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This makes me want to read all of these (and re-read the one I read ;)

I can think of a rather iconic older movie that did the "last chapter from a different perspective thing" first. Interesting when literature imitates film and not the other way around, no?

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Savannah Kopp's avatar

Success! That is interesting, I wonder who did that technique first!

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Josh's avatar

Also, that cover photo! 🥰

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Toni Rey's avatar

Love your clever write-up and all of the recommendations! I have gotten on Libby waiting lists for a couple of the books.

Your positive take on one of the books (to remain nameless, no hurting feelings here!) gives a refreshing perspective that makes me rethink my opinion.

My Nice and Niche addition, in the category of semi-autobiographical, quirky books, set in 1930s London, published in 1950, is Our Spoons Came from Woolworths by Barbara Comyns. Highly recommend listening to the audiobook, read by Madeleine Leslay, in a voice and tone completely congruous with the author's narrative voice.

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