Recently, I came across a new author, well new to me, and I so enjoyed his work that I thought I would recommend him to you. Unfortunately he died after writing only three novels, His name is Stieg Larson and his novel, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" is the first of a trilogy.
Another author that I enjoy is Sarah Waters a young English lady and her book "Fingersmith" is a great read. I would be interested in what some of you folk would recommend.
A Good Read
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Re: A Good Read
Cheers Oldfella. I'm normally a historical fiction reader, but every now and then i do dip my toes into other areas.
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Can I recommend Patrick O'Brian I first bought his books at car boots and managed to read the whole lot with the help of the library, in fact I was so impressed I went and bought them new as a thank you. I have read them several times since.
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I am reading the second Stieg Larson and find it really hard to put down! An absolute gripper! Looking forward to the the third. pbf.
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I'll check out Patrick O'Brian, pelmetman, am re-reading the Simon Scarrow 'Eagle' series at the mo. Good stuff if you like to read about Romans romping round ancient Britain.
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I'm on the second book as well, pity that after the 3rd there will be no more, he was a fine writer.prison break fan wrote:I am reading the second Stieg Larson and find it really hard to put down! An absolute gripper! Looking forward to the the third. pbf.
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Re: A Good Read
Two of the best books I've read in a long time are both by Khaled Hosseini - The Kite Runner, and A Thousand Splendid Suns. Very, very moving, and a chance to see a 'human' side to Afganistan that the media, on the whole, refuse to show us.
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How about Alexander Kent, and Richard Bolitho series I,m sure if you enjoy Patrick O'Brian then you will enjoy this seriespelmetman wrote:Can I recommend Patrick O'Brian I first bought his books at car boots and managed to read the whole lot with the help of the library, in fact I was so impressed I went and bought them new as a thank you. I have read them several times since.
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Try "Fingersmith" set in London in the early 1800s it's a great read.Gert wrote:Cheers Oldfella. I'm normally a historical fiction reader, but every now and then i do dip my toes into other areas.
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