Archive for the ‘6 out of 10’ Category

Comments Off on Calypso by David Sedaris

Calypso by David Sedaris


2019
12.21

There’s only one way to read this or any book by David Sedaris and that is an audio book. He narrates his own and does a brill job. These stories, about the himself, his partner , his parents and family. It is a memoir, and very funny, sometime a little sad, but not for long.

Score 6/10

Date read July 2018

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The Dry by Jane Harper


2019
12.21

This thriller has something about it. I like the Australian setting and the author does a good job of delivering the heat and atmosphere. This is a debut novel and won best book in the Dagger awards. 6/10

Score 6/10

Date read March 2018

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The Victoria Vanishes by Christopher Fowler


2019
12.20

My regular fix of Bryant and May the octogenarian detectives at the London Peculiar Crime Unit and all their sidekicks. If you haven’t tried one of these then treat your self 6/10

Score 6/10

Date read May 2017

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Mr Penumbra’s 24 Hour Book Store by Robin Sloan


2019
12.20

An entertaining read and liked also by our book group. mysterious bookshop, romance, puzzles, secret societies what’s not to like in this debut novel 6.5/10

Score 6.5/10

Date read January 2016

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