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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


Friday 5th February 2010

2004

Night Train to Lisbon

Author : Pascal Mercier

Rated by Roger, on 05 Feb 2010



Tuesday 5th January 2010

2008

A Most Wanted Man

Author : John le Carre

Summary :
money laundering and post 9/11 espiocracy in Hamburg

Reviewed by Roger, on 05 Jan 2010

Review of "A Most Wanted Man"

Gripping read right up until the end which was strangely unsatisfying - simplistic and arbitary


Friday 1st January 2010

2007

The Road Home

Author : Rose Tremain

Summary :
Lev comes from ?Poland to find work in the UK

Reviewed by Roger, on 01 Jan 2010

Review of "The Road Home"

Very engrossing read, totally invoved in Lev's journey - and not everything comes right in the end which is quite satisfying.


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