by Andrew Miller
This is a quirky novel telling the story of the demolition of a cemetery in Paris that formed the foundation for the catacombs. It all takes place in a year and all I can say is I loved it. 9/10
Sunday, June 10, 2012
The Dreyfus Affair
by Piers Paul Read
This is a very readable and informative summary of the Dreyfus case and its impact on contemporary and later France. In the ways many history works are it is a depressing book in that we never seem to learn the lessons that history lays out for us. But don't let my melancholia stop you reading an excellent book. 9/10
This is a very readable and informative summary of the Dreyfus case and its impact on contemporary and later France. In the ways many history works are it is a depressing book in that we never seem to learn the lessons that history lays out for us. But don't let my melancholia stop you reading an excellent book. 9/10
A Shed of One's Own
by Marcus Berkmann
This book will only appeal to those over 45 or those with a disposition to laugh at the misfortunes of others. Being the right (or is that wrong) side of 45 I enjoyed this book immensely, laughing out loud on numerous occasions as I recognised my own woes and troubles were shared by others. Should be prescribed by doctors for all menopausal men 9/10
This book will only appeal to those over 45 or those with a disposition to laugh at the misfortunes of others. Being the right (or is that wrong) side of 45 I enjoyed this book immensely, laughing out loud on numerous occasions as I recognised my own woes and troubles were shared by others. Should be prescribed by doctors for all menopausal men 9/10
The Widow Lerouge
by Emile Gaboriau
Written in the 1800's this is a detective story which is both entertaining and historically interesting being one of the first in this genre.
The characters are interesting and the end maybe predictable but definitely falls into the category of a good yarn 7/10
Written in the 1800's this is a detective story which is both entertaining and historically interesting being one of the first in this genre.
The characters are interesting and the end maybe predictable but definitely falls into the category of a good yarn 7/10
CharlesDickens: A Life
by Claire Tomalin
Claire Tomalin is a great biographer who draws you into an empathy with her subjects while remaining fairly objective about their lives.
Dickens was a literary genius but like most geniuses this did not mean the rest of his life was perfect.
I like this biography because it paints the picture of a man who while a great writer and a man of extaordinary energy we are not spared details of his flaws and lifelong inner turmoils. 9/10
Claire Tomalin is a great biographer who draws you into an empathy with her subjects while remaining fairly objective about their lives.
Dickens was a literary genius but like most geniuses this did not mean the rest of his life was perfect.
I like this biography because it paints the picture of a man who while a great writer and a man of extaordinary energy we are not spared details of his flaws and lifelong inner turmoils. 9/10
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