“Tom Sharpe is now an elderly gentleman of 81, he is showing his age with this his latest offering. I thought this very dated in style and found it hard to muster the energy to continue, but doggedly I finished.
A quick read which grew on me, I actually enjoyed its lightness and nothingness. Silly and endearing.
Score 5/10
Date read October 2009
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“Another Booker long listed title…I’m giving up on literature if there is no plot or point!
Based in San Paulo, Brazil. A poor kid is picked up and given the chance of high living, of course he never really fits in.
Nothing happened and I don’t care.
I really do need a good book soon!
Score 3/10
Date read October 2009
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“Debut novel by Canadian raised in Ireland. A foreign overseas journalist, this long listed Booker novel and our latest book club read.
It took far too long to read for a 275 page book, and why did I bother, I knew after 50 pages I should have given up. It didn’t get any more interesting, I couldn’t care less about the characters or remember them.
A pointless book which felt like the author showing us how cold journalists are, sorry Ed. Do better next time. Our group gave it an average score of 4/10.
Score 2,5/10
Date read October 2009
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