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I am passionate about the written language. I love writing, reading, reviewing, selling and promoting books. I am an independent bookseller with over 20 years of experience in the book trade. Together with my partners, I actively aim to improve our bookstore's range and services to better reflect the needs of our community and clientele. In 2008, my memoir 'Under A Starless Sky' was published by Hachette, Australia. Since then, I had a short story 'Jasmine Petals' published in 'Stories of Belonging' (Finch) and in 2013, released my first full-length novel, The Russian Tapestry, also by Hachette. I am currently writing my second novel. I strive daily to improve my skills and stretch the limits of my craft. My love of books has naturally lead to reviewing. You can follow me on Twitter @B_Serov, Facebook www.facebook.com/BanafshehSerov and Goodreads www.goodreads.com/author/show/1429016.Banafsheh_Serov

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Good Oil- Laura Buzo

Good OilGood Oil by Laura Buzo


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The joy of being 15, when the world is new and exciting. The experiences of love's hanging shadow and the yearning uncertainties of the first kiss. Good Oil brings it all back with crushing accuracy.

Buzo's novel is a lovely coming of age book. Reminiscent of Looking for Alibrandi and Does My Head Look Too Big in This, its charming, exhuberant and innocent. Its about how we find love, the crushing hold of its first flush and the awkward teenage years.

'Miss Amelia Hayes, welcome to The Land of Dreams. I am the staff trainer. I will call you grasshopper and you will call me sensei and I will give you the good oil. Right? And just so you know, I'm open to all kinds of bribery.'

That's 15-year-old Amelia's introduction as she begins work on the checkout at Woolworths. Her boss Chris is funny, charming, and she is totally besotted. But Chris is 21 and at Uni which puts him beyond her reach.

Amelia is a great character. Her fixation with Chris is spot on. I don't think there is any girl amongst us who has not experiences similar feelings.

A wonderful read, Good Oil is highly recommended.





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