“A writer is spending time in Calcutta, he is suffering from writers block (the dead hand).
He meets a saintly American woman who asks for his help when a body turns up.
This isn’t however a whodunit, but an enjoyable story of love and manipulation. Very good.
Score 7/10
Date read October 2010
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“Woefully out of touch, when an author uses words like ‘The Fuzz’ The Filth’, all the characters are from a different era but set in today’s times.
I read this all the way through because I had an event where I would introduce and have lunch with her, sorry Ruth but time to hang up the typewriter.
Who ever heard of a man addicted to sugar free sweets…ridiculous.
Score 2/10
Date read September 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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“When a married convent girl meets a hansome lost soul of a man, set in the west of Ireland 1950, you know it’s not going to end well.
But Trevor’s skill is in the journey and creation of characters.
I really could imagine all the scenes, the farm house, the old manor etc.
Very good and yes I must read more by him.
Score 6.5/10
Date read August 2010
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