A rather odd book. I’ve only read two of Ishiguro’s books – this and Remains of the Day – and it left me wondering if all his pricipal characters have a deep-rooted personality flaw. It’s certainly true here. The most … Continue reading →
Having scoffed at David Whyte’s references to this Anglo-Saxon poem, I thought I’d better read it. Strong shades of Tolkien, which is not surprising, as he wrote possibly the most influential critique of the work in the 20th century.
Continue reading →Impressively well-researched thriller set in Arctic Siberia.
Continue reading →Policeman Aurelio Zen mixes with the mafia in Sicily.
Continue reading →Highly original first novel – a story of a place rather than a person, told in voices spanning two centuries.
Continue reading →Detective novel set in Venice.
Continue reading →This book is an impressive achievement. Despite its length, Seth keeps his reader engaged throughout. Every character in the complex, interwoven story is finely observed and detailed with sensitivity and gentle humour. The book covers a period of a little … Continue reading →
A good thriller to read on holiday, by the author of The Ice House, The Scold’s Bridle, The Sculptress (as seen on TV).
Continue reading →Whodunnit set in wartime Bletchley Park, where they broke the enigma code and built the first computer.
Continue reading →Entertaining sci-fi-with-a-difference novel, impressively researched, and written with wit and humour.
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