Books - What are you reading?
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I've just finished "The law of nines" by Terry Goodkind. Not the kind of thing I usually read, a chap inherits a massive plot of land that has something to do with humans from "another world" where technology doesn't exist but magic does, those still there are trying to kill him so they can do something with his inheritance. Not as bad as my in-depth review suggests, quite readable if a bit magic-y from time to time.
Started this yesterday after the various puff pieces in the newspapers. Greatly enjoying it, I'm not a Beatles fan in particular, but am interested in how they have been woven into the British psyche over time. Not an in-depth account of the band's history but an enjoyable viewpoint from the author which compares and contrasts the more scholarly tomes on Beatles history.
downthepub said:
Started this yesterday after the various puff pieces in the newspapers. Greatly enjoying it, I'm not a Beatles fan in particular, but am interested in how they have been woven into the British psyche over time. Not an in-depth account of the band's history but an enjoyable viewpoint from the author which compares and contrasts the more scholarly tomes on Beatles history.
Oh, one to add to my reading list, thanks!Currently reading Peter Hince - Queen Unseen and really enjoying it. A lovely insight into how the band were in their downtime and on stage from Peter Hince who was Fred and Deaky's roadie.
A few to report on after the holidays. "The Lies We Tell" by Niki Mackay. Another female police officer, now a private detective because alcohol problems caused her to leave the force. She is contacted by the wife of a rich film producer because her 16-yr-old daughter has not come home and the search starts. The plot is OK, the girl is found and returned in the end, but why oh why did the author choose paedophilia as the underlying subject? It's OK, but I wouldn't recommend it really.
The next was a present from my daughter, knowing how much I love the film Master and Commander. Another Jack Aubrey novel by Patrick O'Brian called "The Mauritius Command" woven around the capture of Mauritius from the French during the Bonaparte wars. His knowledge of the correct terminology and expressions of the day are superb, and since most of the book is historical fact I thoroughly enjoyed it - especially since we were going to Mauritius! If you like historical novels, this is for you.
Finally, as much as I like the Jack Reacher novels there is, for me anyway, no comparison with the Dave Robicheaux novels by James Lee Burke. His prose is as always outstanding, his descriptive powers making you feel you are there,that you can smell and feel what he is seeing. This, the latest in the series, called "The New Iberia Blues" does not disappoint and was one of those books I just didn't want to end. For me, outstanding.
The next was a present from my daughter, knowing how much I love the film Master and Commander. Another Jack Aubrey novel by Patrick O'Brian called "The Mauritius Command" woven around the capture of Mauritius from the French during the Bonaparte wars. His knowledge of the correct terminology and expressions of the day are superb, and since most of the book is historical fact I thoroughly enjoyed it - especially since we were going to Mauritius! If you like historical novels, this is for you.
Finally, as much as I like the Jack Reacher novels there is, for me anyway, no comparison with the Dave Robicheaux novels by James Lee Burke. His prose is as always outstanding, his descriptive powers making you feel you are there,that you can smell and feel what he is seeing. This, the latest in the series, called "The New Iberia Blues" does not disappoint and was one of those books I just didn't want to end. For me, outstanding.
lowdrag said:
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Finally, as much as I like the Jack Reacher novels there is, for me anyway, no comparison with the Dave Robicheaux novels by James Lee Burke. His prose is as always outstanding, his descriptive powers making you feel you are there,that you can smell and feel what he is seeing. This, the latest in the series, called "The New Iberia Blues" does not disappoint and was one of those books I just didn't want to end. For me, outstanding.
I couldn't agree more. Finally, as much as I like the Jack Reacher novels there is, for me anyway, no comparison with the Dave Robicheaux novels by James Lee Burke. His prose is as always outstanding, his descriptive powers making you feel you are there,that you can smell and feel what he is seeing. This, the latest in the series, called "The New Iberia Blues" does not disappoint and was one of those books I just didn't want to end. For me, outstanding.
I started reading JLB's work when there was a free copy of Black Cherry Blues stuck on the cover of GQ in the early 90s. I then found a more in Waterstone's and I've now read every book he's written, not only those featuring Dave Robicheaux.
Phenomenal pieces of work.
JLB's writing even inspired me to go on holiday in the Deep South in the late 90s!
RC1807 said:
lowdrag said:
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Finally, as much as I like the Jack Reacher novels there is, for me anyway, no comparison with the Dave Robicheaux novels by James Lee Burke. His prose is as always outstanding, his descriptive powers making you feel you are there,that you can smell and feel what he is seeing. This, the latest in the series, called "The New Iberia Blues" does not disappoint and was one of those books I just didn't want to end. For me, outstanding.
I couldn't agree more. Finally, as much as I like the Jack Reacher novels there is, for me anyway, no comparison with the Dave Robicheaux novels by James Lee Burke. His prose is as always outstanding, his descriptive powers making you feel you are there,that you can smell and feel what he is seeing. This, the latest in the series, called "The New Iberia Blues" does not disappoint and was one of those books I just didn't want to end. For me, outstanding.
I started reading JLB's work when there was a free copy of Black Cherry Blues stuck on the cover of GQ in the early 90s. I then found a more in Waterstone's and I've now read every book he's written, not only those featuring Dave Robicheaux.
Phenomenal pieces of work.
JLB's writing even inspired me to go on holiday in the Deep South in the late 90s!
Follow him on facebook. Even his Facebook posts are so descriptive.
He lives in Montana
His daughter Alafair is an author as well who is well worth a read
Prolex-UK said:
I too have read all his works.
Follow him on facebook. Even his Facebook posts are so descriptive.
He lives in Montana
His daughter Alafair is an author as well who is well worth a read
I'm an FB stalker of JLB. I've not yet read any of Alafair's work.Follow him on facebook. Even his Facebook posts are so descriptive.
He lives in Montana
His daughter Alafair is an author as well who is well worth a read
I finished another Stuart MacBride yesterday, "All that's dead", another cheery number...
I'm going to read The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, today.
My daughter read this book for English literature this year. She tells me it's very funny.
(English is taught as a 4th language at her school (although we're an English speaking household), so it's amazing to read her and her friends' essays, which I'd say are A level standard, genuinely!)
Anyway, I look forward to reading something more cheery from today.....
Enjoy your bank holiday, such as you can!
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