it to my TBR list as well because I just have to see what the hype is about :) I hope that you have a wonderful new year!!
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