tedarmy Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boof Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Just dandering through Dune at the mo. Boof minimus read it and passed it on to me. Started it, thought it wasn't great so gave up. Went to see film and decided to give it another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Boof said: Just dandering through Dune at the mo. Boof minimus read it and passed it on to me. Started it, thought it wasn't great so gave up. Went to see film and decided to give it another go. I read Dune earlier this year. I found it pretty boring for the first 450 or so pages and then the last 100 or so was very entertaining. Overall though not enough to make me want to read anymore of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Not my usual fare. I found it quite tricky to form especially the science. Not sure if I'll bother with the other 2 books of the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 So so murder mystery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddyalexneil Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 On 20/10/2021 at 22:15, muldoon74 said: Yep.. Pre covid taxi driver with a degree in sport and exercise science, couldn't get a job in it so carried on (highly reluctantly and despondantly) taxiing. Got a job in a warehouse when covid hit, a year later I was still there and they advertised for van drivers for the actual company. 6 months on from that they're putting us through class 2 to become drivers for them (have to stay for 2 years or else pay training costs back). Sorry for the long winded reply but when I answer a question, I answer a question! 😂 You like to answer a question. You like to do so fully. Just as well you didn't go into politics😀. Good luck with the test/exam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 2nd book with the same main character. Decent enough read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Very decent thriller, which would make a good film, if done correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut. A cult novelist of 60 years or so ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 A very good whodunit. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 21/10/2021 at 21:36, Konrad von Carstein said: I'm coming to the end of the Gaius Valerius Verrens Hero of Rome series by Douglas Jackson and in need of a change from Roman historical fiction. How highly would you guys recommend this series of books? Just finished the first two of Douglas Jackson's books, Caligula & Claudius, are the rest any good? Usually read historical fiction like Ben Hope, Sean Wyatt type of books, however having a break from them and reading this the now, just started it and it will take me a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Just started another Le Carre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I'm not a big reader. A few pages every night to help me get to sleep. Thanks to this thread a good while back (Summer 2020) I bought a book and forgot all about it. I found it in my book pile. Seen someone reading it whilst on holiday last month and thought to myself that I must get round to buying it. I am Pilgrim (Terry Hayes) Absolutely loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 On 04/12/2021 at 18:32, Jambo-Jimbo said: Just finished the first two of Douglas Jackson's books, Caligula & Claudius, are the rest any good? Usually read historical fiction like Ben Hope, Sean Wyatt type of books, however having a break from them and reading this the now, just started it and it will take me a while. I like them, a decent set of stories, I got quite invested in the lead character, there are enough historical references to get you googling and fact checking....give Hero of Rome a try (the first Gaius Valerius Verrens book) Usually deals on Kindle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Decent thriller with a twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 Don't read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 The Nameless Ones by John Connelly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Penultimate book of the Saxon series. Another very enjoyable read, just what you'd expect from Cornwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Wee heads up, Elton John's 'Me' is 99p on Amazon for the Kindle edition today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 05/12/2021 at 22:16, Konrad von Carstein said: I like them, a decent set of stories, I got quite invested in the lead character, there are enough historical references to get you googling and fact checking....give Hero of Rome a try (the first Gaius Valerius Verrens book) Usually deals on Kindle... The second book 'Claudius' is about the invasion of Britain, the book I'm reading now is about Roman Britain and the first few chapters deal with the invasion and all the names dates places even down to the war elephants are all correct in Jackson's book, so the guy's done his research. Will probably give the Hero of Rome series a try, once I read the book I'm on. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: The second book 'Claudius' is about the invasion of Britain, the book I'm reading now is about Roman Britain and the first few chapters deal with the invasion and all the names dates places even down to the war elephants are all correct in Jackson's book, so the guy's done his research. Will probably give the Hero of Rome series a try, once I read the book I'm on. 👍 I'm sure you'll enjoy them. Simon Scarrow's Under the Eagles series had me hooked from the 1st chapter of the 1st book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 Kim Stanley Robinson's epic Red/Green/Blue Mars Trilogy. Huge books, but enthralling. Plenty of hard science to go with the political manoeuvrings and action/adventure stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Just finished this, brilliant read if you are into the Dance Scene... Interviews and perspectives from all involved from the pirate days, to them becoming a fully legal DAB station. Always knew Andy Swallow and his mates were West Ham boys, but never knew they actually started the ICF.. Great insight into how the casual scene disappeared into raving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 A pretty good introduction to a new character (Kathryn Dance). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedarmy Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 On 06/11/2021 at 18:36, dougal said: Not my usual type of book but I thought it was fantastic. Just bought that among Mme. U's Christmas presents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Not for everyone, but I have a strong interest in the Irish language so I'm finding it fascinating. We do actually have (at least) 32 words for field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Ulysses said: Just bought that among Mme. U's Christmas presents. Good luck. Really struggled with it and gave up after a hundred pages or so. Edited December 27, 2021 by Francis Albert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) Pretty good crime/legal thriller. Would make a decent film imho. Edited December 29, 2021 by dougal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Just started but really enjoying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 The title it totally misleading. An absolutely fascinating biography about a genius who acheived world fame in the face of incredible odds. Would definitley recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Typical Patterson novel. Entertaining enough but never going to win any awards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 First book of 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedarmy Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedarmy Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 started this today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Order Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 After seeing to film I decided to give Dune a go. It's really dull and I'm struggling to get through it but I never start a book and don't finish it. Won't be reading the rest of the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 17 hours ago, The Natural Order said: After seeing to film I decided to give Dune a go. It's really dull and I'm struggling to get through it but I never start a book and don't finish it. Won't be reading the rest of the series. If memory serves the book is around 500 plus pages long. I was the same, didn't enjoy it apart from the last 100 pages or so. Saying that I didn't let it fool me and as such I too won't be reading any of the other Dune books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 .. Just finished this. Was the worst of the four I've read already by some distance too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 On 05/01/2022 at 19:49, tedarmy said: started this today The early chapters about his school football are boring as hell. Loved the stuff around his move to Newcastle - real surprise in store there around where he could've gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Third in the series and a very enjoyable read too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dougal Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Not my usual type of book but I thought it was excellent. Would definitely recommend it. This is the first of a trilogy. Think it would make a cracking TV show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor jambo Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Dante by Guy Halley. warhammer 40k novels are excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dougal Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Final book in the Red Sparrow trilogy. Very enjoyable book which rounded off the series well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 On 26/01/2022 at 18:24, tedarmy said: This good? Heard it’s pretty dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedarmy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Jamhammer said: This good? Heard it’s pretty dark Aye, it's a good read. He does tell all in the book so it is dark in places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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