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Post by savvypaul on Jul 26, 2018 12:18:56 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Jul 26, 2018 12:53:40 GMT
Yay! You'll be hiding under the covers while reading that... |
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Post by Slinger on Jul 26, 2018 14:57:25 GMT
I've just read "The President Is Missing" which was co-written by James Patterson and Bill Clinton. It was a by-the-numbers thriller, but what made it interesting was the fact that it was written from the viewpoint of the President, by a President. James Patterson also managed to elevate what could have been a pile of garbage into a passable read.
I've also just finished "Country Boy" the biography of Albert Lee. It was a treasure trove of stories for an obsessive nerd fan like me. I'm following it with the autobiography of Tommy Smith, the Anfield Iron.
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Post by naim1425 on Jul 26, 2018 16:04:37 GMT
Yay! You'll be hiding under the covers while reading that... come on Martin,we are tough up north,im lying on the top of the bed bollock naked with the lights on.lol |
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Post by Slinger on Jul 26, 2018 20:01:14 GMT
I'm convinced. I've just ordered Carrion Comfort in paperback.
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Post by rfan8312 on Jul 26, 2018 22:17:38 GMT
Downloaded a free sample of it on Kindle app. Nice writing. Was able to grab me a bit in just a short portion of the story. Will order a used copy or new if is cheap.
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Post by naim1425 on Jul 26, 2018 22:31:38 GMT
do you not have a kindle
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Post by MartinT on Sept 2, 2018 12:19:57 GMT
I finally unpacked my Carrion Comfort. That's on my keep pile!  |
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Post by MartinT on Sept 2, 2018 12:23:09 GMT
Now starting House of Leaves. Definitely the strangest book layout I've ever seen. Every page is different!  |
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Post by Slinger on Sept 2, 2018 13:03:53 GMT
That looks...errrr...challenging(?), Martin.
I finished Carrion Comfort last week, by the way. Good, but not great, I thought.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 2, 2018 17:24:53 GMT
Ah, fair enough Paul.
Years ago, it put the creepy crawlies up me! It's the idea of someone taking over your mind.
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Post by Slinger on Sept 2, 2018 18:56:36 GMT
Ah, fair enough Paul. Years ago, it put the creepy crawlies up me! It's the idea of someone taking over your mind. Ah, but you probably weren't married then.  |
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Post by MartinT on Sept 2, 2018 19:50:38 GMT
LOL - I wasn't!
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Post by MartinT on Sept 3, 2018 10:27:11 GMT
That looks...errrr...challenging(?), Martin. Wikipedia says it best... |
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Post by Slinger on Sept 22, 2018 21:40:58 GMT
I've just finished "Sleeping Beauties" which is a co-write between Stephen King and his son Owen. The nearest touchstone would be, I think, The Stand. It also reminded me, in feel at least, of one of my all-time favourite King novels, Insomnia. If you like Stephen King then reading this is a no-brainer, as they say.  |
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Post by naim1425 on Sept 23, 2018 8:53:40 GMT
Now starting House of Leaves. Definitely the strangest book layout I've ever seen. Every page is different! i hope every page is different as it would be boring,you must need 5.1 eyes for this book,it must be a surroundread book,plus you will need flexable wrists, |
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Post by steveeb on Sept 23, 2018 13:06:31 GMT
I've just finished "Sleeping Beauties" which is a co-write between Stephen King and his son Owen. The nearest touchstone would be, I think, The Stand. It also reminded me, in feel at least, of one of my all-time favourite King novels, Insomnia. If you like Stephen King then reading this is a no-brainer, as they say. 2 days in and chapter nine  I'm a big SK fan and have read almost everything, back to the early days when the train carriage was full of people all reading his latest book. This does feel like a return to those early classics, very much enjoying it so far. Subject matter aside it reminds me of one of my faves, Talisman. Mr Mercedes trilogy was excellent. |
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Post by Slinger on Sept 23, 2018 13:15:26 GMT
Same here, Steve. King's books kept me awake on many a commute. This did feel a lot like reading one of those 'classics' from years ago.
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Post by steveeb on Sept 23, 2018 14:22:07 GMT
I've not acquired a Kindle yet, but I think I will. Always been an advocate of the tactile experience but lately I've been reading on my phone and I've never read so many books! Not only are they cheaper, it's so easy to keep engaged, keep dipping in for a page or a chapter at every opportunity.
I've also discovered and taken a chance on some new authors because of it and been rewarded with new talent I would not have found.
I do like police procedural / detective thrillers with some depth and a bit explicit, such as Karen Slaughter and Mo Hayder. If you like these I'd recommend the following - all of a standard where I want to read everything they write:
# Helen Fields
Her first and only four books, but very gripping and accomplished.
Perfect Remains
Perfect Death
Perfect Prey
Perfect Silence
# Caz Frear
Her only book. A superb 'voice' and wonderful writing, quite funny. Not the best story.
Sweet Little Lies
# J.P. Delaney
Pseudonym of Johnathon Holt. A haunting story and an original premise. The next 'Girl On Train' film if there's any justice.
The Girl Before##
# C J Sansom
Historical thrillers set in the factual Tudor setting. Quite unique, totally engrossing. You can't help but be fascinated by the impression of life in the time and leave each book with a sense of loss, yet having gained so much. Must be the most flawed 'detective' character ever
The Shardlake series - 6 books, 7th next month...
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Post by Slinger on Sept 23, 2018 14:39:30 GMT
I like Karen Slaughter and Mo Hayder, but I haven't read the others. Have you read any of the James Patterson books, especially the Alex Cross series? Anne Cleeves (The Shetland series) is good and Christopher Fowler's "Bryant & May" series is a bit (a lot actually) off-kilter but excellent. Both Johnathan and Faye Kellerman are good, as are James Patterson and James Lee Burke. I'm sure you've probably read most of those along with Ian Rankin (Rebus series) Jefferey Deaver (Lincoln Rhyme) and John Connolly (Charlie Parker) but on the off-chance... Not great literature but they'll keep you turning the pages over, all bloody night.  |
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