three absolutely wonderful short Christmas stories of hope and triumph, embedded in a double-framing structure, which is over-extended and rather dry.

Family chaos? Oh yes. A good book for teenagers? Again yes, although it would probably appeal to YA readers of any age, as the older ones can look back and laugh.

It's a five and if I gave it less I'd be lying. Who would enjoy this? Almost anyone. It is a lovely blend of snide asides, romance, action, humour, and tragedy, and brings some intriguing characters to life on the page.

Rating it as something to read for entertainment seems morbid, however readers of real-life survival stories should pick this up.

For any who enjoy British mysteries in particular, this is definitely a sterling example of the genre.

While this is written well, with a believable story and distinctive characters, it actually caused arguments in the club.

You don't need to known anything about the culture, or Taiwan to know and love good storytelling, and these stories are excellent.

For its intended audience, children and parents who want to raise the issue of web safety, this is ideal. I'd even suggest it should be in school libraries.

I would give this a two, not because it is bad but because it is a very light and extremely short read, which would appeal more to an American audience.

...a good and enjoyable read, and I've gone back to it a few times since. For a drama with ghosts, witches, second world war crimes, and fifteenth century cults, this book is surprisingly down to earth and gritty.

Educational, well-researched, and well-written, this would be an excellent book for anyone interested not just in the history of the Wedgewood itself, but in the politics and foundation of Israel.

The author says that this was a joy to write, and it is certainly a joy to read.

Overall, this is a good read, and then the ending? Oh dear. YA readers might want to give it a look.

This is a fun little story. The plot, characters, and dialog are all sharply written and enough to hold this reader to the end, when I put the book down with a smile.

This book made me feel cheated. Whether it is a true memoir or not, it is an advert...literally designed to sell you the book: "The law of attraction".

this is an interesting read and definitely something for people curious about National Service and the post-war years.