“Here’s an interesting way to read a book, start with the audiobook and then halfway through switch to the pages!
Perhaps Faulks is writing a ‘state of the nation’ novel. Intentionally writing character via stereotypes. I found this dull and disappointing. Not one I’ll be recommending.
Score 4/10
Date read December 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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“I read this when too many people recommended it to me. Also once the hype had died down. Oh and I was due to meet and introduce the author!
So, the novel. I grew to like it more and more as I read further in.
I became engrossed in the characters who lived with me well after I’d finished the book.
Must read his new one soon. Oh, and a very nice person.
Score 7/10
Date read September 2009
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