What are you reading and book reviews - Page 49

Haly · 29-08-2009, 11:20

Been reading the book of Slumdog Millionaire, Q&A by Vikas Swarup.
Infinitely superior than the film. I found the film quite average and overrated but my Mum had mentioned the radio serial was good so I thought I'd give the source material a shot. Very enjoyable book, quite harsh at times but a satisfying read while still being very easy to read.

Does make me start wanting to take up charity work though! But I think that's the credit to how well it manages to be emotive but not over the top.

Tak · 29-08-2009, 11:26

I finished the 3 Bourne books a while back and really enjoyed them all. I will say the beginning of each can be a bit to get through but they improve vastly as they go on.
Part of me is thinking about getting the 4th and 5th books even though I know they are written by someone else - I think part of it is morbid curiosity as I can't see how reasonably someone could continue the character Bourne after the 3rd book Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read!

he is over 50 and "slowing down" in book 3 so either they're going to "super soldier" him or someone else becomes Bourne

End Spoiler Alert!

I am only reading Pratchett atm as I've not been in the mood for anything new - I'm up to Making Money

Kitten · 29-08-2009, 11:38

Finished the twilight series now reading the fourth Shardlake book 'revelation' by CJSansom. Pondering whether or not to read 'the host' but don't want disappointment after the other four.

Princess Griff · 31-08-2009, 23:00

I've just finished The Host
Was no where near as good as Twilight, and took a whle to get in to as it was quite confusing! But was still a good read!
7/10

BBx · 01-09-2009, 09:16

I am currently reading 'Jordan - A Whole New World'.

It is carp!

BB x

semi-pro waster · 05-09-2009, 12:59

Age and Guile by P.J. O'Rourke is now finished, very entertaining read for a collection of random articles and stories, I'd fundamentally disagree with him on a number of topics but I reckon it would be entertaining to do so.

Now reading What do you care what people think? by Richard Feynmann, well sort of, it's a collection of stories that he has told about himself and his life. Like the man was I'd expect this to be nothing less than fascinating, so far I haven't been disappointed in the slightest.

Fayshun · 06-09-2009, 21:57

I've just ordered "If Chins Could Kill" the Bruce Campbell autobiography off Amazon, awaiting delivery.....

BBx · 08-09-2009, 21:41

I'm 100 pages into 'Betrayed' by Lyndsey Harris and nothing in particular has happened so far :/

Whenever I read a book I need it to grab me from the first page/chapter otherwise there is no point. Really poorly written, every chapter so far ends with a cliffhanger type sentence encouraging you that something interesting is going to happen, but it hasn't so far :/

There really isn't a point to completing this, other than finishing what I have started.

Am just waiting for it to get better... but for how long?

BB x

Kitten · 08-09-2009, 22:22

Give it up verbs, life's too short to waste it on crap books!

BBx · 08-09-2009, 22:27

Reading reviews on Amazon it does get better.

I paid a whole 50p for this from the car boot!

BB x

29-08-2009, 11:20	#481
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Been reading the book of Slumdog Millionaire, Q&A by Vikas Swarup. Infinitely superior than the film. I found the film quite average and overrated but my Mum had mentioned the radio serial was good so I thought I'd give the source material a shot. Very enjoyable book, quite harsh at times but a satisfying read while still being very easy to read. Does make me start wanting to take up charity work though! But I think that's the credit to how well it manages to be emotive but not over the top. __________________ Halycopter

29-08-2009, 11:26	#482
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I finished the 3 Bourne books a while back and really enjoyed them all. I will say the beginning of each can be a bit to get through but they improve vastly as they go on. Part of me is thinking about getting the 4th and 5th books even though I know they are written by someone else - I think part of it is morbid curiosity as I can't see how reasonably someone could continue the character Bourne after the 3rd book Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read! he is over 50 and "slowing down" in book 3 so either they're going to "super soldier" him or someone else becomes Bourne End Spoiler Alert! I am only reading Pratchett atm as I've not been in the mood for anything new - I'm up to Making Money __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

29-08-2009, 11:38	#483
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Finished the twilight series now reading the fourth Shardlake book 'revelation' by CJSansom. Pondering whether or not to read 'the host' but don't want disappointment after the other four. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

31-08-2009, 23:00	#484
Princess Griff Buns'o'Steel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maison Jingriff in North Somerset Posts: 600	I've just finished The Host Was no where near as good as Twilight, and took a whle to get in to as it was quite confusing! But was still a good read! 7/10 __________________

05-09-2009, 12:59	#486
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Age and Guile by P.J. O'Rourke is now finished, very entertaining read for a collection of random articles and stories, I'd fundamentally disagree with him on a number of topics but I reckon it would be entertaining to do so. Now reading What do you care what people think? by Richard Feynmann, well sort of, it's a collection of stories that he has told about himself and his life. Like the man was I'd expect this to be nothing less than fascinating, so far I haven't been disappointed in the slightest. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

01-09-2009, 09:16	#485
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I am currently reading 'Jordan - A Whole New World'. It is carp! BB x

06-09-2009, 21:57	#487
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	I've just ordered "If Chins Could Kill" the Bruce Campbell autobiography off Amazon, awaiting delivery..... __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

08-09-2009, 21:41	#488
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	I'm 100 pages into 'Betrayed' by Lyndsey Harris and nothing in particular has happened so far :/ Whenever I read a book I need it to grab me from the first page/chapter otherwise there is no point. Really poorly written, every chapter so far ends with a cliffhanger type sentence encouraging you that something interesting is going to happen, but it hasn't so far :/ There really isn't a point to completing this, other than finishing what I have started. Am just waiting for it to get better... but for how long? BB x

08-09-2009, 22:22	#489
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Give it up verbs, life's too short to waste it on crap books! __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

08-09-2009, 22:27	#490
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Reading reviews on Amazon it does get better. I paid a whole 50p for this from the car boot! BB x

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