Since my last post on the subject, I'm afraid to say I'm still not much further forward in getting back up and running with my reading which in turn means a shortage of book reviews. Meanwhile, I've been happy to purchase more books!
I'm still determined to finish The Storm but need to somehow incentivise myself to make reading a regular part of my day again and to get through it. Here's hoping I'll be posting a review of it soon. Any ideas welcome!
Andrew
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Andrew, we might be able to start regularly exchanging views on the subject of reading - I just DEVOUR books, and have done for more than 40 years.
It so happens that the last three books I've read have all been worthwhile, which was a relief as once I start something I've just GOT to finish it, even if it's a dud. So:-
'Rum Punch' ny Elmore Leonard, filmed by Tarantino as 'Jackie Brown'. Good, but didn't knock me over as I'd hoped.
But two much better reads for me were:-
'The Mermaid and the Drunks' by Ben Richards. A sort of political
thriller set in post-Allende Chile.
'Memoirs of a Geisha' by Arthur Golden (also filmed a few years ago) - packed with very interesting information about 1920s-30s Japanese life, especially, of course re geisha training and 'escortng'. A very satisfying read.
Now I'm about to start on Daphne du Maurier's 'The House on the Strand.' She's a writer who hardly ever disappoints me.
Right, those are my recommendations. Looking forward to reading yours - as well as hearing of any books you did NOT enjoy.
Thanks for the recommendations!
Memoirs of a Geisha has been on my list for years! I enjoyed the film, but left with the distinct impression I would get more out of the book and enjoy it more too!
Previous reviews on my blog are here:
http://oneexwidow.blogspot.com/search/label/Book%20Review
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