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Bezig met laden... Spiriteddoor Julie Cohen
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 Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek.  Carpe_Librum | Sep 8, 2020 |   The story is slow to unravel but beautifully paced, picking loose enough threads to keep the reader fascinated. The characters are also sympathetically wrought - I even like Jonah, the poor little rich boy haunted by his 'heroic' deeds in India, and I usually can't stand dithering men in novels. Henriette is perhaps the best character, however, from her murky methods to her relationship with Viola - I loved her fierce independence. Learning about spirit photography, and even early photography in general, was also interesting. The 'happy ever after' epilogues did let the story down a little for me - Jonah's, especially, was ridiculously far-fetched. And I didn't think that Pavan would have been able to pull off such a deception in nineteenth century India, but hey ho, this is fiction after all! Overall, though, a well told and atmospheric tale. (  ) AdonisGuilfoyle | Aug 29, 2020 | This book sounded right up my street. I love anything historical especially the Victorian period and the spiritualism. The story for me started off great and I was really enjoying in. There are two back stories, one for Jonah and his time in Delhi and a other for another character which I'm not going to mention as it would spoil. This particular story I enjoyed but have to say I didn't enjoy the back story for Jonah. I was really enjoying this book but then for me it took a turn and I felt it went astray a little. The story seemed to focus on friendships and finding ones identity. There is nothing wrong with that don't get me wrong but I felt I wanted more of the spiritualism. I liked the book in places. Some of the story I didn't enjoy which for me made it a little disappointing. The ending tied up nicely albeit a little sugary. Overall this read for me was ok. Thank you to the publisher via Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. (  ) tina1969 | Jun 17, 2020 | geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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A moving, compelling story about three women fighting to break free, from the Richard & Judy recommended bestselling author Julie Cohen. ''Haunting, tender and true - this story cast a spell on me'' Kirsty Logan ''Wonderfully written and evocative'' Woman & Home, BOOK OF THE MONTH''This haunting story about the power of love will give you the shivers'' Best ------------------------------------------ Viola has an impossible talent. Searching for meaning in her grief, she uses her photography to feel closer to her late father, taking solace from the skills he taught her - and to keep her distance from her husband. But her pictures seem to capture things invisible to the eye . . . Henriette is a celebrated spirit medium, carrying nothing but her secrets with her as she travels the country. When she meets Viola, a powerful connection is sparked between them - but Victorian society is no place for reckless women. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, invisible threads join Viola and Henriette to another woman who lives in secrecy, hiding her dangerous act of rebellion in plain sight. Faith. Courage. Love. What will they risk for freedom? Driven by passionate, courageous female characters, SPIRITED is your next unforgettable read! Perfect for fans of other bestselling historical novels The Binding by Bridget Collins, The Familiars by Stacey Halls, and Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield. ------------------------------------------ Praise for SPIRITED: ''A testament to the enduring power of love'' Sunday Mirror ''Mindful, vivid, and strong Spirited explores death, grief, faith, class and gender, while at its heart relationships expand to make this such an engaging and rewarding novel'' Love Reading ''This vivid tale is simmering with passions - some more repressed than others'' The People ''A tender and haunting tale, this is a slow-burn read which sparks into flame, as passion kindles in the heart of her beautifully realised characters'' Daily Mail ''A thrilling, spooky tale that has all the ingredients of a bestseller'' Cambridge Independent ------------------------------------------ Praise for the Richard & Judy Bookclub Pick TOGETHER by Julie Cohen: ''A bold, breathtaking and truly compelling love story'' Lisa Jewell ''Moving and beautiful'' Joanna Cannon ''One of the most beautiful and heart-breaking stories I''ve read'' Emma Flint ''Reminded me of One Day & The Time Traveler''s Wife'' Erin Kelly ''The kind of novel that will stay with you forever'' Rowan Coleman ''A page-turner with real emotional punch'' Catherine Isaac ''Original, poignant and beautifully told'' S Magazine ''A must read'' Good Housekeeping ''A taut, beguiling love-story-in-reverse that reveals just how far people will go to protect themselves from facing the truth'' Elle ''Every now and again, a novel comes along that is so different, so affecting and so unforgettable, that you simply must tell everyone you know to read it'' Heat ------------------------------------------ Praise for the Polari Prize 2019 longlisted novel THE TWO LIVES OF LOUIS & LOUISE by Julie Cohen: ''Brilliant . . . I enjoyed it hugely'' Marian Keyes ''Hugely original and heartbreakingly real'' Rosie Walsh ''Not often does a story remind us of what beautifully complex creatures we are. Julie Cohen has given us that rare gift'' Christina Dalcher ''Elegant, thoughtful and powerful'' Daisy Buchanan ''So cleverly done and authentic'' A J Pearce ''Beautifully written and thought-provoking'' Kate Eberlen ''A timely read that will stay with you long after you put it down'' Libby Page ''A cobweb of a book: beautifully intricate and delicate'' Veronica Henry ''Engaging, moving, arresting'' Sunday Times ''A powerful and memorable story'' Sunday Express ''A modern tale told with heart'' Grazia Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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After the recent disappointment of a TV program set in 1880s Dublin called Dead Still which centres on a mortuary photographer - it was the comedy angle that killed any hopes of this becoming a new favourite - I was all the more primed to read Spirited by Julie Cohen which promised to deliver on this intriguing subject matter.
Spirited is an historical fiction novel featuring two women set in 1850s Victorian England during the time of spiritualism. Viola is an amateur photographer in a complicated marriage and grieving the loss of her father, and Henriette is a spirit medium with a mysterious past.
I was engrossed by Henriette's story and could easily have dwelled in a book solely focussed on her character. However the reader is also privileged to learn about Viola's husband Jonah and the reasons he remains haunted by his experiences in the Siege of Delhi in 1857.
Each of these characters is struggling with some form of grief when we meet them, and their separate search for meaning seems to unite them. Photography was a great way to illuminate the relationship between Viola and Henriette while unintentionally highlighting the line between science and religion.
Spirited by Julie Cohen is an atmospheric novel with some beautifully tender moments. It touches on the spiritualism movement of the time, contains multiple love stories and explores the different ways in which people process trauma and grief, perceive cultural differences and struggle for female agency.
Highly recommended.
* Copy courtesy of Hachette Australia * (