What are you reading and book reviews - Page 47

Mondo · 12-08-2009, 13:59

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I'm so glad you liked it. I felt the same about the start, plus she's not really all that likeable initially but the fog clears after a while and it all makes sense.

I am going to read it in 1 sitting some time, its not a long book at all, and it should easily done in an afternoon, 2 hours top.

Reading One Day at the moment, only 4 chapters in (page 80 !), it's brilliant, and I think it'll be on the big screen in the next few years.

semi-pro waster · 12-08-2009, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Mondo

I have Enigma too, a friend recommended to me 10 years ago.....and i still have not read it.

At the rate I'm getting through it I should be done by the weekend I expect so I'll be able to add my voice to the support for reading it or not at that point.

NokkonWud · 13-08-2009, 11:19

Finished the Jeff Stelling Book, 'Jelleymans Thrown a Wobbly', and for any one who is a fan of Soccer Saturday it's a must read book. It's genuinely laugh out loud funny in places and covers a lot of information on not just the new panellists (Le Tissier, Merson, Thommo, Nicholas) but the older guard too (Rodney Marsh, Frank McLintock, George Best, Alan McInally, Alan Mulllery) as well as some of the fill in guests (Paul Walsh, John Salako, Tony Cottee etc..) and tells of stories in bars the night before, show preparation, what actually goes on and of course, there's a whole load on the man, the myth, the legend, Chris Kamara.

Anyone who likes football or that show or are intrigued by Jeff Stelling then I can't recommend it enough. The book covers Stellings career from how it began, the lucky breaks as well as the not so lucky ones (becoming the face of Sumo wrestling on Channel 4, working on TV-am with Sir Frost) but isn't swamped with all the details of his growing up and all this information comes at the end of the book rather than the start, it literally starts up at Soccer Saturday and works backwards.

Very good.

Matblack · 13-08-2009, 15:27

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Reading an 'easy' book at the moment, In Your Dreams by Tom Holt the follow up to The Portable Door and the second book in the JW Well's cycle. Very funny

MB

I've finished this now and I have to say I really really enjoyed it, I've read other Tom Holt books and enjoyed them but with this little series he's struck gold. The series which starts with The Portable Door revolves around JW Wells and Co, a rather 'niche' company based in the City of London and one of its new recruits.

Holt is a very prolific author but he produces quality work unlike some of the other writers in the comic fantasy genre he doesn't have the acerbic wit or darkness of Robert Rankin but is much closer to a Terry Pratchett style despite setting his books in a London and roughly now in time frame.

If you aren't ready to launch into a series but would like to try Tom Holt's work then Who's afraid of Beowolf or Expecting Someone Taller are both very good too but for me the JW Wells series are the best so far.

MB

Haly · 13-08-2009, 15:33

Sounds quite interesting

Might have to look for that in the library next.

I'm not really reading anything at the moment, attention span seems to be nil. But keep meaning to go back and read some Terry Pratchetts.

Garp · 13-08-2009, 17:44

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Currently working my way through "The Dark Elf Trilogy" by RA Salvatore, having just finished "Planet Pirates" trilogy by Anne McCaffrey.

Enjoyed his work. RA Salvatore is a pretty solid fantasy writer, with a penchance for the D&D universe the book is set in. Drizzt is an interesting Drow (Dark Elf) character, a supreme fighter born in the midst of betrayal, but good hearted unlike the majority of his race who live their lives driven by ambition where murders and massacres are perfectly fine as long as no one sees you.

_dogma_ · 13-08-2009, 17:56

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Now on Emperess Orchid by Anchee Min. Really pretty book about the last Emperess of China. Based on a true story and is very well written. The descriptions and characters are very indepth. Not finished yet but shouldn't take too long.

Finished this. Was good but finished very open ended so I'm now reading the 2nd part called The Last Empress.

Again, very good, so far. Loose ends from the first book are tied up. The descriptions are still as pretty and it's an enjoyable read. I'm learning stuff I had no idea about and it's brought out an interest in China's history.

Kitten · 13-08-2009, 18:56

^^ Dogma, have you read 'Memoirs of a Geisha'?

_dogma_ · 13-08-2009, 20:31

Yeah, It's really good.

I was actually planning on reading it again after I'm finished this one but I don't think my copy moved house with me!

The Last Empress and Empress Orchid are a bit similar to it Memoirs of a Geisha. So if you liked Memoirs you would like these

Kitten · 13-08-2009, 20:32

That's what I was thinking.. .I was going to suggest you read it if you hadn't

13-08-2009, 11:19	#463
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	Finished the Jeff Stelling Book, 'Jelleymans Thrown a Wobbly', and for any one who is a fan of Soccer Saturday it's a must read book. It's genuinely laugh out loud funny in places and covers a lot of information on not just the new panellists (Le Tissier, Merson, Thommo, Nicholas) but the older guard too (Rodney Marsh, Frank McLintock, George Best, Alan McInally, Alan Mulllery) as well as some of the fill in guests (Paul Walsh, John Salako, Tony Cottee etc..) and tells of stories in bars the night before, show preparation, what actually goes on and of course, there's a whole load on the man, the myth, the legend, Chris Kamara. Anyone who likes football or that show or are intrigued by Jeff Stelling then I can't recommend it enough. The book covers Stellings career from how it began, the lucky breaks as well as the not so lucky ones (becoming the face of Sumo wrestling on Channel 4, working on TV-am with Sir Frost) but isn't swamped with all the details of his growing up and all this information comes at the end of the book rather than the start, it literally starts up at Soccer Saturday and works backwards. Very good. __________________

13-08-2009, 15:33	#465
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Sounds quite interesting Might have to look for that in the library next. I'm not really reading anything at the moment, attention span seems to be nil. But keep meaning to go back and read some Terry Pratchetts. __________________ Halycopter

13-08-2009, 18:56	#468
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	^^ Dogma, have you read 'Memoirs of a Geisha'? __________________ "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

13-08-2009, 20:31	#469
_dogma_ Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife. Posts: 278	Yeah, It's really good. I was actually planning on reading it again after I'm finished this one but I don't think my copy moved house with me! The Last Empress and Empress Orchid are a bit similar to it Memoirs of a Geisha. So if you liked Memoirs you would like these __________________

13-08-2009, 20:32	#470
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	That's what I was thinking.. .I was going to suggest you read it if you hadn't __________________ "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