Lights of Liverpool

What an amazing book! I part read and part listened under Amazon's Kindle/Audible 'whispersync' system. It follows the fortunes of a handful of Irish immigrant families, seemingly unconnected at first. It is set in the fifties and sixties with glimpses of the Krays in London's East End and John Lenno......more

Any stories with links to Liverpool / Irish draw me in. I really enjoyed this book about Rosh and her struggles following the loss of husband. I'm finding with Ruth Hamilton books, there is a rambly element with the characters (usually women's) dialogue. I don't think it's necessary. It doesn't howeve......more

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Great storytelling here. Ruth Hamilton has several balls bouncing around at once all gelling beautifully. I’ve only read two of her books & the reason for the low rating is her very poor attempts at humour! She just plain over does it. However everyone’s Sense of that is different, you may find it h......more

I loved this book as it took me back to the swinging sixties with references to the early days of the Beatles. An interesting tale of a family arriving from Ireland to settle in Liverpool. Sometimes predictable especially towards the end.......more