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Friday 19th January 2018

2012

Waging Heavy Peace

Author : Neil Young

Summary :
Autobiography - or rather a collection of memories.

Reviewed by Roger, on 19 Jan 2018

Review of "Waging Heavy Peace"

Writing style rather reminded me of Donald Trump's tweets. Obsessions and hobby horses are given full rein which is fine as they are mostly quite interesting.


Sunday 14th January 2018

2000

The History of Bees

Author : Maja Lunde

Summary :
Three intertwined stories across time (1850, 2007, 2049) about bees and beekeeping. ...
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Reviewed by Roger, on 14 Jan 2018

Review of "The History of Bees"

Excellent, engrossing, page-turning, thought provoking.


Thursday 28th December 2017

2000

Lilac and Flag

Author : John Berger

Summary :
Peasants in the city
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Reviewed by Roger, on 28 Dec 2017

Review of "Lilac and Flag"

Yes, a fitting conclusion to the poetic trilogy - more down to earth than once in Europa and a more linear narrative than either Europa or Pig Earth.


Saturday 2nd December 2017

2000

The Left Hand of Darkness

Author : Ursula le Guin

Summary :
Sci planet Winter is visited by an emissary from a confederation of planets to invite them to ...

Reviewed by Roger, on 02 Dec 2017

Review of "The Left Hand of Darkness"

Supposedly has a strong feminine sub-text which I didn't get at all - perhaps we take it for granted now and its not so odd to write about a world where there is no difference between the sexes (even if ours is still not like that)


Thursday 9th November 2017

2000

A Delicate Truth

Author : John le Carre

Summary :
Post Iraq war and post new labour story about rendition and privatisation of the state.

Reviewed by Roger, on 09 Nov 2017

Review of "A Delicate Truth"

Greatly enjoyed this


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