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What I Talk About When I Talk About Runningby: Haruki Murakami August 07, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Biography |
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Well I'm coming at this from he opposite direction from Emma (above), but I agree with her assessment of the book.
As a 50-something runner and lover of Murakami's novels I found this fascinating - read it in one sitting (well, lying - it was an overnight hospital stay). Recmmended for runners and couch potatoes alike. >>More Details |
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The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: or the Murder at Road Hill House: Or the Murder at Road Hill Houseby: Kate Summerscale July 26, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Biography |
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This book exists of three interwoven strands: a recounting of a murder, a social history of the period that the murder occured, and discussions of contemporary crime fiction.
The first strand worked fine, and I appreciate the necessity of the second, but the detours into the contemporary crime fiction completely ruined the rhythm of the book for me. Where I had been hooked, I found my mind wandering, hoping the book would get back on track in as short a time as possible. The prose was also, at times, rather too flowery for my liking. I would have enjoyed the book more if it were a straight account of the murder which, it must be said, the author has researched very well. >>More Details |
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everythingby: Elizabeth Gilbert March 05, 2007 Best Selling > Books > Biography |
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I'm nearly at the end of the book but couldn't wait to say what a thoroughly enjoyable, funny, and thought provoking read this book has been. I've read this as an atheist with an always enquiring mind. I've not felt pressured into following Ms Gilbert's beliefs - this is not a "Try this at home" or a "How to be successful" book, nor is it judgmental of any religions. This is Gilbert's very personal journey and it explains ideas and practices from most religions. I have an understanding of where she's coming from. It hasn't changed my views of the practised religions, but it has encouraged me to read further.It could also be titled "A tourist's guide to searching for God" as the descriptions of the places Gilbert visits could rank with any good ... Read More:
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Wife in the Northby: Judith O'Reilly July 03, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Biography |
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I haven't even finished the book and feel compelled to write a review, partly to defend Judith against the nasty ones here complaining about her running out of petrol. I have had a few of those for my own books, one even complaining that I have a husband called Rupert! This is a really great read. There is so much to relate to, to laugh at and to sympathise with. Judith writes brilliantly, her style is totally addictive and she has a really poignant way of expressing things, especially her feelings for her children. I hope this book does really well, it deserves to. So what if she doesn't know where the nearest garage is?
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My Booky Wookby: Russell Brand July 10, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Biography |
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I don't consider myself a RB fan but I was curious about this book. I expected it to be mad-cap & irritating and wondered how it had become so popular. However, I was captivated right from the start and impressed by Russell's honesty. The writing style meant that I needed to have a dictionary at hand sometimes to look up the unusual words he used, this spoilt things a bit (as I wanted to keep reading) but overall it was very enjoyable. Russell comes across as a very bright, caring man and I would love to read a follow up now that he's a success in the USA.
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The Gameby: Neil Strauss December 06, 2007 Best Selling > Books > Biography |
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What a discovery!!! I bought this book as part of some research for my own book and I was very pleasantly surprised.
I never made the connection that Mr Strauss was the co-author of the much lauded Motley Crue's "The Dirt". Ok, the stories in this book may seem a bit stretched or hard to believe, but hey, it's Americans we are talking about. What I have to say is that reading this book made me look back on my failures and successes at picking women, and it was almost uncanny to read word by word where I went right and wrong. The Game is a bit of a cross between Queer Eye For The Straight Guy cum Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus cum any rock and roll tale of debauchery you care to think of. Interesting but ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Cityboy: Beer and Loathing in the Square Mileby: Geraint Anderson June 26, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Biography |
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As one other reviewer said: could have been written by anyone who kept a diary. I have lost interest after 3 chapters ( the trading floor had traders AND Market makers ????)
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Shakespeare: The World as a Stage (Eminent Lives)by: Bill Bryson April 01, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Biography |
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Bill Bryson is more or less superman in today's literary world. He transcends subjects in a single bound and the globe in another. He's a talented critic, writer and humourist. It's a good job, to use modern vernacular, that he's the daddy because, with this one, he's taken on the mother of all literary subjects.
He's done so wisely. He's not attempted to become an original researcher and posit new theories about the man's identity or his plays and other works. He has essentially evaluated and sumamrised the existing state of Shakepearian debate and study, providing his own critique of what is compelling and credible. Thankfully, Bryson was born without a 'boredom gene' and the book reaches any audience, reading so easily. The man does not do dull. ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Katherine Swynford: The Story of John of Gaunt and His Scandalous Duchessby: Alison Weir August 07, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Biography |
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I was disappointed. Katherine Swynford is barely a ghost in this book. On the other hand we learn an enormous amount about the cast of hundreds who knew or were related or even contemporary with her. The book jumps around a great deal as well, filling in history about people I had no interest in and drifting away from what was supposed to be the main theme. That was confusing. As there were no facts to hang Katherine's character or life experience on, this was a dry and very lifeless read. It did follow John of Gaunt's life closely although he never came to real life between the pages either, which would be my most serious criticism. There's also a lot about Geoffrey Chaucer but I didn't buy the book to find out about him!
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Ever, Dirk: The Bogarde Lettersfrom: Weidenfeld & Nicolson August 14, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Biography |
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I was disappointed. Katherine Swynford is barely a ghost in this book. On the other hand we learn an enormous amount about the cast of hundreds who knew or were related or even contemporary with her. The book jumps around a great deal as well, filling in history about people I had no interest in and drifting away from what was supposed to be the main theme. That was confusing. As there were no facts to hang Katherine's character or life experience on, this was a dry and very lifeless read. It did follow John of Gaunt's life closely although he never came to real life between the pages either, which would be my most serious criticism. There's also a lot about Geoffrey Chaucer but I didn't buy the book to find out about him!
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