Book Review: Lola In the Mirror
February 29, 2024
As the novel develops, we find out how she came to be living on the streets, and how her life could have been very different.
As the novel develops, we find out how she came to be living on the streets, and how her life could have been very different.
Great to pick up when you get into bed after a long day and only have a few minutes before your eyes close. Kooky dreams guaranteed!
An absolutely rip-roaring tale full of laughter, joy, tragedy, and at its centre, two drunken potters fumbling their way through it all.
A brilliantly complex mother-daughter relationship, perfect for fans of her Olive Kitteridge books. Keep your eyes peeled for Easter eggs!
This is a riveting and intensely moving novel about exile, family and home.
If you’re looking for a Christmas fable with depth and conscience this short read will fill you with sadness and hope.
Hot, uncomfortable, challenging, hopeful (and did I mention hot?).
A satire of the sad girl novel genre that gently pokes fun at an aspiring novelist and celebrates female friendship.
The characters worked their way right under my skin, and I happily moved through the quiet moments of their days, noticing small changes
One moment you’re travelling through different centuries, and the next you’re zooming in on the tiniest details of nature and humanity.
Dolly has a really special talent for finding unique but true aspects of relationships that aren’t really talked about…
An excellent choice for anyone who’s interested in learning more about the Palestine conflict, but is wary of too much emotional weight.
This book is bonkers, devastating and completely spellbinding! I couldn’t look away. An entirely unique portrayal of the outsider.
I skipped the second book in the Lucy Barton trio and went straight to this but it didn’t matter at all; I was all in from the first page.
While the novel is tinged with sadness, it is ultimately a joyous celebration of language, reading, eccentricity and place.
Chidgey interweaves brilliant social commentary throughout these pages, resulting in the perfect balance of entertainment and reflection.
If you want a book that will make you question your existence and make you shake and sweat, then this is for you.
A fictional retelling of the true story of Artemisia Gentileschi – an exceptional talent who was overlooked because she was a woman.
Although all only short snapshots of complex scenarios, I feel as if everyone can find at least a slice of their life within these stories.
The dash of magical realism in this book is a wonderful tribute to the very real and life-changing magic of libraries and librarians.