FairwayDodger
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Yes, I read all those recently. Enjoyed them but sad that I seem to be embroiled in another endless series, not sure how many he's planning but hope he gets to a conclusion soon!
Recommend me some books!
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Yes, I read all those recently. Enjoyed them but sad that I seem to be embroiled in another endless series, not sure how many he's planning but hope he gets to a conclusion soon!
SwingsitlikeHogan
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Have you read much Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Edith Wharton or Henry James. Once you get into their works you do get engrossed.
FairwayDodger
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I haven't actually read anything by any of those. I sometimes look at older literature - since much of it is free on the kindle - but it often becomes a bit of a chore. Possibly a bit slow-paced for my modern sensibilities and internet-shortened attention span!
Beezerk
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Child 44 and subsequent books afterwards. By all accounts the film is absolute pash but the book is superb.
The Thousand Islands of Jacob Dezeut, Cloud Atlas and Black Swan Green, all by David Mitchell (not the comedian) all stunning books.
The Thousand Islands of Jacob Dezeut, Cloud Atlas and Black Swan Green, all by David Mitchell (not the comedian) all stunning books.
BubbaP
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Me also, if you find anything that is anywhere close then please report back.
AMcC
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I am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes was good.
Another vote for Michael Connolly, working my way through his and enjoying them.
Also David Baldacci.
Another vote for Michael Connolly, working my way through his and enjoying them.
Also David Baldacci.
JohnnyDee
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One of the best books I've ever read is The Van, by Roddy Doyle.
Brilliantly hilarious and poignant in equal measure. It's the third book of his Barrytown trilogy (The Commitments, The Snapper & The Van) and not necessary (but both are great too) to have read the first two as all three stand alone.
Brilliantly hilarious and poignant in equal measure. It's the third book of his Barrytown trilogy (The Commitments, The Snapper & The Van) and not necessary (but both are great too) to have read the first two as all three stand alone.
Paperboy
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Karen from what I've heard the fifth book in the series will be the last. But I think it will be at least two, as I just can't see it ending in 1!!!
Also give the Saga of the seven Suns a try. If you have a kindle or E-reader let me know I can send you the books by email 👍🏻
JohnnyDee
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Paperboy
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I like a bit of fantasy and I have a Kindle and E-Reader :mmm:
*just saying*
Just PM me an email address John then I'll sort it out 👍🏻
SwingsitlikeHogan
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With Dickens the chapters are short - and as they were published as monthly installments - and to to keep the readers buying the magazine - he always ended the chapter with a cliff-hanger.
If you watched the TV adaptation of Bleak House (a cracking read btw) you'll have seen that - half hour episodes and each ending in a cliff-hanger
3offTheTee
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Not perhaps the novel but Martin Johnson - can I carry your bags. Great read if you like golf cricket and most sport. So dry and well written.
It is NOT the rugby guy
It is NOT the rugby guy
FairwayDodger
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Looks interesting but also possibly the dearest book in the whole kindle store! Not that I'm mean or anything!
tsped83
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Sarah Pinborough - "A Matter of Blood". First of a trilogy but I defy you to not read them all, rapidly.
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Would highly recommend David Eddings
He has a number of stories in stand alone books that are great plus some of the best trilogy's- better than Tolkien for me
He has a number of stories in stand alone books that are great plus some of the best trilogy's- better than Tolkien for me
FairwayDodger
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Yes, another author I read donkeys years ago.
I sometimes wonder if I should stop looking for new reading material and go back to stuff I loved 20-odd years ago. Recently got a cheap copy of Raymond e feist's magician. All I remember about it is that I enjoyed it so will probably give it a go soon.
Khamelion
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If you've not already read them the Discworld books by Terry Pratchett are a good read, Andy McNabb books are a good read, linked in that the main character goes on from book to book, but all single stories. The art of deception by Kevin D Mitnick, all about cryptology, ciphers, social engineering etc...Beyond the limits by Ranaulph Fiennes, all about his mad adventures
drewster
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London Fields - Martin Amis is a great read and another +1 for Sarah Pinborough from me .
FairwayDodger
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Looks interesting, will add it to the list!
FairwayDodger
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Read the first few Discworld books as they were published. First two I enjoyed but they went rapidly downhill afterwards. Can't believe how much mileage he got out of it!
