Tag Archives: Kate Atkinson

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Posted on April 8, 2016 by portiabridget

Synopsis (from Goodreads): On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born, the third child of a wealthy English banker and his wife. Sadly, she dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold … Continue reading →

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Review: Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson

Posted on February 25, 2012 by portiabridget

Target audience: adults Genre: crime mystery/detective story Pages: 496 Form: e-book, pdf file Synopsis: It is the third part of Jackson Brodie adventures – you can read this series out of order but, in my humble opinion, it helps if … Continue reading →

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Review: “When Will There Be Good News?” by Kate Atkinson

Posted on December 3, 2010 by portiabridget

Synopsis: This book is a continuation of two previous novels – Case Histories and One Good Turn– featuring again private detective Jackson Brodie and Chief Inspector Louise Monroe. In fact it takes place about three years after One Good Turn. … Continue reading →

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Review: One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson

Posted on November 5, 2010 by portiabridget

Review: One Good Turn by Kate Atkinson Publisher: DoubledayYear:2006Pages: 526 Genre: crime mystery Synopsis If the title of this book reminds you of an old saying ‘One Good Turn Deserves Another’ you are perfectly right. On a beautiful summer day, … Continue reading →

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