“Ok so it won the Booker and is a number one best seller.
This epic historical novel from middle ages centres around Thomas Cromwell, he works his way up the ranks and into power.
I gave up on page 100…enough for me, I don’t have the historical knowledge or have the desire either to connect with this book.
Score 3.5/10
Date read April 2010
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“Thoroughly enjoyable satire of an English professor who muddles along have once won a Nobel prize.
He has a series of failed marriages and affairs behind him. Our book group had mixed feelings, the guys liked it but the girls didn’t.
In places it drags, but other parts are very amusing and memorable.
Score 7/10
Date read April 2010
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“Turgid, political, so called love story which made it to the Booker shortlist in 1999.
It spans from 1900 to present day, quite the most boring book I’ve read. Our book group gave it an average 2.25/10
Score 1/10
Date read March 2010
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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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