“I enjoyed this but I’m not sure why!
Harry Quebert is a lecturer in an American University, he has written one international bestselling novel, known as the ultimate literary love story. His prodigy, also a famous writer suddenly struggling with writers block. He visits Harry and unearths some sinister information which turns Harry’s world upside down.
6/10
Score 6/10
Date read February 2015
What would your score for this book be? Please post your comments below.”
“And another good book for a book group.
This is a debut novel and how nice and refreshing it is to find something new and different.
An old lady lives alone by the sea, spending her time looking at the water and beach. A stranger knocks on the door and the story begins… excellent.
I liked it more than the group who scored it an average of 6.2/10 but it’s easily worth 8.5/10
Score 8.5/10
Date read January 2015
What would your score for this book be? Please post your comments below.”
“Wow I really liked this book. It’s a complicated and very cleverly constructed novel. Perfect for a book group which is what we did, the group score was 7/10.
A futuristic novel with two major characters, a husband and wife. Both have had difficult lives and the male finds his way forwards as a preacher. Without giving much away he embarks on a missionary journey to another planet to teach to an alien race. The wife stays at home.
If you wanted to discuss Faith, Religion, Love and Loyalty all in one evening, this is a book to talk about. 8.5/10
Score 8.5/10
Date read December 2014
What would your score for this book be? Please post your comments below.”
“Here’s a breath of fresh air into the arena. Funny, tender and crafted, certainly inventive.
I’d like to see/read more of his, and wouldn’t it be good for some of the characters to appear in future books.
Take small island in the pacific which is due to expire, add a straight out of military combat burnt out soldier in the role as British colonial sergeant. He befriends a comic book reading teenager and they embark on creating Tigerman.
If you ever get a chance to see Nick Harkaway giving a talk or reading do grab the opportunity, he is a real gent and passionate about books and reading, plus he is an excellent author. 8/10
Score 8/10
Date read
What would your score for this book be? Please post your comments below.”