Books - What are you reading?
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I've just finished "Beneath the Bleeding" by Val McDermid, a Carol Jordan / Tony Hill novel. Good as they always are, really. I went off this series for ages, but I've read a few recently and can't remember now what put me off them. A footballer contracts what appears to be a strange virus, and things spiral from there.
I was thinking that with Banks and Grace, this might make a good TV series. Then I recalled that ITV did "Wire in the Blood" which is based on these characters and I didn't watch it.
I was thinking that with Banks and Grace, this might make a good TV series. Then I recalled that ITV did "Wire in the Blood" which is based on these characters and I didn't watch it.
I must have heard a review or seen something somewhere - maybe here? - which prompted me to seek out and read:
...and, overall, I found it a really enjoyable read.
I think he's a relatively new author and, whilst it might not be highest literary "quality", and I did have to persevere when it wasn't initially very captivating, it turned into a good yarn, well told, and with some interesting insights into culture a little different to my own background, so was compelling on several fronts.
I found after a while that I could quite start to feel for the characters too - which is always the deciding factor, isn't it?
I'd compare it to the Mark Dawson's "John Milton" series of books - not the highest literary calibre, but good yarns anyway.
...and, overall, I found it a really enjoyable read.
I think he's a relatively new author and, whilst it might not be highest literary "quality", and I did have to persevere when it wasn't initially very captivating, it turned into a good yarn, well told, and with some interesting insights into culture a little different to my own background, so was compelling on several fronts.
I found after a while that I could quite start to feel for the characters too - which is always the deciding factor, isn't it?
I'd compare it to the Mark Dawson's "John Milton" series of books - not the highest literary calibre, but good yarns anyway.
DoctorX said:
Legend83 said:
Now reading "Unnatural Causes" by Dr Richard Shepherd, one of the UK's top forensic pathologists. Interesting and sobering stuff.
I really enjoyed that one, fascinating stuff.Reading Scindler's List for the third of fourth time having first read read it nigh on forty years ago.
It's (for me), a slow read because of the intensity of the subject.
Breaks are neccessary.
I usually get through about three books a week, this is more like a week a chapter.
That said, I think it, and Levi's If This is a Man should both be compulsory reading in schools.
It's (for me), a slow read because of the intensity of the subject.
Breaks are neccessary.
I usually get through about three books a week, this is more like a week a chapter.
That said, I think it, and Levi's If This is a Man should both be compulsory reading in schools.
As usual got more than one on the go. At work it's
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors by Dan Jones. I've read a few books on this period. This one is up there with the best. Covers a wider period than just the wars era going into the roots of it. Easy style to read.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0571288081/ref...
At home reading Low Level Hell - a biography of a vietnam Helecopter pilot. Good but not in the same class as Chickenhawk.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1908059036/ref...
And I'm re-reading after a gap of a decade or so "The Hard Way" a Jack Reacher about a New York kidnapping. This may be a record but I am at page 260 and Jsck hasn't battered or killed anyone yet.
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors by Dan Jones. I've read a few books on this period. This one is up there with the best. Covers a wider period than just the wars era going into the roots of it. Easy style to read.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0571288081/ref...
At home reading Low Level Hell - a biography of a vietnam Helecopter pilot. Good but not in the same class as Chickenhawk.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1908059036/ref...
And I'm re-reading after a gap of a decade or so "The Hard Way" a Jack Reacher about a New York kidnapping. This may be a record but I am at page 260 and Jsck hasn't battered or killed anyone yet.
irc said:
As usual got more than one on the go. At work it's
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors by Dan Jones. I've read a few books on this period. This one is up there with the best. Covers a wider period than just the wars era going into the roots of it. Easy style to read.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0571288081/ref...
At home reading Low Level Hell - a biography of a vietnam Helecopter pilot. Good but not in the same class as Chickenhawk.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1908059036/ref...
And I'm re-reading after a gap of a decade or so "The Hard Way" a Jack Reacher about a New York kidnapping. This may be a record but I am at page 260 and Jsck hasn't battered or killed anyone yet.
Any mention of his toothbrush yet ?The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors by Dan Jones. I've read a few books on this period. This one is up there with the best. Covers a wider period than just the wars era going into the roots of it. Easy style to read.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0571288081/ref...
At home reading Low Level Hell - a biography of a vietnam Helecopter pilot. Good but not in the same class as Chickenhawk.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1908059036/ref...
And I'm re-reading after a gap of a decade or so "The Hard Way" a Jack Reacher about a New York kidnapping. This may be a record but I am at page 260 and Jsck hasn't battered or killed anyone yet.
egor110 said:
irc said:
As usual got more than one on the go. At work it's
The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors by Dan Jones. I've read a few books on this period. This one is up there with the best. Covers a wider period than just the wars era going into the roots of it. Easy style to read.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0571288081/ref...
At home reading Low Level Hell - a biography of a vietnam Helecopter pilot. Good but not in the same class as Chickenhawk.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1908059036/ref...
And I'm re-reading after a gap of a decade or so "The Hard Way" a Jack Reacher about a New York kidnapping. This may be a record but I am at page 260 and Jsck hasn't battered or killed anyone yet.
Any mention of his toothbrush yet ?The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors by Dan Jones. I've read a few books on this period. This one is up there with the best. Covers a wider period than just the wars era going into the roots of it. Easy style to read.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0571288081/ref...
At home reading Low Level Hell - a biography of a vietnam Helecopter pilot. Good but not in the same class as Chickenhawk.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1908059036/ref...
And I'm re-reading after a gap of a decade or so "The Hard Way" a Jack Reacher about a New York kidnapping. This may be a record but I am at page 260 and Jsck hasn't battered or killed anyone yet.
No great revelations, or at least nothing that was not already known. I think probably quite close to the truth, although I suspect a few contentious points in there dependent upon people's own axes to grind as they provided material, and a recent history lesson, putting together all the known info about Neil Woodford:
Overall, quite good, fairly dry... and odd point or two where the author veers towards branding Woodford as a bit of a victim, but generally good at putting things into context. An easy-read history lesson.
Sadly, it seems like this will need at least another chapter added as Woodford tries to get back on his horse.
Overall, quite good, fairly dry... and odd point or two where the author veers towards branding Woodford as a bit of a victim, but generally good at putting things into context. An easy-read history lesson.
Sadly, it seems like this will need at least another chapter added as Woodford tries to get back on his horse.
Just finished re reading the Cruel Sea. Excellent as expected
About to start The only way out. author is RM Wingfield
About British infantryman's experiences from August 1944
Published in the 1950's
Read it a few times in my teens. was in my dads collection.
Gives a good insight into how it was. Worth a read. Amazon has a few used copies
About to start The only way out. author is RM Wingfield
About British infantryman's experiences from August 1944
Published in the 1950's
Read it a few times in my teens. was in my dads collection.
Gives a good insight into how it was. Worth a read. Amazon has a few used copies
Mezzanine said:
egor110 said:
Just finished Gordon corera's Russians amongst us...
Thanks for recommending this, was a good read and slotted in well with some of the other books I have read around similar subjects (From Russia With Blood, The Spy and The Traitor).If you want another suggestion try army of none , all about autonomous warfare.
Interesting but a bit to techy for me , so now im reading around the world in 80 trains .
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