Comments Off on Portobello by Ruth Rendell

Portobello by Ruth Rendell


2010
09.20

“Woefully out of touch, when an author uses words like ‘The Fuzz’ The Filth’, all the characters are from a different era but set in today’s times.
I read this all the way through because I had an event where I would introduce and have lunch with her, sorry Ruth but time to hang up the typewriter.
Who ever heard of a man addicted to sugar free sweets…ridiculous.

Score 2/10

Date read September 2010

What would your score for this book be? Please post your comments below.”

Comments Off on The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet by David Mitchell

The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet by David Mitchell


2010
09.20

“Long listed and likely favourite for the Booker, but didn’t make it to the shortlist.
Historical Dutch/Japanese novel which I’d eagerly awaited and chosen by our book group.
First impression was a disappointment, but perhaps I’ve under scored it?

Score 4/10

Date read September 2010

What would your score for this book be? Please post your comments below.”