by Joe Nesbo
The first book in the Harry Hole series and a real page turner that keeps you guessing right to the end.
This is Nordic noir with a twist, not least because it is set in Australia!
My advice, don't get too attached to any of the characters because if you do they are likely to end up dead!
The central dilemma I have with the book is whether I like Harry Hole or not. This may be deliberate on the part of the author but there are times in the book when you think he is an alright guy. There are other times when you feel sorry for him. Then there are others when you just know that he is a total asshole. I think I may need to read another book to clarify my view of him. It was a good crime thriller either way. 8/10
Monday, December 23, 2013
Sunday, December 01, 2013
Professor Hanaa
by Reem Bassiouney
The professor of the title is an ambitious single-minded single woman of 40. We know this because she tells us on the first page alond with what she intends to acheive-all of which she does fairly quickly. The story unfolds from there and is a beautifully told love story against a background of Egyptian society and clashing values and world views which is equally funny and painful at times. As someone who knows very little of the society this is set in I enjoyed it immensely and still felt I could share the very human emotions encountered. One of the highlights of my year. 9/10
The professor of the title is an ambitious single-minded single woman of 40. We know this because she tells us on the first page alond with what she intends to acheive-all of which she does fairly quickly. The story unfolds from there and is a beautifully told love story against a background of Egyptian society and clashing values and world views which is equally funny and painful at times. As someone who knows very little of the society this is set in I enjoyed it immensely and still felt I could share the very human emotions encountered. One of the highlights of my year. 9/10
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