rocket_scientist Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 For my next read, I'm just away to start King Joey. He got turfed from that bar at the top of Union Street for having his fingers in the till. Not sure that will appear in the book. Edit: when I start a book and I get into it, I tend to read it in a one-ner. It's aligned to my personality. Addictive, I think they call it. For me it's simple enthusiasm. Plus freedom. Unless it's massive and not possible to read in six or eight hours, or heavy or complex like Proust - there's 800 pages of my life I'll not get back and that was only volume 1. Not finished Joey's autobiography yet, well written by Charlie Allan by the way, but spooky coincidence. The Roth novel I just read had polio as its pervasive theme. Never knew Joey was hospitalised for four months with polio as a kid. It's one of those conditions I've heard of but until this week, never really knew what it was. Wonder if I'll finally learn about cystic fibrosis next week, an ailment I similarly have had no idea about. Harper was great. Truly, truly great. The first goal I ever saw at Pittodrie was his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket_scientist Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Finally picked up Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, a book given to me by my daughter a couple of years ago. I had quoted a couple of the wee stories to them when they were kids that I had picked up without ever having read the whole. It's fucking crazy but a beautiful crazy. So uplifting for the spirit. Fuck knows what it's all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 "The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair"by Joel Dicker 600+ pages and absolutely superb, brilliantly written and loved it Hebrew - Reckon this would be one for you. Check it out http://www.amazon.co.uk/Truth-about-Harry-Quebert-Affair/dp/1848663269/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1435735794&sr=1-1&keywords=joel+dicker+the+truth+about+the+harry+quebert+affair I got this for Christmas following your recommendations, and just got another 150 pages to go. Absolutely brilliant book. Only started reading it last week and just find it so hard to put down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Glad you enjoyed it Manc I reckon it was my favourite read of 2015. Loved the style of writing as you really had to pay 100% attention to it as it jumped back and fore in time. Sure it would make a great film Think it is the only Joel Dicker book to date translated into English. My pigeon French just isn't good enough to read a novel in French Got a couple of other recommendations coming up, but no time just now to disclose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ebooks-The-Man-Who-Watched-Women-ebook/dp/B00TQDWIHK/ref=pd_cp_351_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=02WJ5RN0JRSV41QVG5KN Read the above book between Xmas and New Year. From the creators of The Bridge (TV series). Maybe a bit drawn out and could potentially have been trimmed by a 100 pages or so, but a pretty decent read. Not the most difficult plot to figure out, but strong characters (no all particularly likeable ) make this a decent read. Believe this is the second book in a planned trilogy. Haven't read the first instalment and although I will probably do do, this book is perfectly capable of being read as a standalone. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Natchez-Burning-Penn-Cage-Book/dp/0007317964/ref=sr_1_cc_5?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1453046725&sr=1-5-catcorr&keywords=greg+iles+penn+cage+series+in+order Greg Iles is an author I have read a lot of over the years and have never really been disappointed with any of his book. Natchez Burning is set in America's deepest south and uncovers events from the early 60's which are uncovered forty years on and focuses on the actions of those responsible trying their worst to keep them hidden in a dark and troubled racist past. Again this is part of a trilogy (this is the first part), the second part "The Bone Tree" is already published. This book is a big read and runs to over 850 pages as does the follow up. Would give Natchez Burning 4.5/5 and looking forward to getting into the second book, just hope given the fact it is another 850 page book that it isn't repetitive and going back over a lot of what happened in the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket_scientist Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Reading Kelman's You have to be careful in the land of the free. It's typical James Kelman. I know he won the Booker Prize but by god he polarises. Even within one who has bothered to read most of his stuff. An acquired taste, one that I'm not even sure that I have. Hard work. Edit: finished it tonight. Not recommended to anyone other than Kelman enthusiasts. Of which I'm not one. My first Kelman this century and that will be my last, I would like to say but I know I'll pick up another one day. Pathological pathos that is weirdly intriguing, for fucked up perspectives like mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket_scientist Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Reading Timequake just now by the incomparable Kurt Vonnegut. Been a long time since I read him. Having done about half his novels, I'm probably going to do the other half now. His is a brilliant mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoS321 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Never read Vonnegut, Rocket, but I have Galapagos on my kindle which I've not read yet (someone recommended it a while back). Have you read it? Is it worth moving to the top of the pile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket_scientist Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Not read that one yet but I will. Got Sirens of Titan to read next. Vonnegut is easy to read and joyous to read. Silly not to. Slaughterhouse Five is his most famous work, an epic but I've enjoyed most of his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ebooks-The-Man-Who-Watched-Women-ebook/dp/B00TQDWIHK/ref=pd_cp_351_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=02WJ5RN0JRSV41QVG5KN Read the above book between Xmas and New Year. From the creators of The Bridge (TV series). Maybe a bit drawn out and could potentially have been trimmed by a 100 pages or so, but a pretty decent read. Not the most difficult plot to figure out, but strong characters (no all particularly likeable ) make this a decent read. Believe this is the second book in a planned trilogy. Haven't read the first instalment and although I will probably do do, this book is perfectly capable of being read as a standalone. Ok have now read the first book in this trilogy and it is an absolutely cracking read. If you like your Nordic Noir then this is for you. Third part not being released until the summer but can't wait for it http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sebastian-Bergman-Hjorth-Rosenfeldt-ebook/dp/B0085NZQOO/ref=pd_sim_351_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=5152ImspW-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR102%2C160_&refRID=1TR49XMEK4EG4MYEHBFR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket_scientist Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Reading Kelman's You have to be careful in the land of the free. My first Kelman this century and that will be my last, I would like to say but I know I'll pick up another one day. Well that resolution didn't last long. I just started Mo said she was quirky. Coincidentally on the day of my first visit to The Quirky Coo. But this is a thread about books. I am loathed to take it to France with me this week. Kelman is, and his characters are just so fucking tragic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Got given the latest (my first) stieg larsson book for Christmas. Got round to reading it recently, enjoyed it. I had avoided the series before because they seemed so popular but I was impressed. Sometimes a bit predictable but generally had me turning the pages. Has anyone else read the rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghdon Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Got given the latest (my first) stieg larsson book for Christmas. Got round to reading it recently, enjoyed it. I had avoided the series before because they seemed so popular but I was impressed. Sometimes a bit predictable but generally had me turning the pages. Has anyone else read the rest? I've got the series in my to read pile, I've avoided them until now for the same reasons but might give them a go soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Got given the latest (my first) stieg larsson book for Christmas. Got round to reading it recently, enjoyed it. I had avoided the series before because they seemed so popular but I was impressed. Sometimes a bit predictable but generally had me turning the pages. Has anyone else read the rest? Read all three when they came out and generally enjoyed them. If you like these see my post from 8th Feb and give that triology a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Read all three when they came out and generally enjoyed them. If you like these see my post from 8th Feb and give that triology a go Thanks will check it out. Need a new book now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket_scientist Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Started Porno yesterday. 150 pages later and totally hooked. Can't believe I've waited this long to get round to it. Irvine Welsh paints real pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghdon Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Started Porno yesterday. 150 pages later and totally hooked. Can't believe I've waited this long to get round to it. Irvine Welsh paints real pictures. I thoroughly enjoyed porno, even more so than trainspotting, hope you enjoy it rocket! Might dig it out and give it another read before the film comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Got given I am Pilgrim recently and started it the other day, dark book so far! Also read the latest in the Jack Reacher series "Make me" - excellent read and kept me interested throughout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghdon Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Got given I am Pilgrim recently and started it the other day, dark book so far! Also read the latest in the Jack Reacher series "Make me" - excellent read and kept me interested throughout. I read I am pilgrim whilst on holiday last year. I can honestly say it's one of the best novels I've ever read, it's fantastic and just couldn't put it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc_don Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I read I am pilgrim whilst on holiday last year. I can honestly say it's one of the best novels I've ever read, it's fantastic and just couldn't put it down. Excellent, just need to find time to read it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Terry Hayes - I Am Pilgrim 500 pages into it, still got another 350 pages to go, but so far it is shaping up as a five star Crikey can't believe it is two years since I read that book. Said at the time it had film written all over it and believe plans are afoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghdon Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Crikey can't believe it is two years since I read that book. Said at the time it had film written all over it and believe plans are afoot That's made my day, I was hoping they'd make it into a film! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghdon Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Excellent, just need to find time to read it! Just wait until you get properly into it, you'll not be able to put it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 That's made my day, I was hoping they'd make it into a film! Your day just got better then ED See attached link for confirmation http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/i-am-pilgrim-matthew-vaughn-827881 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburghdon Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Your day just got better then ED See attached link for confirmation http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/i-am-pilgrim-matthew-vaughn-827881 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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