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Saturday 19th May 2012

2000

Trusted Mole

Author : Milos Stankovic

Summary :
Milos's experiences in Bosnia 1992-1995 as a soldier with the UN working as an interpreter and ...

Reviewed by Roger, on 19 May 2012

Review of "Trusted Mole"

Absolutely gripping account of a nasty war (aren't they all)


Thursday 3rd May 2012

2011

The Prague Cemetary

Author : Umberto Eco

Summary :
From Garibaldi's invasion of Scilly and the creation through Piedmont to Paris and the 19th ...

Reviewed by Roger, on 03 May 2012

Review of "The Prague Cemetary"

Fascinating weaving of a tale intersecting with truth and history. Best Eco since Name of the Rose. Christmas present from Murray


Sunday 22nd April 2012

2011

The Etymologicon

Author : Mark Forsyth

Summary :
A romp through etymology of some English Words

Reviewed by Roger, on 22 Apr 2012

Review of "The Etymologicon"

Entertaining and informative


Saturday 21st April 2012

2009

The Maintenance of Headway

Author : Magnus Mills

Summary :
A (london) bus driver's tales

Reviewed by Roger, on 21 Apr 2012

Review of "The Maintenance of Headway"

An excellent companion to Dear Granny Smith as the voice of the worker at the sharp end of delivering a srvice which we all have used


Friday 16th March 2012

0000

To Live Outside The Law

Author : Leaf Fielding

Summary :
From first acid trip through to jail as a result of the Operation Julie drugs bust and out the ...

Reviewed by Roger, on 16 Mar 2012

Review of "To Live Outside The Law"

An amazing engaging story with many points of contact


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