|
 The Glass House - Sophie Cooke
 The Glass House - Sophie Cooke ... Arrow Books LtdNewest Review: ... quite looking forward to reading the Glass House as there was much to be found regarding not only this novel but also her ... more ... previous works.
The Glass House is a story about Vanessa, who is only 14 at the start of the book. By the end she is some 3 or 4 years older and the book revolves around her life shortly after she is expelled from boarding school and we are told a rather interesting story about the delicate relationship Vanessa has with her mother, the romantic relationship she forms with Alan, and her relationship with her two sisters who are quite different to her.
The story is definitely an emotional one. This is mainly bec...more |
||
Read Reviews for The Glass House - Sophie Cooke
The Glass House - Sophie Cooke: Quite an intense read (607 words)
by - written on 04/08/09 (Very useful, 122 readings)
Rating:
'The Glass House' by Sophie Cook is a book I picked up from my local library. I was initially drawn in by an intriguing front cover - the back of a female, staring out to a lake with an empty boat in view. The front cover also quotes the Glasgow Herald: 'An exceptional first novel. Cooke is a writer with a great deal of power'. I am always looking for quotes and compliments on the front and back cover of books as it usually a good indicator of how well liked the book is by the general population. The back is also covered with a number of quotes which state the excellence of this novel. Sophie Cooke was awarded the New Writer's Bursary by the ... Read the complete review
Products similar to The Glass House - Sophie Cooke
Fun story, Good translation, Easy-to-read 
Not much of the book is about Tripitaka's journey See opinion. See opinion. a few good bits... ... but not enough! A few interesting plot choices Difficult Reading, poor characters Credible, well-researched, valuable Cardboard characterisation, prosaic proseCollins English Dictionary And Thesaurus
Lightweight, packed with words, compact, pocket sized, good value None for me
The Quiet American - Graham Greene
Great Writing, Complex plot, Thought-provoking None
Black, White and Gold: My Autobiography - Kelly Holmes
HER POSITIVITY CHILDHOOD
Jeremy Poldark: A Novel of Cornwall, 1790-1791 - Winston Graham
Great historical fiction (Cornwall 1790 - 91) with varied sub-plots. The election sub-plot wasn't as gripping as the rest of the story.
Tell Me Something Happy Before I Go to Sleep - Joyce Dunbar
A good bedtime story Your child might want to copy Willa.
Body: An Amazing Tour of Human Anatomy - Robert Winston
Amazing pictures of the human body, concise explanations, very stylish presentation... ... not for the queasy! - doesn't fit easily into the average bookcase
Ordeal by Innocence - Agatha Christie
Competent story telling Done better beforedisappointing denouement
Night Train: A Biography of Sonny Liston - Nick Tosches
Well written, interesting Author makes a few claims he can't back up
The Church Mouse - Graham Oakley
detailed, rewarding illustrations & a gentle, funny story lots of obscure references may confuse a younger reader
A Taste of Honey - Shelagh Delaney
comic elements, interesting characters, realistic dialogue, easy to read none
Advantages and disadvantages from the dooyooCommunity
Home - About dooyoo.co.uk - Advertising - Contact dooyoo - Terms and Conditions
dooyoo Europe:
Deutschland 
España 
Italia 
France - Sitemap - Product Index
