I read this
When: February 2011 ( for the second time)
Why:Re Read as I am giving away 48 copies on World Book Night
Plot:The human side of the Biafrian War
What I thought: I love the way this book just tells the human story of war, the characters do things without them appearing to be heroic. The book shows that normal human emotions, conflicts, likes, dislikes, wants and needs are the same in times of peace and war. A moving story.
10/10
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Thursday 24 February 2011
Italian Shoes by Henning Mankell
I read this
When: February 2011
Why:Loaned to me by Sue
Plot: From the writer of the Wallender books, surgeon makes a mistake takes off to become a sort of recluse, but the world interfers
What I thought: All the characters seemed like characters - a bit over the top, no one ordinary. Lots of nothing happening.
Score : 5/10
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When: February 2011
Why:Loaned to me by Sue
Plot: From the writer of the Wallender books, surgeon makes a mistake takes off to become a sort of recluse, but the world interfers
What I thought: All the characters seemed like characters - a bit over the top, no one ordinary. Lots of nothing happening.
Score : 5/10
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Deaf Sentence by David Lodge
I read this
When: January 2011
Why: Recommended at Writing Group
Plot:Deaf mans life and misadventures caused by mishearing
What I thought: Some good descriptions and very funy in parts, a light easy read.
Score: 6/10
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When: January 2011
Why: Recommended at Writing Group
Plot:Deaf mans life and misadventures caused by mishearing
What I thought: Some good descriptions and very funy in parts, a light easy read.
Score: 6/10
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Shades of Grey By Jasper FForde
I read this
When: January 2011
Why: Book Club Read
Plot: Britain in the future when class is determined by being able to see certain colours and shades - Colourocracy. Arranged marriages, totalitarian state, lies and deceit.
What I thought: Sort of Brave New World meets The Handmaid's Tale. I would have loved this book if it had been published when I was a teenager.
Score: 8/10
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When: January 2011
Why: Book Club Read
Plot: Britain in the future when class is determined by being able to see certain colours and shades - Colourocracy. Arranged marriages, totalitarian state, lies and deceit.
What I thought: Sort of Brave New World meets The Handmaid's Tale. I would have loved this book if it had been published when I was a teenager.
Score: 8/10
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Squirrel Meets Chipmunk By David Sedaris
I read this
When: January 2011
Why: Book Club read
Plot:Short stories with a macabre twist
What I thought: I couldn't make up my mind if tese stories were supposed to be funny or allegories
Score : 5/10
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When: January 2011
Why: Book Club read
Plot:Short stories with a macabre twist
What I thought: I couldn't make up my mind if tese stories were supposed to be funny or allegories
Score : 5/10
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Almost Moon By Alice Siebold
I read this
When: January 2011
Why: I had read The Lovely Bones, loaned to me by Thelma
Plot: A women kills her mother and the consequences that follow
What I thought: well written, harrowing again like TLB thoroughly enjoyable despite the subject matter.
Score 8/10
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When: January 2011
Why: I had read The Lovely Bones, loaned to me by Thelma
Plot: A women kills her mother and the consequences that follow
What I thought: well written, harrowing again like TLB thoroughly enjoyable despite the subject matter.
Score 8/10
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A Coney island of the Mind by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
I read this
When: January 2011
Why: I heard one read at Creative Writing group
Plot: Beat generation Poetry
What I thought: Brilliant - why haven't I heard of this poet before now/ still better late than never
Score: 10/10
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When: January 2011
Why: I heard one read at Creative Writing group
Plot: Beat generation Poetry
What I thought: Brilliant - why haven't I heard of this poet before now/ still better late than never
Score: 10/10
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A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway
I read this
When: January 2011 (for the second time)
Why: Book Club Read
Plot: EH's tale about his time in Paris as a young writer
What I thought: Glad I reread this, enjoyed it more now that I 'write' myself. Can be rather clunky at times at others flashes of EH's brilliance.
Score: 9/10
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When: January 2011 (for the second time)
Why: Book Club Read
Plot: EH's tale about his time in Paris as a young writer
What I thought: Glad I reread this, enjoyed it more now that I 'write' myself. Can be rather clunky at times at others flashes of EH's brilliance.
Score: 9/10
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To kill a Mocking Bird by Harper Lee
I read this
When: January 2011 (for the third time)
Why:A self imposed dare
Plot: Southern lawyer takes on the defence of a black man accused of raping a white woman
What I thought: Don't get me started! I know lots of people love it, but it's just not the book for me. Good plot, well written but I still can't say i enjoyed it, too much going off at a tangent for me.
Score : 7/10
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When: January 2011 (for the third time)
Why:A self imposed dare
Plot: Southern lawyer takes on the defence of a black man accused of raping a white woman
What I thought: Don't get me started! I know lots of people love it, but it's just not the book for me. Good plot, well written but I still can't say i enjoyed it, too much going off at a tangent for me.
Score : 7/10
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We Are All Made of Glue By Marina Lweycka
I read this
When: January 2011
Why: Book Club read
Plot: A women recently separated encounters a woman skip raider and strikes up a strange relationship with her and other characters
What I thought: A lot of characters in the novel, a light easy read. Some of the characters had 'demonic' names, I thought it would turn into a magical realism novel but it didn't
Score : 6/10
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When: January 2011
Why: Book Club read
Plot: A women recently separated encounters a woman skip raider and strikes up a strange relationship with her and other characters
What I thought: A lot of characters in the novel, a light easy read. Some of the characters had 'demonic' names, I thought it would turn into a magical realism novel but it didn't
Score : 6/10
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Bones of Betrayal By Jefferson Bass
I read this
When: December 2010
Why: I bought this cheap in Tesco
Plot: Forsenic detective tale set in Oak Ridge, with storyline concerning the implications around the development of the atom bomb.
What I thought:Enjoyable, easy read
Score: 6/10
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When: December 2010
Why: I bought this cheap in Tesco
Plot: Forsenic detective tale set in Oak Ridge, with storyline concerning the implications around the development of the atom bomb.
What I thought:Enjoyable, easy read
Score: 6/10
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Dead Like You by Peter James
I read this
When: November 2010
Why: It was on offer at £2.99 in Waterstones
Plot: Detective story set in Brighton, serial killer. Shoe fetish twists and turns
What I thought: A good holiday read (I don't usually read detective stories) but I learnt a lot about designer shoes
Score: 6/10
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When: November 2010
Why: It was on offer at £2.99 in Waterstones
Plot: Detective story set in Brighton, serial killer. Shoe fetish twists and turns
What I thought: A good holiday read (I don't usually read detective stories) but I learnt a lot about designer shoes
Score: 6/10
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Burning Bright by Tracey Chevalier
I read this
When:October 2010
Why:I like this author and I got this really cheap in the Borders closing down sale
Plot: 1700's Lambeth, a family move form Dorset to London and their adventures there.
What I thought: A short enjoyable read, not much substance to it though.
Score : 6/10
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When:October 2010
Why:I like this author and I got this really cheap in the Borders closing down sale
Plot: 1700's Lambeth, a family move form Dorset to London and their adventures there.
What I thought: A short enjoyable read, not much substance to it though.
Score : 6/10
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If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things by Jon McGregor
I read this
When: October 2010
Why: Recommended to me by Thelma
Plot:Don't want to spoil it - just read it - tip don't read the blurb I found it better not knowing what nobody was speaking of!
What I thought: beautifully written book. The prose is wondrfully poetic at times. A joy to read. I am a fan already.
Score: 10/10
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When: October 2010
Why: Recommended to me by Thelma
Plot:Don't want to spoil it - just read it - tip don't read the blurb I found it better not knowing what nobody was speaking of!
What I thought: beautifully written book. The prose is wondrfully poetic at times. A joy to read. I am a fan already.
Score: 10/10
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Everything Changes by Jonathan Tropper
I read this
When: August 2010
Why: I had read and enjoyed How to Talk to a Widower
Plot:Zachary King seems to have it all but as his wedding approaches he realises the all he has is maybe not all he wants.
What I thought: I liked this book, quite a quick light read
Score: 7/10
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When: August 2010
Why: I had read and enjoyed How to Talk to a Widower
Plot:Zachary King seems to have it all but as his wedding approaches he realises the all he has is maybe not all he wants.
What I thought: I liked this book, quite a quick light read
Score: 7/10
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The Crossing by Cormac McCarthy
I read this
When: August 2010
Why: second in the Border trilogy
Plot: Further adventures like ll the Pretty Horses
What I thought: I couldn't get into this one as easily as the other C McC I have read - still a good well written enjoyable read.
Score: 7/10
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When: August 2010
Why: second in the Border trilogy
Plot: Further adventures like ll the Pretty Horses
What I thought: I couldn't get into this one as easily as the other C McC I have read - still a good well written enjoyable read.
Score: 7/10
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All The Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
I read this
When:August 2010
Why: Another favourite author
Plot:Rite of passage novel set in the west USA cowboy country, and Mexico, friendship, love, trials and tribualtions
What I thought: A good read y one of my favourites
Score; 9/10
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When:August 2010
Why: Another favourite author
Plot:Rite of passage novel set in the west USA cowboy country, and Mexico, friendship, love, trials and tribualtions
What I thought: A good read y one of my favourites
Score; 9/10
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Falling Angels by Tracy Chevalier
I read this
When:August 2010
Why: I like this author
The plot: Set around the time of the suffragette movement
What I thought of it: liked the style - story timeline told form different characters points of view
Score 6/10
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When:August 2010
Why: I like this author
The plot: Set around the time of the suffragette movement
What I thought of it: liked the style - story timeline told form different characters points of view
Score 6/10
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A Fool's Alphabet by Sebastian Faulks
I read this
When: July 2010
Why: One of my favourite authors
Plot: Interesting book based on the life story of Pietro Russell and his family. Each chapter based on the alphabet
What I thought of this book: I enjoyed the way the story went back and forth in time and the style
Score: 8/10
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When: July 2010
Why: One of my favourite authors
Plot: Interesting book based on the life story of Pietro Russell and his family. Each chapter based on the alphabet
What I thought of this book: I enjoyed the way the story went back and forth in time and the style
Score: 8/10
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The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier
I read this
When:july 2010
Why: Because I read others by TC
Plot: Set across two time lines : modern day and 400 years ago. A story of two women connected by the French province they live in and family ties
What I thought of this book: I didn't really 'connect' with the modern day character. An Ok light read
Score: 5/10
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When:july 2010
Why: Because I read others by TC
Plot: Set across two time lines : modern day and 400 years ago. A story of two women connected by the French province they live in and family ties
What I thought of this book: I didn't really 'connect' with the modern day character. An Ok light read
Score: 5/10
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10 Sorry Stories by Mike Jackson
I read this
When: July 2010
Why: lent to me by Sarah as she had enjoyed it
Plot: 10 stories
What I thought of this book:enjoyable, grim yet lighthearted
Score:9/10
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When: July 2010
Why: lent to me by Sarah as she had enjoyed it
Plot: 10 stories
What I thought of this book:enjoyable, grim yet lighthearted
Score:9/10
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Hello Mum By Bernardine Evarist
I read this
When:July 2010
Why: Part of the library's quick read series
Plot: Story of modern day youngsters in London postcode designated gangs who can't venture across boundaries. 14 year old writes to his mum explaining the circumstances surrounding his death by stabbing
What I thought of this book:Short, the the point and believable
Score: 8/10
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When:July 2010
Why: Part of the library's quick read series
Plot: Story of modern day youngsters in London postcode designated gangs who can't venture across boundaries. 14 year old writes to his mum explaining the circumstances surrounding his death by stabbing
What I thought of this book:Short, the the point and believable
Score: 8/10
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And the Ass Saw the Angel
I read this
When: July 2010 - First read when it was published 20 years ago
Why:I loved it first time and once I read Child of God I wanted to re read
Plot: Euchrid Eucrow, a mute born to an abusive drunken mother and a father obsessed with cruel traps and animal torture. Has Angel visions. Genre; Southern Gothic
What I thought of this book:Weird but I like weird
Score: 10/10
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When: July 2010 - First read when it was published 20 years ago
Why:I loved it first time and once I read Child of God I wanted to re read
Plot: Euchrid Eucrow, a mute born to an abusive drunken mother and a father obsessed with cruel traps and animal torture. Has Angel visions. Genre; Southern Gothic
What I thought of this book:Weird but I like weird
Score: 10/10
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Mrs de Winter
I read this
When: Well I started it in June 2010
Why: Liked Howard's End is on the Landing
Plot: The Sequel to Rebecca
What I thought of this book: I jst couldn't get inti this one - have you read it? what did you think?
Score:
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When: Well I started it in June 2010
Why: Liked Howard's End is on the Landing
Plot: The Sequel to Rebecca
What I thought of this book: I jst couldn't get inti this one - have you read it? what did you think?
Score:
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Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier
I read this
When: June 2010
Why:Borrowed from Julie
Plot: Centred around Mary Anning the fossil finder, written chapter by chapter from her point of view and a middle class female friend/fossil enthusiast
What I thought of this book: I really enjoyed this especially as I used to work in the Department of Earth Sciences at Cambridge University.
Score: 8/10
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When: June 2010
Why:Borrowed from Julie
Plot: Centred around Mary Anning the fossil finder, written chapter by chapter from her point of view and a middle class female friend/fossil enthusiast
What I thought of this book: I really enjoyed this especially as I used to work in the Department of Earth Sciences at Cambridge University.
Score: 8/10
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Child of God by Cormac McCarthy
I read this
When: May 2010 - in fact I rad this twice straight off
Why:I love No Country of Old Men
Plot: Written c. 1973. A Tennessee local goes on a killing spree.
What I thought of this book: Very much in the Wasp Factory/And the Ass Saw the Angel vein
Score: 9/10
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When: May 2010 - in fact I rad this twice straight off
Why:I love No Country of Old Men
Plot: Written c. 1973. A Tennessee local goes on a killing spree.
What I thought of this book: Very much in the Wasp Factory/And the Ass Saw the Angel vein
Score: 9/10
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A Simple Act of Violence by R Ellory
I read this
When: May 2010
Why:I have read others by Ellory
Plot: A serial Killer, a detective, lots about Nicaragua, the CIA and the drugs trade. The US government, finding wars and the knock on effects.
What I thought of this book: Another good one from this author
Score: 8/10
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When: May 2010
Why:I have read others by Ellory
Plot: A serial Killer, a detective, lots about Nicaragua, the CIA and the drugs trade. The US government, finding wars and the knock on effects.
What I thought of this book: Another good one from this author
Score: 8/10
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Boomsday by Christopher Buckley
I read this
When: May 2010
Why:Holiday read, I bought this in Borders closing down sale in the USA
Plot: Book about baby boomers reaching retirement age and the effect on the Us economy.
What I thought of this book: The blurb says it's a funny book, but I must say I didn't quite get it. Ok to read on holiday
Score:4/10
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When: May 2010
Why:Holiday read, I bought this in Borders closing down sale in the USA
Plot: Book about baby boomers reaching retirement age and the effect on the Us economy.
What I thought of this book: The blurb says it's a funny book, but I must say I didn't quite get it. Ok to read on holiday
Score:4/10
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Black Dogs By Ian McEwan
I read this
When: May/June 2010
Why:I like some of Ian McEwans novels, so read all I can get.
Plot: Looks back at 2 lives from different perspectives
What I thought of this book: this one I liked
Score: 7/10
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When: May/June 2010
Why:I like some of Ian McEwans novels, so read all I can get.
Plot: Looks back at 2 lives from different perspectives
What I thought of this book: this one I liked
Score: 7/10
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We Have to Talk about Kevin
I read this
When: Well I started it in 2008
Why: I keep leaving this in teh conservatory and only pick it up when the weather is warm enough to sit in there and only then when I have the time.
Plot: Series of letters about a teenage mass killer
What I thought of this book: Will comment when i finally complete it
Score:
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When: Well I started it in 2008
Why: I keep leaving this in teh conservatory and only pick it up when the weather is warm enough to sit in there and only then when I have the time.
Plot: Series of letters about a teenage mass killer
What I thought of this book: Will comment when i finally complete it
Score:
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Laughter in the Dark by Vladimir Nabokov
I read this
When: May 2010
Why: I loved Lolita
Plot: Adultery, murder, scams
What I thought of this book: Exciting plot lines, small but interesting book. Very much like a 1950's murder mystery film script.
Score: 6/10
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When: May 2010
Why: I loved Lolita
Plot: Adultery, murder, scams
What I thought of this book: Exciting plot lines, small but interesting book. Very much like a 1950's murder mystery film script.
Score: 6/10
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Intimacy by Jean Paul Satre
I read this
When: Started in March 2010 and left in the side, still haven't picked it up again
Why: Read other JPS and enjoyed them, just haven't got round to this one yet.
Plot:
What I thought of this book:
Score:
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When: Started in March 2010 and left in the side, still haven't picked it up again
Why: Read other JPS and enjoyed them, just haven't got round to this one yet.
Plot:
What I thought of this book:
Score:
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Serious Creativity by Edward De Bono
I read this
When: Started in Jan 2010
Why: I have read lots of other Edward de Bono, I tend to dip in and out of this
Plot: de Bono is a business guru and as I have a business degree I have com across lots of his ideas and concepts, difficlut to describe unless you are familiar with his work.
What I thought of this book: Haven't finished this one yet
Score:
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When: Started in Jan 2010
Why: I have read lots of other Edward de Bono, I tend to dip in and out of this
Plot: de Bono is a business guru and as I have a business degree I have com across lots of his ideas and concepts, difficlut to describe unless you are familiar with his work.
What I thought of this book: Haven't finished this one yet
Score:
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Down Under by Bill Bryson
I read this
When:Well I started it in Jan 2010,put it down in the lounge where it still languishes
Why:I have read and enjoyed a lot of Bill Bryson's work, I ut this down and other books have 'got in the way' of my picking it back up again...
Plot: Bryson in Australia
What I thought of this book: Haven't finished it, wil report when I do
Score:
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When:Well I started it in Jan 2010,put it down in the lounge where it still languishes
Why:I have read and enjoyed a lot of Bill Bryson's work, I ut this down and other books have 'got in the way' of my picking it back up again...
Plot: Bryson in Australia
What I thought of this book: Haven't finished it, wil report when I do
Score:
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The Girl with the Pearl Earring By Tracey Chevalier
I read this
When: April 2010
Why: Thought it would be a not too taxing read when I was ill.
Plot: Vermeer's maid's story. Catholic, Protestants, Poverty, Plague, Morals
What I thought of this book:A surprisingly good read
Score: 7/10
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When: April 2010
Why: Thought it would be a not too taxing read when I was ill.
Plot: Vermeer's maid's story. Catholic, Protestants, Poverty, Plague, Morals
What I thought of this book:A surprisingly good read
Score: 7/10
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Tuesday 22 February 2011
Purple Hibiscus By Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
I read this book
When:April 2010
Why:I had previously read Half of a Yellow Sun and really enjoyed that.
Plot:Nigeria, family, abuse...
What I thought: A good read.
Score:9/10
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When:April 2010
Why:I had previously read Half of a Yellow Sun and really enjoyed that.
Plot:Nigeria, family, abuse...
What I thought: A good read.
Score:9/10
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The Stranger at the Palazzo d'Oro by Paul Theroux
I read this book
When:March 2010
Why:Borrowed from the 'library' where I work - IPH
Plot:Sixties Italy - seduction and other stories
What I thought: A good light read
Score:6/10
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When:March 2010
Why:Borrowed from the 'library' where I work - IPH
Plot:Sixties Italy - seduction and other stories
What I thought: A good light read
Score:6/10
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A Quiet Belief in Angels
I read this book
When:April 2010
Why:Because I enjoyed Ghostheart
Plot:Mass murderer of children and a lifelong hunt by the writer.
What I thought: Some brilkiant dialogue, really liked this one
Score:9/10
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When:April 2010
Why:Because I enjoyed Ghostheart
Plot:Mass murderer of children and a lifelong hunt by the writer.
What I thought: Some brilkiant dialogue, really liked this one
Score:9/10
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Tea Time for the Traditionally Built by Alexander McCall Smith
I read this book
When: April 2010
Why:Part of the Botswana Series
Plot:Botswana life mixed with dectective story and love interests
What I thought: A light enjoyable read when I was ill.
Score:5/10
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When: April 2010
Why:Part of the Botswana Series
Plot:Botswana life mixed with dectective story and love interests
What I thought: A light enjoyable read when I was ill.
Score:5/10
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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Steig Larrson
I read this book
When:April 2010
Why:The third in the Millennium Trilogy
Plot:More murder and mayhem in Sweden!
What I thought: As usual a somewhat complicated plot - but not overly so, very enjoyable read
Score:6/10
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When:April 2010
Why:The third in the Millennium Trilogy
Plot:More murder and mayhem in Sweden!
What I thought: As usual a somewhat complicated plot - but not overly so, very enjoyable read
Score:6/10
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Monday 21 February 2011
The Girl who Played with Fire by Steig Larrson
I read this
When: March 2010
Why: Second in the Millennium Trilogy
Plot: More sex, violence and murder
What I thought of it : Got into this one a lot easier than the first one, suppose I was more familiar with the characters. A really exciting read
Marks 8/10
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When: March 2010
Why: Second in the Millennium Trilogy
Plot: More sex, violence and murder
What I thought of it : Got into this one a lot easier than the first one, suppose I was more familiar with the characters. A really exciting read
Marks 8/10
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Amsterdam - Ian McEwan
I read this
When: March 2010
Why: I like some of Ian McEwan's books, others I can't get into.
Plot: Composer goes to Amsterdam with a friend who wants voluntary euthanasia and they poison each other.
What I thought of it: short, Ok good plot/story line, but I have trouble liking the characters
Marks 6/10
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When: March 2010
Why: I like some of Ian McEwan's books, others I can't get into.
Plot: Composer goes to Amsterdam with a friend who wants voluntary euthanasia and they poison each other.
What I thought of it: short, Ok good plot/story line, but I have trouble liking the characters
Marks 6/10
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The Careful Use of Compliments by Alexander McCall Smith
I read this
When: January 2010
Why: Bought in the Borders closing down sale
Plot: One of the Edinburgh - Isabel Dalhousie Novels
What I thought: Ok, very light read, did not have much empathy with the characters in this book
Marks 5/10
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When: January 2010
Why: Bought in the Borders closing down sale
Plot: One of the Edinburgh - Isabel Dalhousie Novels
What I thought: Ok, very light read, did not have much empathy with the characters in this book
Marks 5/10
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Brooklynn by Coln Toben
I read this
When: February 2010
Why:Borrowed from Ian Skinner (thanks) read on recommendation form the St John's Street Writers Group
Plot: Set in the 1950's plot is centred round an Irish girl who goes to live in New York.
What I thought: Well written, not usual subject matter for me to read or be interested in so I was very impressed that I enjoyed this so much.
Marks 7/10
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When: February 2010
Why:Borrowed from Ian Skinner (thanks) read on recommendation form the St John's Street Writers Group
Plot: Set in the 1950's plot is centred round an Irish girl who goes to live in New York.
What I thought: Well written, not usual subject matter for me to read or be interested in so I was very impressed that I enjoyed this so much.
Marks 7/10
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Howard's End is on the Landing by Susan Hill
I read this
When:February 2010
Why: Borrowed from Julie
Plot: For 1 year Susan Hill decides to read only the books she already owns. This book is a journey through her house and bookshelves.
What I thought: This book insoired me to keep a record of the books I have read and some notes on them, which led to my setting up thsi blog - thank you Susan Hill
Marks 9/10
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When:February 2010
Why: Borrowed from Julie
Plot: For 1 year Susan Hill decides to read only the books she already owns. This book is a journey through her house and bookshelves.
What I thought: This book insoired me to keep a record of the books I have read and some notes on them, which led to my setting up thsi blog - thank you Susan Hill
Marks 9/10
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larrson
I read this
When: March 2010
Why:On recommendation of Julie Oakley - bought at Borders closing down sale
Plot: Crime thriller set in Sweden, full of Nazi undertones, violence, sex and violence.
What I thought : Clunky at times but I did like the way the characters were called by different names at different times/circumstances
Marks 6/10
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When: March 2010
Why:On recommendation of Julie Oakley - bought at Borders closing down sale
Plot: Crime thriller set in Sweden, full of Nazi undertones, violence, sex and violence.
What I thought : Clunky at times but I did like the way the characters were called by different names at different times/circumstances
Marks 6/10
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Ghostheart by R.J.Ellory
I read this
When: January 2010
Why: bought as part of a set of 1/2 priced books in the Wh Smiths sale
Plot: A girl owns a bookshop, crime, mystery and suspense. Set in New York
What I thought : I really liked this one, quite a light read.
Marks 7/10
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When: January 2010
Why: bought as part of a set of 1/2 priced books in the Wh Smiths sale
Plot: A girl owns a bookshop, crime, mystery and suspense. Set in New York
What I thought : I really liked this one, quite a light read.
Marks 7/10
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The Little Stranger by Sarah Walters
I read this
When: January 2010
Why: Borrowed from Pat McHugh (St John's Street Writer's Group)
Plot:Written from a male perspective - Doctor at the time of the birth of the NHS, fascinating stuff. Struggles about money and class issues.
What I thought : slow, slightly menacing pace, intriguing and eerie
Marks 8/10
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When: January 2010
Why: Borrowed from Pat McHugh (St John's Street Writer's Group)
Plot:Written from a male perspective - Doctor at the time of the birth of the NHS, fascinating stuff. Struggles about money and class issues.
What I thought : slow, slightly menacing pace, intriguing and eerie
Marks 8/10
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Affinity - Sarah Walters
I read this
When:February 2010
Why:Christmas Present
Plot:Girls of course, spiritualism, suicide, meldrodrama set in a middle class home and a working class prisoner
What I thought : Sarah Walters at her best I think. Good strong characters
Marks 9.5/10
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When:February 2010
Why:Christmas Present
Plot:Girls of course, spiritualism, suicide, meldrodrama set in a middle class home and a working class prisoner
What I thought : Sarah Walters at her best I think. Good strong characters
Marks 9.5/10
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The White Tiger by Aravind Adica
I read this
When: February 2010
Why:I bought this in the Borders closing down sale because it won the 2008 Man Booker prize
Plot: Written as a series of letters (epistle) story about an Indian driver/ entrepreneur/ murderer.
What I thought: I really enjoyed the style, pace and tone of this novel.
Marks 9/10
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When: February 2010
Why:I bought this in the Borders closing down sale because it won the 2008 Man Booker prize
Plot: Written as a series of letters (epistle) story about an Indian driver/ entrepreneur/ murderer.
What I thought: I really enjoyed the style, pace and tone of this novel.
Marks 9/10
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The Death of Bunny Munro - Nick Cave
I read this
When: January 2010
Why: I loved When the ass saw the Angel 20 years ago.
I love Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Music.
Plot: The life and death of a seedy salesman working for a cosmetics company. Bunny Munro's wife kills herself leaving him to go on the road/run with his young son.
What I thought: Boys/man's book liked the style though enjoyed it
Marks 8/10
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When: January 2010
Why: I loved When the ass saw the Angel 20 years ago.
I love Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Music.
Plot: The life and death of a seedy salesman working for a cosmetics company. Bunny Munro's wife kills herself leaving him to go on the road/run with his young son.
What I thought: Boys/man's book liked the style though enjoyed it
Marks 8/10
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Update on World Book Night Saturday 5 March 2011
I have just heard from Jen the Manager at Waterstones at the Arc Bury St Edmunds that my title (Half of a Yellow Sun) along with a further 9 from the World Book Night list will be given away on the night of Saturday 5 March. The branch will reopen at 7pm for a special evening. I will be there on the night and hope that you will be able to come along for a fun evening.
I will blog further information as I receive it.
Helen
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Sunday 6 February 2011
World Book Night 2011
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This is my blog for comments on books I am reading, books I have read, books I would like to read and books I hope to write, in fact everything books!
I was lucky enough to be one of the people chosen to participate in the first World Book Night. I will be collecting 48 copies of Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie from Waterstone's Bookstore at the Arc in Bury St Edmunds on 5 March 2011. I chose this book from the 25 titles because I first read it on recommendation from a friend in Cambridge who had been recommended it by a relative in Denmark. I would like to see just how far these 48 books can travel. In the spirit of reading and sharing good books I will be giving the books away in various ways. I would like everyone who receives a copy and reads it to share their thoughts about the book on this blog and to pass it on http://myworldbooknight.blogspot.com
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This is my blog for comments on books I am reading, books I have read, books I would like to read and books I hope to write, in fact everything books!
I was lucky enough to be one of the people chosen to participate in the first World Book Night. I will be collecting 48 copies of Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie from Waterstone's Bookstore at the Arc in Bury St Edmunds on 5 March 2011. I chose this book from the 25 titles because I first read it on recommendation from a friend in Cambridge who had been recommended it by a relative in Denmark. I would like to see just how far these 48 books can travel. In the spirit of reading and sharing good books I will be giving the books away in various ways. I would like everyone who receives a copy and reads it to share their thoughts about the book on this blog and to pass it on http://myworldbooknight.blogspot.com
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