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Comments Off on The Wind-up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

The Wind-up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami


2010
01.20

“This came highly recommended and didn’t disappoint.
The style of writing is fantastic, it what I crave for.
The story is surreal and obscure, its the stories within the stories that matter.
Message to self ‘read more by this author’.

Score 7.5/10

Date read January 2010

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Transition by Iain Banks


2010
01.20

“Not strictly sci-fi, but as good as.
I found it difficult to follow all the elements and threads, perhaps because I listened to the audiobook rather than read the word from the page.
Clever book and enjoyable.

Score 5/10

Date read January 2010

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A Week in December by Sebastian Faulks


2009
12.20

“Here’s an interesting way to read a book, start with the audiobook and then halfway through switch to the pages!
Perhaps Faulks is writing a ‘state of the nation’ novel. Intentionally writing character via stereotypes. I found this dull and disappointing. Not one I’ll be recommending.

Score 4/10

Date read December 2009

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The Girl who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson


2009
12.20

“Number two. We find out more about the wonderful Lisbeth Salander.
Super thriller, credible, fast paced page turning cracker.
Looking forward to seeing the movies. Will I read the last one?

Score 7/10

Date read December 2009

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