Oh, how I enjoyed this book! Yes, it's a satire but it's so hard not to take it seriously. Its bizarre and oddly mesmerising, reels you in.Oh, how I enjoyed this book! Yes, it's a satire but it's so hard not to take it seriously. Its bizarre and oddly mesmerising, reels you in....more
Think this is my favourite in the series so far? Loved this book and can't recommend enough!Think this is my favourite in the series so far? Loved this book and can't recommend enough!...more
**spoiler alert** Cannot rate this series highly enough! Fantastic tales with really likable characters. Really wish Boombox Betty hadn't passed away **spoiler alert** Cannot rate this series highly enough! Fantastic tales with really likable characters. Really wish Boombox Betty hadn't passed away but I'm looking forward to the next instalment....more
As an avid reader of this author's popular science books, I was enthralled! I'm new to theoretical science and found this book to be a great introductAs an avid reader of this author's popular science books, I was enthralled! I'm new to theoretical science and found this book to be a great introduction. Well worth reading 🙂...more
Loved it! This is my 2nd maggy book (I haven't read in order) and I'm really impressed! Anyone looking for a light read with some humour will be well aLoved it! This is my 2nd maggy book (I haven't read in order) and I'm really impressed! Anyone looking for a light read with some humour will be well advised the read this, please enjoy!...more
Not usually a fan of short stories but as a constant reader, felt like I had a duty to read this. Ur, morality and The little green god of agony were Not usually a fan of short stories but as a constant reader, felt like I had a duty to read this. Ur, morality and The little green god of agony were favourites. Two of the tales were classed as poetry but all were worth the read....more
Loved it! I understand that some people struggle with Margaret Atwoods work and I have been one of them but not with this. Her modern reworking of theLoved it! I understand that some people struggle with Margaret Atwoods work and I have been one of them but not with this. Her modern reworking of the classic Tempest had me at every word. This is not an easy book to retell as nearly everyone who will pick it up has probably read the Tempest but this is masterfully done....more
I did enjoy this book but did find parts of this hard to digest. Almost as if I couldn't concentrate on it. That said I loved the subject matter and tI did enjoy this book but did find parts of this hard to digest. Almost as if I couldn't concentrate on it. That said I loved the subject matter and the way the book is separated into sections that kept my attention. I will happily recommend this and all other Marcus chown books....more
It's hard not to like this book but I can say it's not my favourite of the series so far. That said, these books are intensely pleasing and I love theIt's hard not to like this book but I can say it's not my favourite of the series so far. That said, these books are intensely pleasing and I love the poetic style if writing that the author has. Worth readi g without a doubt ....more
erm . . . . .well? what can I say? I read online reviews and reviews here and it wasn't looking promising but I can say I really enjoyed this book. iterm . . . . .well? what can I say? I read online reviews and reviews here and it wasn't looking promising but I can say I really enjoyed this book. it isn't perfect but it held my attention and I couldn't put it down. I have to disagree with others interpretation of Ashlar, I feel his part met well with the other lead characters and I found his personality believable....more
I have to agree with many reviews here that this maybe my favourite Peter mayle book by far. loved the style of writing and as usual his witty edge. cI have to agree with many reviews here that this maybe my favourite Peter mayle book by far. loved the style of writing and as usual his witty edge. can only highly recommend....more
this book always makes me smile! love the don't worry about the bugs " attitude. yet another book I can't put downthis book always makes me smile! love the don't worry about the bugs " attitude. yet another book I can't put down...more
Brilliant book. It isn't a thesaurus/instruction book but does lead you to question what you know and wish to know more. The subject is interesting enBrilliant book. It isn't a thesaurus/instruction book but does lead you to question what you know and wish to know more. The subject is interesting enough without Bill being all over it!...more
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