“Faulks is back on form with this his latest novel, well actually 5 short stories.
These stories cover the lives of five different people. Each very different, some more memorable and enjoyable than others.
Our bookclub scored this at 5.5/10 and voted the first story their favorite
Score 7.5/10
Date read November 2012
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“Kitty Finch is the enigmatic powder keg of a character who is allowed to disrupt a family and friends holiday in southern France, when she appears in their swimming pool naked…
This is a little literary gem. Complex and thoughtful.
Shortlisted for the Booker.
Score 7/10
Date read November 2012
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“Shortlisted for this year’s Booker prize but not the winner.
Funny and clever, although a little long winded, though this might be just my fault for taking a reading break halfway through.
Egon Loeser is a sex-starved struggling set designer with an obsession for a time travel.
He meets a woman and falls head over heels in love with her. Following her trail from Berlin, Paris and Los Angeles in the hope she will sleep with him.
Some very funny bits to this book, give it a read. 7.5/10
Score 7.5/10
Date read November 2012
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“A book made from a series of interviews captured by the author in London.
A good idea to write down people who live, work and visit London. But after a while I found myself rather bored by it all.
Score 4/10
Date read November 2012
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