What are you reading and book reviews - Page 41

_dogma_ · 10-07-2009, 10:11

I'm reading the Heroin Diaries by Nikki Stixx. Really enjoying it, I love reading about peoples messed up lives!

But The Selfish Gene on the back burner for now as it was giving me a headache!!

NokkonWud · 10-07-2009, 11:20

Nearing the end of "Devil May Care", the new James Bond book by Sebastian Faulks, and so far it's quite .. average. I wouldn't overly recommend it, if it wasn't a 'Bond' book then it wouldn't have gotten close to the reviews or popularity its had. Shame.

Moving onto "My Sisters Keeper" by Jodi Picoult when I finish it. Should be on it by the end of the weekend.

Kitten · 10-07-2009, 12:13

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Originally Posted by volospian

If you have any interest in Rome, this series is an invaluable read.

Will have a look at these thanks!

Belmit · 10-07-2009, 14:06

Just about to start 'Why Does E=mc^2?' by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw. Came highly recommended and looking forward to it!

SCM · 10-07-2009, 16:05

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Originally Posted by volospian

Shame he died without finishing the series

Someone else will be finishing the series off as before he died he was dictating his work onto tape for completion later.

Fayshun · 10-07-2009, 19:49

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Originally Posted by Dymetrie

The Wasp Factory (freaky, just freaky).

Very, very freaky.

Tak · 10-07-2009, 20:35

Finished the first Bourne and while it was initially a bit hard to get in to, as the book progressed it did become a highly compelling read. I've only seen the films once and have a terrible memory for things like that that so couldn't draw comparisons between them (Jhadur says it is very different and has started reading the 1st book himself).

I'm now on to book 2 and again the first chapter or two was ... hard? No, just more like you actually had to pay attention - no easy read, there were things you needed to understand before the story could really get going. I'm now half way thru chapter 11 and again it has become highly addictive and compelling and, probably most importantly, enjoyable.

vix · 10-07-2009, 23:21

I'll give it a go again, I found it really hard to get into but if it gets easier I'll persevere! It is very very different to the film though and I couldn't get my head around that. I'll usually read a book before I see a film, but to be honest I didn't even realise the films were based on books!

Tak · 11-07-2009, 09:20

I started watching the second film last night and it was nothing like the book - I think at one point they use a trick which is in book 1 but that was it; even the geographical location is completely different.

semi-pro waster · 11-07-2009, 09:58

Just finished Filth by Irvine Welsh and quite enjoyed it, recognising a lot of Edinburgh in there although equally a lot of it is an Edinburgh that I've never fully seen, some of the vernacular is spot on and peculiarly Scottish but there's a bit that was completely new even to me so it might be a bit of a task to get into if you're not used to it. If I was of a cynical nature I'd wonder why one of Mr Welsh's least likeable characters happens to be a Jambo but I'm sure he wouldn't have used that device just to have a dig.

Going to start If This Is A Man by Primo Levi as it's part of the OcUK book club, looks like it could be an interesting read albeit about a rather disturbing subject matter.

10-07-2009, 10:11	#401
_dogma_ Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife. Posts: 278	I'm reading the Heroin Diaries by Nikki Stixx. Really enjoying it, I love reading about peoples messed up lives! But The Selfish Gene on the back burner for now as it was giving me a headache!! __________________

10-07-2009, 11:20	#402
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	Nearing the end of "Devil May Care", the new James Bond book by Sebastian Faulks, and so far it's quite .. average. I wouldn't overly recommend it, if it wasn't a 'Bond' book then it wouldn't have gotten close to the reviews or popularity its had. Shame. Moving onto "My Sisters Keeper" by Jodi Picoult when I finish it. Should be on it by the end of the weekend. __________________

10-07-2009, 14:06	#404
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	Just about to start 'Why Does E=mc^2?' by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw. Came highly recommended and looking forward to it! __________________

10-07-2009, 20:35	#407
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Finished the first Bourne and while it was initially a bit hard to get in to, as the book progressed it did become a highly compelling read. I've only seen the films once and have a terrible memory for things like that that so couldn't draw comparisons between them (Jhadur says it is very different and has started reading the 1st book himself). I'm now on to book 2 and again the first chapter or two was ... hard? No, just more like you actually had to pay attention - no easy read, there were things you needed to understand before the story could really get going. I'm now half way thru chapter 11 and again it has become highly addictive and compelling and, probably most importantly, enjoyable. __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

10-07-2009, 23:21	#408
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	I'll give it a go again, I found it really hard to get into but if it gets easier I'll persevere! It is very very different to the film though and I couldn't get my head around that. I'll usually read a book before I see a film, but to be honest I didn't even realise the films were based on books! __________________

11-07-2009, 09:20	#409
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	I started watching the second film last night and it was nothing like the book - I think at one point they use a trick which is in book 1 but that was it; even the geographical location is completely different. __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

11-07-2009, 09:58	#410
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Just finished Filth by Irvine Welsh and quite enjoyed it, recognising a lot of Edinburgh in there although equally a lot of it is an Edinburgh that I've never fully seen, some of the vernacular is spot on and peculiarly Scottish but there's a bit that was completely new even to me so it might be a bit of a task to get into if you're not used to it. If I was of a cynical nature I'd wonder why one of Mr Welsh's least likeable characters happens to be a Jambo but I'm sure he wouldn't have used that device just to have a dig. Going to start If This Is A Man by Primo Levi as it's part of the OcUK book club, looks like it could be an interesting read albeit about a rather disturbing subject matter. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard