On Writing by him is one of the best books about writing out there and the accident features heavily. Admittedly not a traditional Stephen King book.In 1999?
hes written loads of great books since then.
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On Writing by him is one of the best books about writing out there and the accident features heavily. Admittedly not a traditional Stephen King book.In 1999?
hes written loads of great books since then.
It’s out now, I’ve just finished it. It is best to say the industrialisation is the back drop to a fantastic book.Brilliant, I was worried we'd seen the end of my favourite ever mass murderer. I'd heard the next one was about the industrialisation of adua
Oh my f***ing god, might treat myself to the hardbackIt’s out now, I’ve just finished it. It is best to say the industrialisation is the back drop to a fantastic book.
It’s way better.Finally got around to The Talented Mr. Ripley. This did not pan out anything like the film, and is one of the rare occasions where I consider the film to be better than the book.
Debatable, like. His best since then have all been his previously unreleased 'trunk novels', i.e. ones he's sat on for many years.In 1999?
hes written loads of great books since then.
What's it called mate? Never mind, found it: A Little Hatred. First of a new trilogy.It’s out now, I’ve just finished it. It is best to say the industrialisation is the back drop to a fantastic book.
He wrote a novel called Hemmingway's Chair years ago that I really enjoyed.Michael Palin - Erebus The Story of a Ship
Enjoyed it
Durham Book Festival start this weekend, goes on for 10 days.
I'm off to see Peter Pomerentisev talk about his new book" This is Not Propaganda. His last one on Putin's Russian was a classic - Everything is Possible and Northing is Real
Quite a bit is sold out including Jessica Andrews talking about Tideland, but there are tickets left for Northern Noir next Saturday - 3 Northern crime writers including AA Dhand - his DCI Harry Virdee novels are superb.
Brilliant book. I read it a couple of weeks ago. I remember being terrified by his previous book, and much of what he predicted (the overload of fake news; the promotion of false conspiracy theories at the highest levels; politicians manipulating social media) has come to pass. This new one is equally terrifying. There aren't any obvious solutions. Those who control the flow of information will control the world, and there's very little we can do to stop them.
i read that on your recommendation here, was a great read from a book point of view - but horrifying from a real world point of view. i'll add the paperback to my 'to read' list...I remember being terrified by his previous book, and much of what he predicted (the overload of fake news; the promotion of false conspiracy theories at the highest levels; politicians manipulating social media) has come to pass.
I've also just finished reading this and was going to post a review when I got an opportunity. I had decided that it was a 7.5/10 as it was an entertaining read without being gripping. Pyschological thrillers aren't really my thing and I'd read 'Blacklands' by the same author which I hadn't enjoyed. I reluctantly bought this book largely as the main character was rather reminiscent of my daughter but without the Aspergers. When it turned out that the anatomy deprtment was at Cardiff University where my daughter had cut up 'Dave' it became rather spooky.I've got into a 'bad' habit of reading books that come free via the Amazon Lending Library or the Prime First Reads promotion. The standard is generally disappointing, even with big name authors.
Rubber Necker - Belinda Bauer 7/10
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A pleasant surprise. Some similarities to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time with the protagonist having Aspergers. His differences were handled well with light humour and it never felt it was forced on us.
Patrick is trying to come to terms with his Father's death and uncovers what he believes is a crime although nobody believes him. Well written, well paced and well rounded characters. Despite having an awkward personality, you can't help rooting for Patrick in his quest.
Only slight criticism was that the B stories stretched believability with too many coincidences but it doesn't really detract from an entertaining read.
I've got into a 'bad' habit of reading books that come free via the Amazon Lending Library or the Prime First Reads promotion. The standard is generally disappointing, even with big name authors.
Rubber Necker - Belinda Bauer 7/10
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A pleasant surprise. Some similarities to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time with the protagonist having Aspergers. His differences were handled well with light humour and it never felt it was forced on us.
Patrick is trying to come to terms with his Father's death and uncovers what he believes is a crime although nobody believes him. Well written, well paced and well rounded characters. Despite having an awkward personality, you can't help rooting for Patrick in his quest.
Only slight criticism was that the B stories stretched believability with too many coincidences but it doesn't really detract from an entertaining read.