RobBright 35 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 This week I read: white tiger Tokyo year zero First is really REALLY recommended. second is a bit meh due to the ending. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I didn't like Tokyo Year Zero....at times his writing style is brutal to read. Found it quite boring actually Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 It is tough going - some parts just had to breeze through, but unfortunately after doing some Q&A, that was what Tokyo was like at that time... Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Starman - The Bowie bio. Appears he didnt contribute but still a really good read. Perfect for traveling as its a long read Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Now reading the History of American Graffiti - very interesting. Goes from city to city. Link to post Share on other sites
igloo 3 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I'm Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59 Very interesting Link to post Share on other sites
fukdane 2 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'd probably find that interesting. Will look that one up. Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 The latest John Grisham lined up for my flight on Wednesday! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 which one is that Oblivion? I'm currently reading John Simpson's (BBC Journo)A Mad World, My Masters. Good read about the various stories he's covered around the world in his long career Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Well, new to me... The Confession. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Re-read one or two if his earlier ones recently. Good easy reads Link to post Share on other sites
oo 1 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 I have read most of his... but they kind of blur into just a few for me Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Theyn are all remixes on the theme. Entertaining and easy though. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I like them, I can get lost in his book for a day or 2 but what annoys me is that the endings are pretty tame. I dunno how they would be better but I'm always left feeling a little let down with them. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Yes agree with that for sure. Watched The Pelican Brief again last week, fairly decent movie. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Am on The Damned United. It's ok, so far. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Did you see the movie Man? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I'm now reading the Parsifal Mosiac, cold war spy novel from Robert Ludlum Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Originally Posted By: BagOfCrisps Did you see the movie Man? Nah, going to read the book and then hopefully watch the movie on monday. Is it any good BoC? Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 I enjoyed it. The only thing was I kept on thinking the main character was Tony Blair. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 yeah he did have a Blair-esque quality....can't think of why though! Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Actually the other reason was the actor who played Blair in The Queen. And really was slimey Blair-y. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I know....I was just playing along Bags Link to post Share on other sites
ShinyDiscoBall 2 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 The Painted Man by Peter Brett. Good, it is. Link to post Share on other sites
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