Archive for the ‘Modern Fiction’ Category

Lights out in Wonderland by D.B.C. Pierre


2011
02.25

“Wow what a book. Best so far this year.
Before I began reading I’d been thinking of writing a novella, but DBC spoils that notion by making me realise what intelligent and great writing is, which in a million years I couldn’t manage.
I’m not going to say much about the book, a guy decides to end it all so travels for one last bender with his mate Smuts. Things spiral around and whatever you decide to read into the meaning of the book, it is a terrific novel.

Score 8.5/10

Date read February 2011

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The Rapture by Liz Jensen


2011
02.20

“Always good writing and different.
This time it gets a bit far fetched.
After being involved in an accident and finding herself wheelchair bound, a psychotherapist is getting her life back together in an institute for mentally insane children. When we begin talking global disaster I found myself wondering off.
I liked though.

Score 7/10

Date read February 2011

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The Whole Day Through by Patrick Gale


2011
02.20

“Romantic novel. Two people get back together after years after a break up at University.
But it’s complicated, they are both having to put life on hold to care for relatives, and ones is also married.
A good novel but not very exciting or emotionally involving.

Score 5/10

Date read February 2011

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The Small Hand by Susan Hill


2011
01.20

“Creepy ghost story with some style.
I liked the old books, derelict house, monastery, and the small hand.
Note to self…read the Woman in Black. Book club less enthused 5/10

Score 7/10

Date read January 2011

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