by Tariq Ali
The third novel in Tariq Ali's Islam quintet is set at the end of the nineteenth century as the Ottoman empire is crumbling. The stone woman of the title is a rock in the family home of Nilofer, the narrator of the title who returns home after a troublesome marriage. All the members of the family go to talk to the rock when they need to get things off their chest. The device is a bit contrived at times but the story is great and is peopled with colourful characters who stay with you long after the last page 8/10
Sunday, July 19, 2015
A philosophy of Walking
by Frederic Gros
A look at the lives and motivations of philosophers and poets who have walked. It may sound dull but it is not. It was fun and insightful. Good read for a long train journey. It will make you want to walk home! 8/10
A look at the lives and motivations of philosophers and poets who have walked. It may sound dull but it is not. It was fun and insightful. Good read for a long train journey. It will make you want to walk home! 8/10
The Black Echo
by Michael Connelly
The first book in the Harry Bosch series. Harry is introduced as a maverick LA cop who is endearing in his own way. The pace is fast as Harry investigates a murder of an old Vietnam veteran Harry served with 20 years before. He falls foul of Internal Affairs and the FBI but as we learn more of his background some of his motivation becomes apparent.
The book was written in 1992 and is noticeable for the lack of mobile phones and the primitive IT used. Good police procedural; I will read more of Harry Bosch 7/10
The first book in the Harry Bosch series. Harry is introduced as a maverick LA cop who is endearing in his own way. The pace is fast as Harry investigates a murder of an old Vietnam veteran Harry served with 20 years before. He falls foul of Internal Affairs and the FBI but as we learn more of his background some of his motivation becomes apparent.
The book was written in 1992 and is noticeable for the lack of mobile phones and the primitive IT used. Good police procedural; I will read more of Harry Bosch 7/10
Communal Luxury
by Kristin Ross
This is a short fascinating take on the Paris Commune of 1871 and in particular a look at why it has become such a rallying point for the political left.
The discussion around Marx and William Morris was particularly interesting as was the sections dealing with Peter Kropotkin. It is a book I will dip back into 8/10
This is a short fascinating take on the Paris Commune of 1871 and in particular a look at why it has become such a rallying point for the political left.
The discussion around Marx and William Morris was particularly interesting as was the sections dealing with Peter Kropotkin. It is a book I will dip back into 8/10
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