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I just ordered the book based on this review.

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I will be super interested to hear what you make of it. x

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another book to add to my list. reading your account of reading it leaves me with heart-breaking images. thank you for bringing it to my awareness.

and looking forward to seeing your guest post ☺️

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Thank you. It's a tough read but it's so fascinating that you just have to keep going. x

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Thank you for such a vivid and evocative review, I’ve just used a gift of an audible credit to purchase it.

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ooh, let me know how you find it. x

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Jul 6Liked by Katy Wheatley

Gosh, my heart. Years ago I read a book by Svetlana Alexivich about Chenobyl and reading this brought it to mind again for that same reason of zooming in and out of individual and national as you describe. It has a very powerful effect doesn't it.

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It really does. I will dig out the book about Chernobyl

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Jul 5Liked by Katy Wheatley

Thanks Katy, taking a deep breath after reading this powerful review,the book sounds brilliant. Added to the list.

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The list! My list is so damn, long!

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I absolutely love Ghosts of the Tsunami - so glad you’ve found it :)

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Ah! Amazing. x

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