What are you reading and book reviews - Page 13

Nutcase · 13-08-2007, 06:37

I read a LOT of books

Currently reading Kolymsky Heights, Lionel Davidson. Read it 3 or 4 times before, but I love it

Generally I tend to read the likes of Michael Crichton, Alistair MacLean, Tom Clancy etc.

Jhadur · 18-08-2007, 00:20

Just finished Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and about to start

The Long Dark Tea Time of The Soul. Both by Douglas Adams.

Nutcase · 18-08-2007, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Jhadur

Just finished Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and about to start

The Long Dark Tea Time of The Soul. Both by Douglas Adams.

I've lost my Holistic Detective Agency

Or rather I think my Mum has nicked it! Both great books

Dymetrie · 19-08-2007, 01:55

At the moment I'm reading 'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova...

Pretty good Dracula chase novel with a good grasp of history, loaned to me by (self proclaimed middle class) Ben at work...

After this then I reckon I'll be back on the Anita Blake books (as recommended by someone here

).

Stan_Lite · 03-06-2008, 10:07

I saw Del Lardo's thread and thought "I'm sure there was a book review thread somewhere". Thanks to the search function, here it is, revived in all it's glory.

I'm currently on my third reading in as many months of a book called "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.

Briefly, the book tells the story of a young German girl, Liesel, who is sent to live with foster parents in nazi Germany in the late thirties and tells her story through the eyes of death himself.

I love this book. The author's use of language is unique and quirky and extremely enjoyable. His style is partly what makes this book so good, combined with a decent story and interesting characters. The story deals with many emotions including sadness, hatred, joy and love and attempts to examine the horror of the holocaust in a unique and fascinating manner.

One of the best books I've read in a long time.

Jonny69 · 03-06-2008, 12:10

I'm currently reading Kursk: Russia's Lost Pride by Peter Truscott. Good so far, I'm about halfway through and it goes into detail about the men on board and the cover up of the failed rescue mission. Later it should go into the investigation. Interesting reading and not too heavy going.

SCM · 03-06-2008, 14:56

Use of Weapons - Iain M Banks which so far is a good book just finding it hard to read anything at present so its taking me ages to finish.

Got another of his waiting to be read next, Against a Dark Background, or the new Alastair Reynolds book - House of Suns. Thats if i feel like reading those and dont do my usual jump back to something i have read loads of time already.

SCM

Haly · 03-06-2008, 16:43

I was reading Through Gates of Fire: A Journey Into World Disorder - Martin Bell. Really interesting book although not exactly cheery stuff! It interests me a lot though. It was recommended to me by a lecturer of mine years ago when I was doing a module on media perceptions of genocides, but only got round to reading it a few months ago.
Not read it in a while though due to it being a bit harsh for my current mental state, but I'd greatly recommend it for anyone interested in that sort of thing

Snuggle Ferret · 03-06-2008, 17:42

A Biography of Eva Peron. I like my history.

Tak · 03-06-2008, 22:00

I started my last read through of the discworlds on 2nd January and I just finished them on sunday 1st June (including the "younger adults"/Tiffany books but not including making money as it isn't out in paperback yet)
Considering I only read them in the bath or just before bed I don't think that is too bad going (I wasn't aiming to speed read through them, I was just curious as to how long it would take)

I currently have a few books started but due to a low mood, I've just not felt like reading/been able to get into them. Started I have Karin Slaughter Skin Privilege, Slash biog, Pratchetts Wings and A Witch Alone.

Back in March I did get and read the most recent 3 Torchwood books which I enjoyed as much as the first set of 3. Considering how the tv season ended I am very glad I read them as it does give more insight to the characters which I then could see in the way the actors were portraying them.

I also treated myself recently to Jim Butcher's book 1 in the Dresden file series. I had watched it on sky one and enjoyed it so when I found out that the characters were based on a set of books I decided to try them. The first book is called Storm Front and I finished it in about 3 days. I am planning on getting the rest at some point (list) just waiting to see if I can find any special offers or deals about

My book list is completely out of date currently, the library has ended up being a bit of a dumping room so it is impossible for me to get in there, update my list and sort my books out until I sort everything else out. I am pondering trying to decorate it once I've sorted stuff but before I start sorting my books out as it'll probably be easier, but it'll depend on money, time and inclination.

18-08-2007, 00:20	#122
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	Just finished Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and about to start The Long Dark Tea Time of The Soul. Both by Douglas Adams. __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

19-08-2007, 01:55	#124
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	At the moment I'm reading 'The Historian' by Elizabeth Kostova... Pretty good Dracula chase novel with a good grasp of history, loaned to me by (self proclaimed middle class) Ben at work... After this then I reckon I'll be back on the Anita Blake books (as recommended by someone here ). __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

03-06-2008, 10:07	#125
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	I saw Del Lardo's thread and thought "I'm sure there was a book review thread somewhere". Thanks to the search function, here it is, revived in all it's glory. I'm currently on my third reading in as many months of a book called "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak. Briefly, the book tells the story of a young German girl, Liesel, who is sent to live with foster parents in nazi Germany in the late thirties and tells her story through the eyes of death himself. I love this book. The author's use of language is unique and quirky and extremely enjoyable. His style is partly what makes this book so good, combined with a decent story and interesting characters. The story deals with many emotions including sadness, hatred, joy and love and attempts to examine the horror of the holocaust in a unique and fascinating manner. One of the best books I've read in a long time. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...

03-06-2008, 12:10	#126
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I'm currently reading Kursk: Russia's Lost Pride by Peter Truscott. Good so far, I'm about halfway through and it goes into detail about the men on board and the cover up of the failed rescue mission. Later it should go into the investigation. Interesting reading and not too heavy going. __________________

03-06-2008, 14:56	#127
SCM As endorsed by Mr Black Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hell/Scotland take your pick Posts: 443	Use of Weapons - Iain M Banks which so far is a good book just finding it hard to read anything at present so its taking me ages to finish. Got another of his waiting to be read next, Against a Dark Background, or the new Alastair Reynolds book - House of Suns. Thats if i feel like reading those and dont do my usual jump back to something i have read loads of time already. SCM __________________ The sun is rising The screams have gone Too many have fallen Few still stand tall Is this the ending of what we've begun? Will we remember what we've done wrong?

13-08-2007, 06:37	#121
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	I read a LOT of books Currently reading Kolymsky Heights, Lionel Davidson. Read it 3 or 4 times before, but I love it Generally I tend to read the likes of Michael Crichton, Alistair MacLean, Tom Clancy etc.

03-06-2008, 16:43	#128
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I was reading Through Gates of Fire: A Journey Into World Disorder - Martin Bell. Really interesting book although not exactly cheery stuff! It interests me a lot though. It was recommended to me by a lecturer of mine years ago when I was doing a module on media perceptions of genocides, but only got round to reading it a few months ago. Not read it in a while though due to it being a bit harsh for my current mental state, but I'd greatly recommend it for anyone interested in that sort of thing __________________ Halycopter

03-06-2008, 17:42	#129
Snuggle Ferret Mellow Birds Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gosport Posts: 367	A Biography of Eva Peron. I like my history. __________________ ]

03-06-2008, 22:00	#130
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I started my last read through of the discworlds on 2nd January and I just finished them on sunday 1st June (including the "younger adults"/Tiffany books but not including making money as it isn't out in paperback yet) Considering I only read them in the bath or just before bed I don't think that is too bad going (I wasn't aiming to speed read through them, I was just curious as to how long it would take) I currently have a few books started but due to a low mood, I've just not felt like reading/been able to get into them. Started I have Karin Slaughter Skin Privilege, Slash biog, Pratchetts Wings and A Witch Alone. Back in March I did get and read the most recent 3 Torchwood books which I enjoyed as much as the first set of 3. Considering how the tv season ended I am very glad I read them as it does give more insight to the characters which I then could see in the way the actors were portraying them. I also treated myself recently to Jim Butcher's book 1 in the Dresden file series. I had watched it on sky one and enjoyed it so when I found out that the characters were based on a set of books I decided to try them. The first book is called Storm Front and I finished it in about 3 days. I am planning on getting the rest at some point (list) just waiting to see if I can find any special offers or deals about My book list is completely out of date currently, the library has ended up being a bit of a dumping room so it is impossible for me to get in there, update my list and sort my books out until I sort everything else out. I am pondering trying to decorate it once I've sorted stuff but before I start sorting my books out as it'll probably be easier, but it'll depend on money, time and inclination. __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!