His second novel, and one I’d been looking forward to. Having read this backwards novel I was left wondering on the ride it had taken me. Yes worth reading and a great opening about bottles of Chateaux Petrus, just not as good as his first.
Score 7.5/10
Date read October 2007
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“New one from the author of The Kite Runner. This is all about Afghanistan and the way women are treated by the male society. A misery tale of two women who are either forced or tricked into marrying the same odious man.
Ultimately a tragic love story, bitter/sweet.
Highlights the hardship of people in modern day Afghanistan.
Score 8/10
Date read October 2007
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Published in 1994 and well done. Reminded me of Greene’s End of the Affair. A WW2 love affair, told to us by the love lost Doctor who isn’t able to cope with his tragic life and falls for his lovers son, this is his a once sided affair.
The flavour is odd and makes you wonder just what the author wants to say. Good read.
Score 8/10
Date read October 2007
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What a great book, brought to life in audio edition by Stan Pretty. Will I recommend Carey to others, yes.
The wonderful Butcher Bones and his dim brother Slow Bones. A tad slow paced but full of humour and descriptive prose.
The bit where Butcher gives the bugs and flies names using choice swear words is classic.
Score 9/10
Date read October 2007
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