Archive for the ‘8 out of 10’ Category

Comments Off on The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber

The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber


2014
12.24

“Wow I really liked this book. It’s a complicated and very cleverly constructed novel. Perfect for a book group which is what we did, the group score was 7/10.
A futuristic novel with two major characters, a husband and wife. Both have had difficult lives and the male finds his way forwards as a preacher. Without giving much away he embarks on a missionary journey to another planet to teach to an alien race. The wife stays at home.
If you wanted to discuss Faith, Religion, Love and Loyalty all in one evening, this is a book to talk about. 8.5/10

Score 8.5/10

Date read December 2014

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Tigerman by Nick Harkaway


2014
11.20

“Here’s a breath of fresh air into the arena. Funny, tender and crafted, certainly inventive.
I’d like to see/read more of his, and wouldn’t it be good for some of the characters to appear in future books.
Take small island in the pacific which is due to expire, add a straight out of military combat burnt out soldier in the role as British colonial sergeant. He befriends a comic book reading teenager and they embark on creating Tigerman.
If you ever get a chance to see Nick Harkaway giving a talk or reading do grab the opportunity, he is a real gent and passionate about books and reading, plus he is an excellent author. 8/10

Score 8/10

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The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell


2014
10.23

“Terrific form from one of my favourite authors.
More linear than some works, goes into some mystical realism, fantastically biting characters. Top form.
Stop reading crap books and read this!
Our book club score 8/10 mine 8.5/10

Score 8.5/10

Date read October 2014

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Ghostwritten by David Mitchell


2014
08.23

“Here is a fine debut novel, he has gone on to write plenty more but this as a first novel is remarkable.
If all publishers had the balls to take on something new and different the literary world would be a far better place.
Mitchell has created a host of characters all of which show a terrific skill of writing, not all of it comes together or is meant too.

Score 8/10

Date read August 2014

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