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Love, memory and bookbinding.....
Imagine, your memories are taken from you and stored in a book and you completely forget them. Then, people can read them like written novels without your ... READ MORE
Unforgettable
WOW.
Every once in a while a truly special book comes out, one that you know you will never forget, one that you will never lend out as it means something ... READ MORE
A wonderful adult fantasy that has all the right elements to be a page turner.
I was very lucky to receive a beautiful proof copy of this book from the folk at Borough Press and I am so pleased I did. This is a phenomenal book that i... READ MORE
Spellbinding
I requested a proof copy of this book because I was immediately engaged by the intriguing and highly original premise: if you could erase your pain, shame,... READ MORE
Spellbinding!
I absolutely loved the concept of what a book is in this story. It manages to be both magical and sinister, and yet somehow feels perfectly plausible and p... READ MORE
If this book was a person, i'd swoon when it entered the room.
Oh how I adored this book.
More than anything else, for me this is a book about the power of memories and the simple joy we get from them and often take fo... READ MORE
Iconic.
I read this 4-5 months ago, however it’s taken me a long time to review this as I didn’t think I could ever put into words how much I enjoyed this book ...... READ MORE
An excellent start to the year
Some books build slowly and you just know that the book isn't for you. Others build slowly and you just know that it's going to be amazing! This is how I f... READ MORE
It will leave you spellbound...
I love everything about this book. So rich in detail you can feel and see everything that the characters feel and see. So unique it is unlike anything I ha... READ MORE
Absolutely fabulous
The best book I have read this year. Not only does it have the most beautiful cover it has the most wonderful story inside. It is a story of love, lust an... READ MORE
A Dickensian Dystopia (maybe)
At the risk of sounding dramatic, this book took over me. It was the last thing I thought about at night and the first thing I thought about in the morning... READ MORE
A fairytale for adults
Bridget Collins' novel is incredible. Set in an ahistorical past, the narrative follows Emmett as he is called to leave his family and work for the (repute... READ MORE
Spell-binding!
The central themes of forbidden love are very well executed in the brilliant novel. I was kind of expecting a bit more "magic", but with the nature of the ... READ MORE
One of my books of the year
I fell in love with this book, firstly because it’s one of the most beautiful I’ve seen, (beautiful slipcover, even more beautiful hard cover, marbled end ... READ MORE
A deeply captivating puzzle of a book
If you think the cover is beautiful, just wait until you open the pages and read the story inside. It is astonishingly wonderful. Few books hit me like thi... READ MORE
One of my books of the year
I fell in love with this book, firstly because it’s one of the most beautiful I’ve seen, (beautiful slipcover, even more beautiful hard cover, marbled end ... READ MORE
A phenomenal read and a story that will live on in you long after you close the book
What a phenomenal book!! I received a proof of this book at a Bookseller event, and had the privilege of meeting Bridget Collins and hearing her speak abou... READ MORE
Captivating!
I was lucky enough to be sent a copy of this to review and I'll be honest, I was initially drawn in solely because of its oh-so-beautiful cover! Then I fou... READ MORE
A delight both inside and out.
An epic, spellbinding and richly imagined novel of magic, memory, books and love. This wonderful novel is a poignant love story, a page turning thriller, a... READ MORE
Gorgeous book and a great concept
Great concept and well imagined world. Pleasure to read :)
Would You Bind?
As the blurb is rather cryptic I wondered what I would be reading.
We follow Emmett Farmer after his illness that has rendered him weak and unable to tend ... READ MORE
Captivating
Wow, just wow. I was intrigued by the idea of this book after hearing about it at a publisher event, and it quickly captivated my attention! It wasn't quit... READ MORE
Haunting historical fantasy that will enchant all readers
I loved it last year as a proof, and I love it even more now that it graces our shelves. This book is special. A dark, twisted roller-coaster, full of br... READ MORE
Surprising and suspenseful
Almost everyone will be drawn to this book because of the gorgeous hardback design and the intriguing premise, but the best thing about this book is that i... READ MORE
You need to read this book. You just don’t know it yet.
This is going to be a difficult review for me due to the fact that I absolutely loved the book and I’m probably not going to make it justice with a written... READ MORE
I finished it and wanted read from the beginning all over again
I adored this book.
More than anything else, for me this is a book about the power of memories and the simple joy we get from them and often take for grant... READ MORE
Truely unique, spellbinding story!
When I came to read this book I was sold by the concept, and when the story unfolded I was totally hooked, the story was multi-fascited in its characters a... READ MORE
The perfect bibliophile's book
It's going to be hard to top this for book of the year, despite it only being Janaury! Just WOW. I was totally absorbed by this gorgeous tale of memory, gr... READ MORE
Spellbinding
A spellbinding and beautiful novel of lost love and the corruption of power.
It’s hard to believe that this is Collins’ first novel, the characters are so... READ MORE
Intriguing, exciting romance
A clever take on the art of book binding, gluing a tangled love story together. A great read.
Gorgeous historical fantasy!
It’s not often that I manage to sit down and finish a book in one go, BUT sometimes gorgeous shiny things come into my life and I just have to devour them ... READ MORE
Unbelievably brilliant
I absolutely inhaled this book over several sittings. It's one you'll willingly sacrifice sleep to finish.
I would describe it as Eternal Sunshine of the... READ MORE
A love letter to books and readers
The Binding introduces us into a magical world, where memories are tangible, and books are much more read than we could ever imagine. We’re introduced to E... READ MORE
A love story with added magic and power struggles
In Bridget Collins’ novel, The Binding, there are the familiar divides between the rich and the poor; those who live in rural areas and city-dwellers; the ... READ MORE
Magical Realism Done Right
For the first hundred or so pages I felt this book was rather slow. I’m not someone who typically enjoys slow burn events interspersed by artful yet dense ... READ MORE
Fascinating Concept
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for review.
As you can probably tell from all of the glowing reviews from Waterstones bookse... READ MORE
Born a Binder.
Binding is the ancient art of locking away ones memories be it by asking for it to be so or if someone else wants you to forget. But what happens when Emme... READ MORE
Completely Enchanting
WOW! What a book. This had me captured from the start with an unusual story and a gorgeous cover to go with it.
Imagine a world where books are frowned u... READ MORE
Reading this is not something I want to forget
This is a truly stunning and beautifully written book. I was expecting straight up fantasy with an interesting premise. What I got was a tug at the heartst... READ MORE
Beautifully spell-binding...
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it created a world that is atmospheric and full of wonder. In a place where books are banned as they contain peoples lives ... READ MORE
All Kinds of Forbidden Magic
An enjoyable, well-spun tale set somewhere, somewhen in the past, following the heartfelt struggles of of a young man finding his feet in a harsh world. As... READ MORE
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Bookshelf
This Gothic romance had a lot of magic about it... just a splash of it in its world building and an immense amount of it in the quality of the book itself.... READ MORE
A Stunning Novel
The Binding was one of those books that I couldn't put down.
Imagine a world where parts of your memory could be bound into a book, allowing you to live ... READ MORE
Quietly excellent
Despite this book being recommended to me on multiple occasions and then being shortlisted for our book of the year in 2019, my copy of the Binding had bee... READ MORE
The most fun I've had reading in a while
I was in a reading funk, before this book. And actually, I'm in a reading funk after it now too, because nothing else has yet been quite as good. It never ... READ MORE
Captivating, so incredibly unique
I feel like everyone has certain books that become special to them. There's the books that get you into reading; the ones that help you fall in love with i... READ MORE
Amazing
I first heard of this novel when attending a Q and A with the author, and as a result added the book to my 'To Buy' list but never got round to it. 9 month... READ MORE
Gothic history and heart-aching romance
I love the type of book that mixes a historical period fiction with magic - and this one didn't disappoint.
Gothic history mixes with heart-aching romance ... READ MORE
Absolutely devastating and glorious in one
If you could trade your memories to forget the grief, the pain, the sorrow- would you? In a world where memories can be bound inside the pages of books, ‘T... READ MORE
Publisher information
- Publisher: F. A. Thorpe (Publishers)
- ISBN: 9781785417689
- Number of pages: 534
- Dimensions: 232 x 155 mm
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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If you judge a book by it’s cover, this one is simply beautiful. A shining light of great magnitude. A book about books. Binding is an art, taking memories... READ MORE
Beautiful, atmospheric and gripping - a book that lives up to its gorgeous cover!
Loving books (as I do) it might seem hard to imagine a world where all books are banned, secret and kept locked away. However, Bridget Collins conjures up ... READ MORE
Loved it
Well, "The Binding" was such a great read! Firstly, it was about books, secondly I loved the ending, thirdly I really liked the language, it made me feel l... READ MORE
I'm in love!
Thank you to Ammara from Harper Collins / Borough Press for this surprise review copy.
Lets keep life simple - I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK!
But please tell... READ MORE
A glorious and beautiful book
Wow. This book was an utter joy from the very first page. It was evocative and beautifully written, and the world was perfectly realised. The characters we... READ MORE
I wanted to like it more
Such a beautiful cover and such a clever concept, set in a Hardyesque society with bitter winters, stovepipe hats, and yokels with flaming torches who want... READ MORE
An unexpected forbidden romance.
It matters not the time nor year - the story, the characters, the dialogue & the detailed descriptions are everything you could ever desire in a beautiful ... READ MORE
The Binding
Nice Cover. thats about all that is good about, the story is disapponting, read reviews most were misleading, I staggered through the book glad when I fini... READ MORE
A triumph of historical fantasy!
The Binding is a glorious book, both inside and out. An absolute triumph of historical fantasy.
The cover is truly gorgeous, and the dustjacket complement... READ MORE
Unforgettable
An incredible heart-wrenching story. Not at all what I was expecting, it was so much more. A story that will live in my heart forever.
Hauntingly beautiful
I can't get into anything else since I finished this book! It was pure magic with super glue quality, can't get it out of my head. You simply HAVE to read ... READ MORE
A beautiful cover but does it deliver?
This book promised so much. First of all even the proof copy which I received was beautifully produced. They say never judge a book by its cover but severa... READ MORE
A love letter to books
The Binding introduces us into a magical world, where memories are tangible, and books are much more read than we could ever imagine. We’re introduced to E... READ MORE
spoilers ahaed
Emmett is a bookbinder born, when he falls in love with Lucian Darney the man his sister is in love with. Lucian comes from a rich family and he has been s... READ MORE
Lovely magical realism
I received this book from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
The premise of this book was really interesting and yet a little concerning. W... READ MORE
Interesting premise
I enjoyed the premise of this book and having really enjoyed the film "eternal sunshine of the spotless mind" where people voluntarily have their memories ... READ MORE
The magic of books!
For a book with no real locations, this has one amazing sense of place. Set in the small town of Castleford (there is a Castleford in Yorkshire) this is a ... READ MORE
Utterly Spellbinding
The Binding is probably the most beautiful book I’ve ever seen, both outside and under the dust jacket, and probably one of the most spellbinding books I’v... READ MORE
Totally spellbinding
Loved this , i was bound to it over four days .
Such an exciting and intriguing story as beautiful as it’s cover. Story of friendship , love, loyalty , fa... READ MORE
Phew - not sure
I seem to be out of step here but....this is not for me.
I bought this book mostly on the flyleaf story but it is a beautiful cover!
On starting, I strug... READ MORE
Would Recommend.
Imagine if you could erase dark secrets, grief and pain from your memory forever. In The Binding, you can and these are trapped in beautifully bound leathe... READ MORE
I never give up on a book but I had to with this!
I'm astonished that my opinion of this book differs so much from other reviews. To me, Bridget Collins hasn't succeeded in moving across to writing fiction... READ MORE
Beautiful inside and out.
This book intrigued me from the outset, The Binding is one of the most gorgeous books I have ever seen, made me want to pick it up and delve into the premi... READ MORE
Immersive and deeply satisfying
Ooh I love a fantasy story and though The Binding doesn’t strictly fit into this genre I absolutely loved it. The story of Emmett Farmer, the aptly named f... READ MORE
Brilliant !
Loved this book ....didn't want to put it down !! I hope there will be more from this author !
Binding in a new light.
I did not know what to expect, but was intrigued when I saw the synopsis. It was an unexpected read, but was well written and thought provoking as well as... READ MORE
Nice looking cover.
Was looking forward to reading this after reading the synopsis, it started off well witchcraft with a difference, but felt it ended up just being a love ... READ MORE
A Best Read!
A touching story of love and manipulation. The characters jump out the pages, a book you struggle to put down.
A luxurious read
Starting with the appearance of the book and the feelof the pages: it sat on my shelf for a while and I picked it up, carssed it and let anticipation build... READ MORE
Brilliant Premise
It takes an unusual imagination to think up a world like this! Where books are used to store memories and are not "normal" books at all. Sounds great but t... READ MORE
The Binding
I did not yet read “The Binding”, however, the general make up of this book is simply wonderful....clear print on ecru good smelling paper, the yellow head... READ MORE
The best book ever
I really love this book the Cover is beautiful and all of the attention to detail I have read this book more times than I can count once I read it I c... READ MORE
Started it twice
I started this book a few months ago and gave up after couple of chapters, then I was encouraged to give it another go. I managed to get half way through ... READ MORE
A unique tale and simply sumptuous prose
I didn't want this book to end - I would have happily kept turning over the next page and the next. It is truly unique and definitely one of my top reads f... READ MORE
Perfect!
I was sent a copy of The Binding by Bridget Collins to read and review by NetGalley.
I absolutely adored this book. I couldn’t stop reading but I didn’t w... READ MORE
It swept me away
Highly recommend! The concept of this fantasy world was enough to hook me in and the beautiful elegant descriptions Collins uses painted a fantastic pictur... READ MORE
Enchanting and thought provoking
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. The writing was exquisite, presenting the reader with the kind of imagery that takes one to the place, to ‘feel’. Intri... READ MORE
Spellbinding, emotive writing
MY REVIEW
Emmet Farmer is recovering from an illness, he’s still very weak but he’s back working on the farm with his sister Alta. But then a letter arri... READ MORE
I was a bit disappointed
I had very high expectations of this book and so the bar was set high. I found the idea of the book good and the execution of the main love story part high... READ MORE
The Binding by Bridget Collins
Captivating, I just had to read it to the end, a magical adventure. look forward to her next novel
The Binding
Bridget Collins is a remarkable writer and I'm sure she will be a great success. This story knocked me sideways. There was so much to take in. So many deta... READ MORE
I didn't want to put it down!
Beautifully written. I'm usually a 'crime story' kind of girl, but fancied something different. So glad I picked up this book! Loved it. Definitely one to ... READ MORE
A spellbinding story
The Binding was one of my favourites reads this year. The book was absolutely beautiful, both the contents and this gorgeous hardcover edition. This book h... READ MORE
This will stay with you.
This is an incredibly well written book, with an amazing story that held me in its grasp and would not let go until I had finished. Haunting, moving, thoug... READ MORE
A novel for anyone who believes in the magic of books!
Another 5 star read. Brilliant concept, masterfully told.
We're taken to a time when books are forbidden, as books are dangerous. When Emmett Farmer is ap... READ MORE
Spellbinding!
Thank you NetGalley and publishers.
The Binding is a really thought-provoking read. Admittedly this is not of my usual genre, I found it quite fascinating... READ MORE
disturbing fantasy romance
I did enjoy this book – the central love story was very well done, as was the portrayal of class structure and social expectations – but I felt that the fa... READ MORE
Believe the hype!
I was so lucky to receive an advanced reading copy of this utterly beguiling novel, and having fallen head over heels in love, persuaded (read: forcibly co... READ MORE
Interesting book and original
I just finished the book I found the synopsis original never came across such before and I liked the characters and the plotting. I was engaged with it fro... READ MORE
Beautiful
This book is simply beautiful. It’s gorgeous cover design, and great story. What more can I say, I’m in love.
Beautifully bound book about bookbinding - but not as you know it!
I am a bookbinder and was delighted to see a book about bookbinders! I bought an author signed copy too which makes it feel quite special. The book is not ... READ MORE
Fantasy novel set in 19th century England - quite good
I’m in two minds about this novel. It’s set in 19th century England where bookbinders bind people’s memories into books so that they can forget unpleasant ... READ MORE
Exquisite to read and look at
Although I have purchased Waterstones beautifully enhanced edition, I had previously received an advance review ebook from HarperCollins U.K./The Borough... READ MORE
I was completely enraptured
Sadly in recent years I haven’t bought many hardback books, but as soon as I laid my eyes on The Binding I knew I had to have it.
It captured my imaginat... READ MORE
Captivating
Considering this genre is not my taste, I thoroughly enjoyed this read, and felt a part of the twisting narrative, rather than a mere observer.
MORAL: NOTHING CAN BE HIDDEN FOREVER
I really enjoyed this fantastical moral tale. I decided early on in the book what might be happening but was a bit askew. Very nicely written and the sen... READ MORE
A Powerful Powerful Parable For Today And Tomorrow
This gripping Gothic story opens with Emmet Farmer toiling with both work and a mystery illness. There is clearly something about Emmet – I as a reader wan... READ MORE
Wonderful!
How to even start to explain this book? Is it a fantasy? Is it historical? Is it a love story? It is certainly original! You need to read it to decide!
E... READ MORE
Get past part 1 and you'll be sucked in
I found getting into this book quite difficult, I skimmed over a lot just to get to the storyline as there was so much scene setting but also descriptions ... READ MORE
A book you will never forget!
The Binding was all consuming, I felt as though I was right inside the book following the characters along on their journey. The book binding element was s... READ MORE
Spellbinding writing
Captivating, beautiful writing and a richly imagined universe. I would love to see more books set in this atmospheric and magical world. A book about books... READ MORE
With a stern editor and a lot less verbiage this could have been a great read...
... but it really wasn't.
‘The binding’ is horribly overwritten in terms of detail - every collar of every shirt, every type of light, every cup of tea -... READ MORE
Don't believe the hype
Bought this as a holiday read as it was a Waterstones choice. I should have realised from the pages of positive reviews that something was up. Absolutely d... READ MORE
Dissapointing read
This book had an interesting concept for a story but in my eyes, it was completely wasted. I picked it up because of an interesting cover and of how much ... READ MORE
Fantastic Fantasy
I hadn't heard of this book until a colleague of mine was talking about it, and she brought me the ARC done for me to have a look. Even the copy she gave m... READ MORE
It was a decent story
The book is nicely written and I did enjoy it but it wasn’t a page turner for me.
Loved this book
When I first heard about this book I was quite excited to read this ... so I even pre-ordered the book too as I the art worked look amazing and really drew... READ MORE
Original
Fantasy meets romance. Slightly verging on teen fiction at points
4.5 stars, but definitely a need-to-reread classic
The writing in this book is astonishingly good, which I'm sure everybody knew from how popular it was. It's put Bridget Collins tentatively on my insta-buy... READ MORE
Disappointed
The premise of this book was without doubt intriguing, memories that can be stored away in a book never to be remembered. The early chapters of the book di... READ MORE
So disappointing
I had high hopes for this book as the plot seemed so interesting. However, I am afraid the writing was very disappointing, the characters’ narratives woode... READ MORE
Absolute Rubbish
DAVE YOUR MONEY - NOTHING GOOD TO SAY ABOUT IT
Ann PG
Thought-provoking
'Intriguing, thought-provoking and heartbreaking... what a gorgeous book' - Stella Duffy
After the first chapter, you are left with lots of questions. Whe... READ MORE
Not what I was led to believe
This wasn’t the book I thought it was. I thought it was a book about magical book binding but it was basically Romeo & Julian. I didn’t feel anything for t... READ MORE
A real disappointment
I was so eager to read this book and started it mid-April but it took me 2 months to get through it. It was written as if the writer was producing notes fo... READ MORE
So disappointing ...
I know I'm a lone voice in my opinion but I have never been so disappointed in a book as this one. All the rave reviews mean nothing to me as I found The ... READ MORE
An authentic queer love story, an uncommon feat in today's age.
The story is primarily focused on two characters, Emmett a young poor farmer, and Lucian a rich
privileged lordling. The tale that follows is simultaneous... READ MORE
Thought provoking and immersive
From the beginning, you feel invested in the characters and the world they live in. Some aspects of this story are her dark but the author keeps your atten... READ MORE
A book that will bind your heart within its pages.
My heart! Oh my heart!
Of the 98 books I read in 2019 The Binding was my favourite. Collins' prose draws you into a glorious historical setting where book... READ MORE
Beautiful fantasy novel.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The concept is so original and I loved every moment of it. The writing is beautiful, and is the perfect mix of historical f... READ MORE
Over rated !!
I gave up half way through. Absolute rubbish. Do not waste your time reading this .
Loved the book
The binding is an amazing book. I kept getting lost in it, from the beginning to the end I found it really difficult to put down. When I finally got to the... READ MORE
Extremely upset.
This book had such a strong and positive feel to it until I came across the chapter where Splodge was brutally murdered! Surely there must be some kind of ... READ MORE
Quite possibly one of the worst books I have ever read.
Like ever other avid book reader I am liable to browse the tables in Waterstones and take a chance on a book (usually on 4 or 5 books). I skim read this bo... READ MORE
Eerie and haunting!!!
The plot (gothic era dark magic of reading minds and erasing memories)unsettled me, when i imagine the relevance to today’s technology driven invasion into... READ MORE
Great read
It was a slow start to this book but once I got into it I really enjoyed the story, the characters were really brought to life and it kept me gripped until... READ MORE
Just lost its way
After a great start, it was disappointing to find the pace and direction of the storyline dropped to the point where I had to call time. It's rare I don't ... READ MORE
Not what I expected
Very strange book, The Binding where you can take other people’s memories and bind them in to a book. I wish this was covered in more detail, it’s more of ... READ MORE
Addictive read
Once I started reading this book I couldn’t put it down.
The characters reel you in and take you on a journey that is both imaginative and at times dark.
L... READ MORE
Perfect Escapism with a touch of spice
A dark, Gothic novel with a very disturbing concept at its heart; erasing unwanted memories and the dark and violent turn this can take if used for control... READ MORE
Favourite Book of 2019
This book is gripping, filled with magic, mystery, tension and a little bit of love.
I was recomended this by a colleague and I am so happy it became a boo... READ MORE
I made a mistake buying this
I don’t like fantasy so I should have known not to buy this book but I did and didn’t like it.
A really unique storyline! Highly recommend!
Emmett Farmer is suffering from an illness for months. A binder writes to his parents to ask him to be her apprentice. They are full of fear, but too scare... READ MORE
What a magnificent story
I throughly enjoyed reading this book. It was very well written and took you somewhere special. It was unexpected, with a hint of mystery. I didn’t want it... READ MORE
An amazing book which should be experienced by everyone
It was love at first sight when I found this book, the gorgeous cover combined with the gripping blurb, I knew I had to have it. From the off the storyline... READ MORE
If you could erase all the bad things, would you?
First and foremost I think I should start this review by saying that this is physically one of the most truly beautiful books that I have ever purchased. I... READ MORE
Captivating
The most beautifully written book that had me hooked from start to finish will definitely look out for more by this author !
Can't put it down!
I started it yesterday, I am now half way. It's a great bad weather book that draws you in and won't let you put it down.
Just dont start to read it if ... READ MORE
Simply Superb
Went in with little expectation. Thought it was going to be a supernatural type affair; to a point it is. It grows to be so much more. Written well, you ca... READ MORE
Loved it
Loved this book, I really enjoy titles set in olden days and with a bit of magic and mystery. Right up my street!
Absolutely loved it!!
One of the best books I have read in recent years and it is for me personally right at the top with Philip Pullman's books as one of the best books I have ... READ MORE
Beautiful
Beautiful prose telling a spellbinding story.
Magic, mystery and romance
The first book I have read in a while, and it's got me hooked to reading again. I stayed up well past bedtime trawling through the pages because I just wa... READ MORE
Immersive
The prose flows easily, the story keeps your attention and the descriptions are interesting. Overall an extremely pleasant read.
Wonderful
This is one of the best books I have read in a very long time. Completely enthralling, my heart was pounding with excitement as I ready the last couple of ... READ MORE
A superbly written story and moving read
I didn't know what to expect from the title and reviews. However, the story profoundly moved me in many ways. A book of wonder and set in an unknown time w... READ MORE
Recommended
One after in my favorite watestones the manageress made a recommendation of this book, and I loved it, finished it in 2 days, twists and turns couldn't put... READ MORE
The Binding -
This more you get into this book the stranger and dark it becomes. I am still not sure when it is actually set. I bought it because of a friend's recomme... READ MORE
Incredible!!
Read this book in 2 days! Full of twists and written in a way that makes sure you can’t put it down! Makes and breaks your heart in different ways! An emot... READ MORE
Haunting Mystery
I Really Enjoyed this Book,The Story Really Draws you In,it Is Full of Intrigue
and Mystery,also Deception ,and a Time in Society were when People High on... READ MORE
THE BINDING by BRIDGET COLLINS
I absolutely loved it. It was a page turner that I struggled to put down.
Great sense of place and people. An unusual story.
HAMNET by Maggie O'Farrell
Truly beautiful story telling.
Every character was full of life and I felt I knew them all. Historically exciting and interesting. I learned a lot from ... READ MORE
The Binding
I don't know if I was reading a different book but I didn't enjoy this at all.
It simply went round and round repeating the same thing.
Far too many words... READ MORE
The Binding by Bridget Collins
This book grabbed me from the first chapter. I didn't expect it to take the direction it did but once it did I just couldn't put it down. I wanted the stor... READ MORE
Don’t judge a book by its cover!
This book was a little bit of a let down! Its beautiful cover won me over (I know, never judge a book by its cover!) and I feel like it tricked me! Its pre... READ MORE
Beautifully written
I wish I had thought of the magical art of bookbinding myself. Such an intriguing topic, especially when you mix it into real life. I still find myself won... READ MORE
Loved it, Struggled to put it down.
This book absolutely absorbed me. The direction of the plot was not what I expected, but I loved it nonetheless. I enjoyed how the book was split into 3 di... READ MORE
Absolutely incredible!
I absolutely adored The Binding! And even though it totally broke my heart and I know that I will be rereading it. I loved everything about it from the pac... READ MORE
A real page turner
Although this book was not what I expected, it was beautiful! I enjoyed every page, it kept me hooked from start to finish. Bridget Collins set the scene s... READ MORE
My New Favourite Book
This book took a moment to get into, but once you do it is a very delicately interwoven tale of the pains of forbidden love, and even more so of that that ... READ MORE
The Binding has touched something deep inside me - truly captivating and unforgettable
This is one of the best books I have read in quite some time, maybe even ever (and I have read a lot of books!).
I fell head over boots in love with the c... READ MORE
Interesting!
I’ve nearly finished this very unusual book. I couldn’t get the hang of it until part two and the subject matter doesn’t interest me at all I’m afraid. It’... READ MORE
Didn’t want it to end!
Just brilliant! I was constantly torn between bingeing but not wanting it to end. A wonderful read.
Completely spellbinding
This is now my favourite book of all time. Totally spellbinding, addictive, atmospheric, a bit gritty, and dark. I loved it from start to finish, from the ... READ MORE
Complex
Overall I found The Binding quite confusing to read. Characters mixed and jumped from one part to another and once the whole mystery of what a binder did w... READ MORE
I will buy as many copies as I have friends
And then proceed to throw copies at them until they finally read it.
Stunning in every way!
Omg omg omg!! I honestly bought the book because of the cover and the brief skim of it but wow! It’s my new favourite book! Bridget Collins is such a vibra... READ MORE
Mesmerising
I bought this and her other book simply because the covers were so attractive to me. When I started reading, I was completely captured by the story. It is ... READ MORE
Spellbinding
Recently released in paperback, and Waterstones Book of the Month, The Binding is a magical and spellbinding read. Not set in any particular period, but o... READ MORE
Magical page-turner
A wonderful story about secrets, love and the power of the written word. In this world, a book really captures a part of someone's soul, their darkest or m... READ MORE
Captivating
Beautiful literature with a captivating story
Loved it
I really enjoyed this book and couldn’t put it down. After reading the synopsis I thought it would be similar to The Silent Companions or The Corset - it w... READ MORE
Amazing.
I finshed it in just a couple of days. Truly breathtaking.
a fresh story but I struggled to connect
THE BINDING felt to be a unique read, within a historical/magically-orientated world. THE BINDING is about my favourite subject, books. It is about the mak... READ MORE
Beautifully written and thought provoking
Emmett Farmer has just become a Binder’s Apprentice, learning the craft of Binding, which is to create books that capture a person’s memory within them. He... READ MORE
Magical
When reading The Binding, I felt as though I had been transported to the workshop, marshes and all the other locations with Emmett. This book pulled on my ... READ MORE
Brilliant
A fantasy story with believable characters and places. Mesmerising story. One to reread several times.
I do not have the right words......
Not often does a book affect me as much as this.
I will admit, I bought it because it looked pretty and had it sat on my side for over a year.
When I fin... READ MORE
forget the magic - it's just another predictable gay-coming-of-age story
I thought the book started promising. The idea of binding memories into books was intriguing. Unfortunately this concept was never fully explored but inst... READ MORE
What a rollecoaster!
The first couple of chapters dragged along, but it's worth it! The plot twists keep coming, could never have guessed what happened. Definitely one of the b... READ MORE
LOVE this book
I read it years ago and still think about it
The Binding by Bridget Collins
The Binding by Bridget Collins was a book I listened to on Audible, it was the story of two young men from different classes who meet up at various times. ... READ MORE
Absolutely Stunning
Could not put it down. I was always eager for what was about to happen next. The story and characters were so enchanting. A must read.
Review of The Binding
Very disappointing book.Too many short hyper dramatic sentences which did not flow satisfactorily.Rather poor plot which seemed out to be focused on being ... READ MORE
A slow burn fantasy
The Binding by Bridget Collins is a beautifully imagined historical fantasy with a gothic twist, exploring the power of memory and the cost of forgetting. ... READ MORE
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