Smiler   10 #49 Posted May 31, 2004 Originally posted by caprice ... Mc Ewan as a writer is quite disturbing, he writes about some really messed up stuff in some of his books...  Have you read Child In Time? I found the first 30 pages heart-rending and some of the hardest I've ever come across. Very well written but not one for the beach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
uncleheed   10 #50 Posted June 1, 2004 If you like a good crime thriller I find anything by James Patterson or Michael Connely pretty good reading.Both pacy and decent storytelling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*Twinkle* Â Â 10 #51 Posted June 1, 2004 Have you read Child In Time? I found the first 30 pages heart-rending and some of the hardest I've ever come across. Very well written but not one for the beach. Â I haven't actually, however I do know the basic outline of most of Mc Ewan's novels as I need to show awareness of his individual writing style in the exam.... I wouldn't read anything else of his, unless forced... He's a clever writer but just not for me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sarah_d   10 #52 Posted June 1, 2004 The Jasper Fforde books are quite amusing.Angela Carter books are fantastic.Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie is amazing but needs plenty of time.Edgar Allen Poe for when you want to wallow in your own misery.Terry Pratchett to pick you up on the beach.So many books,too many hours at work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Rusted Root   10 #53 Posted June 1, 2004 Benedict Allen!! My all time favourite author and he's a cute explorer!!  My too faves are 'Edge Of Blue Heaven' - Benedict Allen  'Through Jaguar Eyes' - Benedict Allen  Man I wanna travel the world!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mr.blaze   10 #54 Posted June 1, 2004 I'm reading a book called Traces Of Guilt by Neil Barrett. Very good book if your into security. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mosherchik   10 #55 Posted June 1, 2004 Currently Reading American Gods - Neil Gaiman Very odd but very good :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Agent Orange   11 #56 Posted June 1, 2004 I have just finished reading:  Stupid White Men - Michael Moore;  Animal Farm - George Orwell.  Seems to be a political theme to my reading material of late Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Foxxx   10 #57 Posted June 1, 2004 Yeah, Michael Moore is an interesting read.  Mr Nice by Howard Marks if you like autobiographies. Fantastic book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
brooksy   10 #58 Posted June 1, 2004 the kamasutra it will keep u up all night and u wont put it down till youve finished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
*Twinkle*   10 #59 Posted June 2, 2004 the kamasutra it will keep u up all night and u wont put it down till youve finished  Haha good one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
noseyrosie   10 #60 Posted June 3, 2004 Just remembered, adding to my list,  The Colour Purple by Alice Walker. Pretty heartbreaking in places, but a great book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...