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Cutting for Stone
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I don’t think I am singing from the same hymn sheet as most people on good reads when it comes to my rating of Cutting for stone and while I did enjoy some aspects of the book, over all it was long drawn out and hard work.
I am not going to summarize the Novel as the blurb on the book sums it up pretty well.
The first 150 pages of this story I found very slow going and way too medically descriptive for my liking. Perhaps if I had more knowledge or liked programmes like ER or Grays Anatomy I would have connected with this book more.
It took 100 pages before the twins are actually born in the book and I thought this was made for tedious reading. Another issue I had from the beginning of the story was that I was unable to put faces to the characters and this was a big minus for me as I need to have images in my head of the characters in order to really enjoy a book. I think this was the first time in a novel where I have had this experience to such an extent.
However on the plus side from 300 pages onwards the book really picked up and Chapter 36 Prognostic Signs was one of my favourite chapters. I enjoyed the characters of Ghosh and Hema and for me they made this book come alive as their value on family and life was so touching.
Overall not a book I regret reading as I am sure it will provide good discussion but unfortunately not a book to sit on my real life book shelf.
Read for sit in book club read Feb Choice.
I am not going to summarize the Novel as the blurb on the book sums it up pretty well.
The first 150 pages of this story I found very slow going and way too medically descriptive for my liking. Perhaps if I had more knowledge or liked programmes like ER or Grays Anatomy I would have connected with this book more.
It took 100 pages before the twins are actually born in the book and I thought this was made for tedious reading. Another issue I had from the beginning of the story was that I was unable to put faces to the characters and this was a big minus for me as I need to have images in my head of the characters in order to really enjoy a book. I think this was the first time in a novel where I have had this experience to such an extent.
However on the plus side from 300 pages onwards the book really picked up and Chapter 36 Prognostic Signs was one of my favourite chapters. I enjoyed the characters of Ghosh and Hema and for me they made this book come alive as their value on family and life was so touching.
Overall not a book I regret reading as I am sure it will provide good discussion but unfortunately not a book to sit on my real life book shelf.
Read for sit in book club read Feb Choice.
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Feb 27, 2020 04:16AM
This book was not high on my list either for the very reasons you stated, Dem.
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This is one of my favourite books but I understand its not for everyone
Dem, Very good review. I read it for a book club, my read world book club a long time ago and I think that helped me like it as much as I did. I do remember flaws but I really liked it.
Marialyce wrote: "This book was not high on my list either for the very reasons you stated, Dem."Thank you Marialyce.
Sonja wrote: "This is one of my favourite books but I understand its not for everyone"Thank you Sonja. I love that it’s a 5 Star read for you, I just love when a book brings joy. 💕
Lisa wrote: "Dem, Very good review. I read it for a book club, my read world book club a long time ago and I think that helped me like it as much as I did. I do remember flaws but I really liked it."Thank you Lisa and agree the discussion on this one sounds so promising.
I have had this on my list; but keep putting it off wondering if I would enjoy it. Thanks for the review, my hunch was right!
Thanks Jean, so many have loved it, so you never know.
I was singing from the same hymn sheet as you Dem:)
Phrynne wrote: "I was singing from the same hymn sheet as you Dem:)"Thank you Phrynne. 🤗
Elyse wrote: "Great honest review....love that about you -DemMy experience is very different- as this is honestly one of my all time favorite books.
Lots of other great books to keep us all satisfied 📚💕"
Thank you Elyse, and I love that you are always so understanding and generous with your words when we differ on books. I always find at book group it the difference of opinion that creates the best discussions.
I have yet to get to this one, Dem. Great honest review.
Glad to see your review, Dem. I've had this on my "Pick Me" list for ages, because it's had so many positive reviews, but I know it's long and I've wondered whether or not it would appeal to me. I may still give it a try. Maybe.
Jen wrote: "I have yet to get to this one, Dem. Great honest review."Thank you Jen.
PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Glad to see your review, Dem. I've had this on my "Pick Me" list for ages, because it's had so many positive reviews, but I know it's long and I've wondered whether or not it would appeal to me. I ..."I hope you do Patty, as while it wasn’t for me so many of my friends have loved it.
Dem wrote: "PattyMacDotComma wrote: "Glad to see your review, Dem. I've had this on my "Pick Me" list for ages, because it's had so many positive reviews, but I know it's long and I've wondered whether or not ...":)
I felt similarly, but I actually enjoyed a lot of the medical details, being a medical professional myself. I too felt it was hard to picture the characters. Overall I enjoyed it but I’m not sure I would recommend it to just anyone.
