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.
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.
Might have to give this one a try, AA.
If you like the others, I think you will like this Fanny.
The Nowhere Men by Michael Calvin - about football the lives of football scouts. Fascinating stuff. KM should have a read...
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 - 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.
It is in the post! Supposed to be very good. You can of course have it when I've read it.
Salems Lot Stephen King haven't read much of his stuff and rellly enjoying it
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 !!!
'A Brief History of Seven Killings' .. Marlon James .. Interesting stuff from the Booker Prize winner
is it any good @Lincsaddick ? heard both good and bad about it. Hard to read in parts?
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 it
'A Brief History of Seven Killings' .. Marlon James .. Interesting stuff from the Booker Prize winner
is it any good @Lincsaddick ? heard both good and bad about it. Hard to read in parts?
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 it
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.
'A Brief History of Seven Killings' .. Marlon James .. Interesting stuff from the Booker Prize winner
is it any good @Lincsaddick ? heard both good and bad about it. Hard to read in parts?
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 it
As we often have similar taste, I have just ordered this.
'A Brief History of Seven Killings' .. Marlon James .. Interesting stuff from the Booker Prize winner
is it any good @Lincsaddick ? heard both good and bad about it. Hard to read in parts?
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 it
As we often have similar taste, I have just ordered this.
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 it
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.
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.
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?
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 about
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?
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 about
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.
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Waiting for the (Sir) Chris Powell biography.
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.
The world's most famous primatologist details her time in Tanzania, conducting the first ever studies of wild chimpanzees.