BRW 2010: A HEART TO MEND

If you are a Nigerian blogger, then you have heard of our fellow blogger, Myne Whitman. Myne runs a blog called Myne Whitman Writes and she has another website called Naija Stories where Nigerian authors can freely publish their work, and everyone can read stories. Many of you know that she also has a book available for purchase, A Heart To Mend.

Now, I am yet to read the book, I confess. But, it is definitely one I would love to read during the summer. For some reason, I tend to read for pleasure mostly during the summer and winter, don't ask me why. The rest of the year, I read research, analysis, news and all sorts of stuff most people will probably find boring.

Anyway, although I am yet to read A Heart To Mend, I was able to nab some short reviews from a few others who actually read and enjoyed the book. Here are Funmi's thoughts:

"The first thing I noticed about Myne Whitman’s first novel; A Heart to Mend, was the quality of the paper-back copy. The book quality is so striking, I couldn't by-pass that. I mean, it still hasn't rumpled or torn and it's exemplary. And I think it's extra-ordinary that she is self-published. Kudos. I loved the story. It was very captivating. That's how I know a good book for me because it's not easy to let go.Although the story was pretty common (it has been told before) and easy to relate to, I didn't once feel bored or deem it cliché. HOW DID SHE MANAGE TO GET ME TO READ THROUGH THE MANY SHARES, STOCKS AND BONDS EPISODES?? HOW????? That was beautiful. Happy Ending...(I'm a sucker for happy endings...lol). I think she is a writer to look out for. Yes, she’s that good. Because myself and other readers would be expecting more from Myne Whitman.
I enjoyed it!!!"

And then, there's this review from blogger, Kaleidoscope:

"A Heart to Mend by Myne Whitman is a love story between Gladys and Edward. It is very unique being that it has its setting in Nigeria. Nigerian [readers] will love it because is a familiar setting and non Nigerians will love it because it is different and refreshing. It is also mixed with a bit of suspense, work life, family and relations with friends.

What I love most about the book, firstly is the quality, very good quality. The content, I love how the writer lived through the characters. It is one of those books that when you pick to read the characters come alive, it was like a movie, it was very relatable, fun and so you just keep going. The writer gave a very good description of places used in the book, that you almost feel like you have been there. I loved reading it twice."

This book is on my reading list for this summer. What about you?

Have you read A Heart To Mend? If so, please share your thoughts. If not, you can purchase it below.