“Futuristic 2067. The state have managed to make the workers addicted to a drug which makes them compliant and submissive.
By working hard they are promised a trip ‘Home’ where everything will be great.
I found it hard to believe an 11 year old flying a fighter plan and taking on adults.
Score 4/10
Date read December 2010
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“Oops another Booker Prize Winning novel which I score low.
Billed as comic, not for me it wasn’t – mildly amusing in places at best.
Why did it win? Load of old tosh. Three men talking about being Jewish.
Score 4/10
Date read November 2010
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“Long listed and likely favourite for the Booker, but didn’t make it to the shortlist.
Historical Dutch/Japanese novel which I’d eagerly awaited and chosen by our book group.
First impression was a disappointment, but perhaps I’ve under scored it?
Score 4/10
Date read September 2010
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Humourous but lacks depth. Short chapters and page turning stuff. Bit like eating vanilla ice cream, nice while you eat it .
Score 4/10
Date read July 2010
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