Gnash Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby 5/10 Can you imagine what it would be like to be almost completely paralysed and only be able to move one eyelid? I can't. Fortunately I don't have to as Jean-Dominique Bauby was in such a state and managed to 'write' a book about it. Not as good as it sounds. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capybara Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Michael Foot: A Life by Kenneth O. Morgan.Beautifully written, well investigated and refreshingly honest for an authorised biography. If you have an interest in Brittish left wing politics I'd suggest it's invaluable. I must give that a read.He was really ruffed up by the press. As much for the way he looked. When you see what followed..... Im away to start,not for the first time. The quiet American--Graham Green. and the History of the Cold War. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberman Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Dean Koontz - Twilight Eyes 7/10 Not his best but not his worst either. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 (edited) Ian Rankin - Set In Darkness. Enjoyable enough yarn, and in fact, the first Rebus novel I've read. I have to say, going by the books, Rebus is much more Ken Stott than John Hannah. 6/10 Edited March 16, 2009 by StewartyMac 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_B Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Rebus is much more Ken Stott than John Hannah. That was quite clearly one of the worst bits of casting ever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiDB Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I've just finished Brookmyres "all fun and games until somebody loses an eye" Wasn't bad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroongoon Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Alex Garland, The Beach. Better than the film. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberman Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Simon Kernick - Deadline 6/10 Not bad cop thriller about a young girl who is kidnapped and held for ransom. It followed the usual cop book formula of cop bends the rules to get results, cop gets suspended, cop carries on his investigation anyway, suspended cop saves the day. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberman Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Simon Kernick - Relentless 8/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Currently reading Dream Boogie a biography of Sam Cooke. Been using Google Street View to wander about the area of Chicago where he was brought up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrison Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Exit Music & Doors Open- Ian Rankin Saved the final Rebus book for a good while, but had to be done at some point. I enjoyed it, as I have all of the earlier efforts in the series. I then read Doors Open as Rankin's making an appearance at the Word Festival in Aberdeen, with his latest book being one of the topics he'll be discussing. A little more straight forward than the Rebus plots but it was still a good read set in familiar locations. Can't go wrong, really. Catacombs - John Farris Stolen from my dad's collection of Horror/Thriller/Adventure-type novels. Set largely in Tanzania, a group of archaeologists uncover something that could change the world, and that kind of thing. There are enough layers in the story to keep it interesting. An American author writing a novel set during the Cold War and manages to portray the Russians in a likeable enough manner - he deserves some praise for that. Pyramids - Terry Pratchett The one book in the "Gods Trilogy" I'd yet to read, and more of the usual silliness from Pratchett. I know the genre isn't to everyone's tastes, but the man's a genius. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Simon Kernick - Deadline 6/10Not bad cop thriller about a young girl who is kidnapped and held for ransom. It followed the usual cop book formula of cop bends the rules to get results, cop gets suspended, cop carries on his investigation anyway, suspended cop saves the day. Simon Kernick - Relentless 8/10 I'm currently reading his 'Murder Exchange' book. Most of his work seems to be much the same, but it's enjoyable enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Darkly Dreaming Dexter - Jeff Lindsay First book in the Dexter series and the basis for the TV show. Not bad, but not particularly great either. The TV show is actually far better, imho. 6/10 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uberman Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I'm currently reading his 'Murder Exchange' book. Most of his work seems to be much the same, but it's enjoyable enough. The 2 I read were quite similiar and featured the same characters but they were both easy reads and fairly enjoyable. I'll pay a visit to the charity shop tomorrow to see if they have anymore of his stuff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Coming back to me - Marcus Trescothick 8/10 really enjoyed this, gives a good insight into how he suffered at the hands of depression when he broke down on tour with england in India. Now reading Yes Man by Danny Wallace 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibby Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Sleephyhead by Mark Billingham - dark detective thriller. Absolutely epic storyline. Also dying o get any book written by Jeff Stelling. Jellyman Throws a Wobbly is coming out shortly and it's his take on what happens on Gillette Soccer Saturday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil-zoff-fn-ri Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Don't think anyone touched on this but ''Oor Wullie'' was on the whole vastly underrated. Sometimes predictable story lines, but 'earthy' and well written. Characters who were believable, authoritarian types such as policemen and teachers who have an austere image' often reduced to mere mortal status by the lovable rogues scampish exploits. Overall I'd give this a well deserved 8/10 and can't wait till this Christmas for more of the same. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers-jones Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Don't think anyone touched on this but ''Oor Wullie'' was on the whole vastly underrated. Sometimes predictable story lines, but 'earthy' and well written. Characters who were believable, authoritarian types such as policemen and teachers who have an austere image' often reduced to mere mortal status by the lovable rogues scampish exploits.Overall I'd give this a well deserved 8/10 and can't wait till this Christmas for more of the same. Typical idiotic response from a Celtic fan. Surprised it wasn't the Bible though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil-zoff-fn-ri Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Typical idiotic response from a Celtic fan. Surprised it wasn't the Bible though. Think you're stalking me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrgirl Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 The bone garden - Tess Gerritsen Her books are always a good read. Uberman - I've got all the Simon Kernick books and agree that although they are quite similiar they are enjoyable. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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