Comments on: Prince Rupert’s Teardrop – Lisa Glass (2007)

By: Kirsty’s Books of 2009 » Other Stories

Kirsty’s Books of 2009 » Other Stories — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:02:50 +0000

[...] Dickensian in his characterization but with more fury at the conditions of the poor. 5. Prince Rupert’s Teardrop (Lisa Glass) – Took a few pages to get my head around, but is ultimately a disturbing story [...]

By: Howard’s End is on the Landing – Susan Hill (2009) » Other Stories

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:20:33 +0000

[...] about savouring a book, and sometimes a book just demands that it is read slowly and carefully. Prince Rupert’s Teardrop, for instance. I would have lost so much if I’d just devoured it in one. But that said, [...]

By: Nadia

Nadia — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:04:16 +0000

Sounds quite interesting. I liked your honest review of the book – it provided great detail and got me to write down the title in my list of books to buy. Cheers!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:50:19 +0000

I’ve not heard of this (despite being a Vulpes Libris fan), and it sounds great. Books that manage to have the excitement of a thriller while also having depth are few and far between, but when I find such a book, I can’t help but love it.

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:41:20 +0000

Yes, she is. I can totally understand how the squeamish will find it difficult, but I think it’s the unflinching-ness of the writing that really adds to its power.

By: Simon

Simon — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:06:49 +0000

She is a great writer, isn’t she? A shame I’m too squeamish to enjoy it…