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Friday 14th May 2010

2005

Searching for the Sound

Author : Phil Lesh

Rated by Roger, on 14 May 2010



Tuesday 11th May 2010

2008

The Cellist of Sarajevo

Author : Steven Galloway

Summary :
Scenes based on the siege of Sarejavo 1992-1996.

Reviewed by Roger, on 11 May 2010

Review of "The Cellist of Sarajevo"

A series of scenes with a thread running through theme following four principle characters moving through the damgerous city. Very powerful tale that draws you in to the wrld of the siege - how is such a thing possible while 50 miles away ordinary life continues.


Thursday 15th April 2010

2009

The Spirit Level

Why Equality is Better for Everyone

Authors : Kate Picket, Richard Wilkinson

Rated by Roger, on 15 Apr 2010



Friday 26th March 2010

1987

Consider Phlebas

Author : Iain M Banks

Summary :
'Culture' series science fiction opera.

Reviewed by Roger, on 26 Mar 2010

Review of "Consider Phlebas"

Although this is the first of the culture series, having read two others it seemed very formulaic An enjoyable enough read but not earth shattering.


Friday 12th February 2010

2007

The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Author : Mohsin Hamid

Summary :
A Pakistani born high flyer in corporate america rediscovers his true roots and tells his story to ...

Reviewed by Roger, on 12 Feb 2010

Review of "The Reluctant Fundamentalist"

Quick and easy to read, slightly contrived format and ambiguous in its conclusion. Interesting telling of a response to the direction of USA from 2001


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