Annoyed really that instead of reading something different, I have decided to delve right into the next chapter of the series which is Monsoon. I loveAnnoyed really that instead of reading something different, I have decided to delve right into the next chapter of the series which is Monsoon. I love Wilbur Smith books but his Courtney Series is just fantastic. Normally I would vary my reading and read something completely different after a book like this but when I read the blurb of Monsoon I was hooked. This is a great trilogy within the Courtney series and I enjoyed it. Historical fiction at its finest. I can’t recommend it enough. I can’t even remember what got me into reading Wilbur Smith but I’m not sorry. He was doing this long before the likes of Ken Follett and others ...more
First of all, two things that I must mention: One, I don’t often write reviews but this book deserves one. Two, I’m not easily impressed by giving 5 sFirst of all, two things that I must mention: One, I don’t often write reviews but this book deserves one. Two, I’m not easily impressed by giving 5 star ratings to most books I read but this book deserves it also. It is a great finish to the Millennium trilogy, although a bit lengthy. That’s not a bad thing. I’ve read longer books. I didn’t like the movie based on book one but so what? What is about Nordic writers. I have read others even though they are different genres. From Jo Nesbo, Stieg Larsson, Frederick Backman and I have recently discovered Karl Ove Knausgaard. I seem to be drawn to them. While I read a lot of Stephen King and Wilbur Smith, every now and then I need to indulge in a bit of Nordic fiction regardless of whether it’s comedy, crime thrillers etc. Getting back to the Millennium trilogy it is a fascinating and fitting way to end the story. ...more
When you finish a book like this you can get a sort of book hangover. When will you read a book as funny as this. A bit like a coming of ageVery funny
When you finish a book like this you can get a sort of book hangover. When will you read a book as funny as this. A bit like a coming of age story about a family in crisis and how they deal with it. A little backstory is provided as to the source of the disaster and some other family members appear and disappear. ...more
I haven't read one of his books for a few years but they never seem to disappoint. I wouldn't call them cliffhangers, but they do keep yTypical Deaver
I haven't read one of his books for a few years but they never seem to disappoint. I wouldn't call them cliffhangers, but they do keep you in suspense. I would probably enjoy them more if I didn't read so much David Baldacci. ...more
I'm not sure quite what to make of this book. I have read his other books and enjoyed them more; a lot more than this. There's a bit of humour involHm
I'm not sure quite what to make of this book. I have read his other books and enjoyed them more; a lot more than this. There's a bit of humour involved which helps enjoy it more but it's more about understanding the actual story....more
More twists and turns than a snakes and ladders board. The subplots just keep coming. Characters with aliases, you eventually find ouTypical Baldacci
More twists and turns than a snakes and ladders board. The subplots just keep coming. Characters with aliases, you eventually find out who they are. The only original character is Mickey Gibson to start with,who has no choice but to come out from her wall of digital sleuthing to do some legwork investigating the old fashioned way. ...more
Great stories about different stages of the world's most famous and most difficult cycling road race. Some are well worth reading even if youBrilliant
Great stories about different stages of the world's most famous and most difficult cycling road race. Some are well worth reading even if you're not really a big cycling fan...more
I suppose being Irish and liking cycling does make reading this book easier. It’s written with honesty and integrity. Injuries and family problems canI suppose being Irish and liking cycling does make reading this book easier. It’s written with honesty and integrity. Injuries and family problems can impact on a career, especially when you don’t see your family. Being a professional cyclist makes you choose one or the other. There’s no in between ...more
Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! Something tells me that this is the final act in the Beartown story. This has to be the best he's written, eFantastic
Brilliant! Brilliant! Brilliant! Something tells me that this is the final act in the Beartown story. This has to be the best he's written, even topping A Man Called Ove. What is about Nordic psyche? If I want to read some brilliant crime books I'll read Jo Nesbo, dark fiction I'll read Stieg Larsson and something funny then it has to be Frederick Backman. Such a great writer and so funny. ...more
Although this is his first book, the one that propelled him in the big time,it's not the first I've read by him. It's a work of fictiTypical Baldacci
Although this is his first book, the one that propelled him in the big time,it's not the first I've read by him. It's a work of fiction but presidents have been impeached before,although none have been convicted for murder let alone executed for it. There's a fine line between fiction and non-fiction that we should never cross. Saying that it doesn't stop it from being a good story...more
The story revolves around a retired Irish policeman who is haunted by his inner demons and his dead family. He is visited by some of his ex cSaddening
The story revolves around a retired Irish policeman who is haunted by his inner demons and his dead family. He is visited by some of his ex colleagues about a murder...more
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