Now I’m not a book review sort of girl but…
I probably haven’t read a book in over a year with all the pandemic pandemonium I have been unable to focus but I have just finished The sixteen trees of the Somme by Lars Mytting and what a read!!!
The story is about 16 very old walnut trees that grew in the Somme, were poisoned which made the wood very beautiful and desirable and then disappeared. Ok I hear you thinking?
Actually the trees impact 3 families in the 20th century. Starting with massive loss in the First World War, with tragic consequences in the Second World War and devastation in the early 1970s and finally unearthing the mystery of the trees towards the end of the century.
The action takes place in Norway, Shetland, Scotland and France. We find out about potato farming, all kinds of woodwork, sailing, war and the Resistance. And of course love and loss and the reasons men make the choices they do.
A thoroughly good read, well worth putting my needles down. I don’t think my review has done it justice though 🤔
Back to some knitting in the sunshine.
Woolly wishes,
Jane ♡♡♡
I might have to check that one out – I liked Norwegian Wood, by the same author. Have a great and relaxing time knitting in the sun!
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I bought it by chance because the blurb sounded interesting so now I will have to check out Norwegian Wood 😉
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If you heat with wood, or even just like the idea of it, it’s a wonderful ramble on the process from tree to fire. And entertainingly written.
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Sounds interesting – unfortunately our local library doesn’t have it – sigh.
Thanks for the referral, though.
Hope you are warm & healthy!
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Thank you. Lovely spring sunshine over here today 😊
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I love books about trees. One that I recommend often is The Overstory. Very long but bursting with action and the mystery of trees.
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Sounds wonderful 😊
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Thanks for this! I’ve been looking for something new, and I’ll have to check it out. It sounds interesting!
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I really enjoyed following the clues that reveal the mystery of the trees and how they had affected the people who had had contact with them 😊
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That sounds like a very intriguing read. It appeals to me. I am putting it on my ‘To Read’ list.
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I hope you enjoy it 😊
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Loved the review! I’m gonna go check for it on Amazon!
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I hope you enjoy it as much as I did 😊
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Your review is good enough to peak my interest! Keep up the lovely posts. Your photography is makes me feel like I’m visiting a friend in their home.
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Thank you Candice that is really kind. All my photos are taken with the oldest smartphone on the planet, it never ceases to amaze me 🤔
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