This week I have been reading
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Might have to give this one a try, AA.Algarveaddick said:Nearly half way through The girl in the Spider's Web - David Lagercrantz. It's the follow up to the Millennium Trilogy (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo etc). Written by a new author, following the untimely demise of Stieg Larsson, it's fairly consistent with the originals. Maybe a bit less page turning, but so far a clever and intriguing plot.
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If you like the others, I think you will like this Fanny.Fanny Fanackapan said:
Might have to give this one a try, AA.Algarveaddick said:Nearly half way through The girl in the Spider's Web - David Lagercrantz. It's the follow up to the Millennium Trilogy (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo etc). Written by a new author, following the untimely demise of Stieg Larsson, it's fairly consistent with the originals. Maybe a bit less page turning, but so far a clever and intriguing plot.
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It is in the post! Supposed to be very good. You can of course have it when I've read it.Blucher said:
On the basis that these blokes actually watch matches, rather than sit in front of computers all day, no doubt KM and RD would be deeply unimpressed.BartleyPark said:The Nowhere Men by Michael Calvin - about football the lives of football scouts. Fascinating stuff. KM should have a read...
@BartleyPark - have you read Calvin's book on football managers, 'Living on the Volcano: The Secrets of Surviving as a Football Manager' ? It was discussed on a football podcast and sounded very interesting.0 -
the book of disquiet - fernado pessoa0
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Portuguese hero. The man who wasn't there. Must get around to reading some...sillav nitram said:the book of disquiet - fernado pessoa
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I'm reading Milestones by Sayyid Qutb0
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I'm impressed - I can't even read the author's name...Addick_in_Exile said:I'm reading Milestones by Sayyid Qutb
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In search of the men who fell to earth, Andrew Smith.1
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very good book. some great one liners.Algarveaddick said:
Portuguese hero. The man who wasn't there. Must get around to reading some...sillav nitram said:the book of disquiet - fernado pessoa
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Bob Mould - See A Little Light,The Trail of Rage and Melody.0
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'A Brief History of Seven Killings' .. Marlon James .. Interesting stuff from the Booker Prize winner0
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Salems Lot Stephen King haven't read much of his stuff and rellly enjoying it1
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He is a master, on a par with Shakespeare, Tolstoy, Proust, Hardy, anybody ... a terrific philosopher wrapped up as a 'horror', 'crime' or fantasy author !!!daveaddick said:Salems Lot Stephen King haven't read much of his stuff and rellly enjoying it
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is it any good @Lincsaddick ? heard both good and bad about it. Hard to read in parts?Lincsaddick said:'A Brief History of Seven Killings' .. Marlon James .. Interesting stuff from the Booker Prize winner
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It is quite hard going and in parts quite derivative, sometimes it seems that James is trying too hard and it does not always work .. for example he does an Irvine Welsh in places, attempting phonetic written patois .. I put this down to the complexities of life in Jamaica during the 70s and 80s, especially for a homosexual man .. the point is the book is almost indefinably 'different' and is worth persevering with .. I am only 1/2 way thru and I'm right into itcafc4life said:
is it any good @Lincsaddick ? heard both good and bad about it. Hard to read in parts?Lincsaddick said:'A Brief History of Seven Killings' .. Marlon James .. Interesting stuff from the Booker Prize winner
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Waiting for the (Sir) Chris Powell biography.0 -
I thought it great for the most part, although with some flaws. It does get a bit repetitive and there's a very tedious section where it goes all stream of consciousness. But the final sections, set in New York on the origins of the crack epidemic are superb.Lincsaddick said:
It is quite hard going and in parts quite derivative, sometimes it seems that James is trying too hard and it does not always work .. for example he does an Irvine Welsh in places, attempting phonetic written patois .. I put this down to the complexities of life in Jamaica during the 70s and 80s, especially for a homosexual man .. the point is the book is almost indefinably 'different' and is worth persevering with .. I am only 1/2 way thru and I'm right into itcafc4life said:
is it any good @Lincsaddick ? heard both good and bad about it. Hard to read in parts?Lincsaddick said:'A Brief History of Seven Killings' .. Marlon James .. Interesting stuff from the Booker Prize winner
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As we often have similar taste, I have just ordered this.Lincsaddick said:
It is quite hard going and in parts quite derivative, sometimes it seems that James is trying too hard and it does not always work .. for example he does an Irvine Welsh in places, attempting phonetic written patois .. I put this down to the complexities of life in Jamaica during the 70s and 80s, especially for a homosexual man .. the point is the book is almost indefinably 'different' and is worth persevering with .. I am only 1/2 way thru and I'm right into itcafc4life said:
is it any good @Lincsaddick ? heard both good and bad about it. Hard to read in parts?Lincsaddick said:'A Brief History of Seven Killings' .. Marlon James .. Interesting stuff from the Booker Prize winner
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One of my favourite Stephen King's books.daveaddick said:Salems Lot Stephen King haven't read much of his stuff and rellly enjoying it
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Very good but for me 'The Stand' is the bestFanny Fanackapan said:
One of my favourite Stephen King's books.daveaddick said:Salems Lot Stephen King haven't read much of his stuff and rellly enjoying it
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I think you'll find it very interesting and 'enjoy' the difficulty in reading it .. especially now that a spoiler has given away the ending ((:>) .. I was in Waterstones in the massive Meadowhall centre yesterday .. The book was on the buy 1 get one 1/2 price table .. although it sold well (only ever published in paperback I believe), it got a lot of negative reviews for its violence and 'unsavoury' content .. bit unfair, if Salman Rushdie had written it, all the critics and luvvies would have creamed over itstonemuse said:
As we often have similar taste, I have just ordered this.Lincsaddick said:
It is quite hard going and in parts quite derivative, sometimes it seems that James is trying too hard and it does not always work .. for example he does an Irvine Welsh in places, attempting phonetic written patois .. I put this down to the complexities of life in Jamaica during the 70s and 80s, especially for a homosexual man .. the point is the book is almost indefinably 'different' and is worth persevering with .. I am only 1/2 way thru and I'm right into itcafc4life said:
is it any good @Lincsaddick ? heard both good and bad about it. Hard to read in parts?Lincsaddick said:'A Brief History of Seven Killings' .. Marlon James .. Interesting stuff from the Booker Prize winner
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I'm reading this too.Lincsaddick said:'A Brief History of Seven Killings' .. Marlon James .. Interesting stuff from the Booker Prize winner
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Probably my 2nd favourite.stonemuse said:
Very good but for me 'The Stand' is the bestFanny Fanackapan said:
One of my favourite Stephen King's books.daveaddick said:Salems Lot Stephen King haven't read much of his stuff and rellly enjoying it
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Just finished Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout after seeing the TV mini series based on the book. On the back cover it says it will make you laugh, nod, wince and shed a tear or two, which is true in my case, but the overall effect is uplifting, I think. Well worth a go.0
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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt. Has to be the most interesting President as well as the youngest in history. A hunter, historian, politician, naturist, rancher and cowboy. Seems to have lived more than seven lives in what would normally be one. Incredibly energy, completely fearless and throws himself into all areas of his life without questioning his direction for a second.
Book is also a Pulitzer prize winner. This is my first real historical biography and loving it. I know some on here like @Henry Irving are into history so wondering if they've read it and their thoughts or other recommendations.
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Two thirds of the way through Andy Mcnab's third Tom Buckingham Novel -State of Emergency.Always worth a read. Next up is Gorky Park. Anyone read it?0
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Just read the Valley Gold winter edition which arrived today. It is by far the worst ever VG booklet I have received.3
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Jane Goodall - In the Shadow of Man
The world's most famous primatologist details her time in Tanzania, conducting the first ever studies of wild chimpanzees.0 -
that is a golden oldie .. decent police procedural/thriller set in 1980s Soviet Russia, written by M C Smith .. another 'Smith' Tom something has written a series of Russian/Soviet set thrillers .. Gorky Park in my opinion is better than the more recent books written by the other Smith .. if you follow what I am waffling aboutcafc4life said:Two thirds of the way through Andy Mcnab's third Tom Buckingham Novel -State of Emergency.Always worth a read. Next up is Gorky Park. Anyone read it?
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Child 44 etc i assume you mean @Lincsaddick ? I have read all 3 in that series and enjoyed them. Tom Rob Smith, has also written a book called 'The Farm', which is also very good.Lincsaddick said:
that is a golden oldie .. decent police procedural/thriller set in 1980s Soviet Russia, written by M C Smith .. another 'Smith' Tom something has written a series of Russian/Soviet set thrillers .. Gorky Park in my opinion is better than the more recent books written by the other Smith .. if you follow what I am waffling aboutcafc4life said:Two thirds of the way through Andy Mcnab's third Tom Buckingham Novel -State of Emergency.Always worth a read. Next up is Gorky Park. Anyone read it?
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