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Tag Archives: BOOK
Can Bob Mortimer, be as funny at writing novels as he is on TV? You bet
By releasing his recent bestselling novels, The Satsuma Complex and The Hotel Avocado, Bob Mortimer, has become a complete British national treasure. Those of you wondering if TV comic royalty Bob Mortimer, might not be able to master writing comedy … Continue reading
Posted in BOOKS, ENTERTAINMENT, POPULAR CULTURE, READING, Uncategorized
Tagged A NOVEL, BOB MORTIMER, BOOK, books, BRITISH NATIONAL TREASURE, COMEDIAN, FUNNY, GARY, humour, THE HOTEL AVOCADO, THE SATSUMA COMPLEX, THRILLER
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INTERMEZZO by Sally Rooney – A review – 4/5
Intense grief, brotherhood, and sex Intermezzo, the fourth novel by critically acclaimed Irish author Sally Rooney, is an absolute triumph that explores the impact of grief, family conflict, and unconventional relationships. Having never read a novel by Sally Rooney before, … Continue reading
Posted in BOOK REVIEWS, grief, MENTAL HEALTH, POPULAR CULTURE, THE ARTS, Uncategorized
Tagged A REVIEW, BOOK, BOOK REVIEW, book reviews, books, brotherhood, chess, death, Dublin, Family, fiction, Grief, Intermezzo, irish author, Ivan Koubek, LITERARY REVIEW, Normal People, Peter Koubek, polygamy, relationships, Sally Rooney, SEX
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The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt – A review – 4/5.
DeWitt, at his most poignant, brilliant best! If you want a novel full of murders, laughter, or sex, then take a look elsewhere. However, if you want a read that is full of poignancy and gripping emotion, then The Librarianist … Continue reading
Posted in BOOKS, EMOTION, ENTERTAINMENT, LITERATURE, POPULAR CULTURE, THE ARTS, Uncategorized
Tagged Bob Comet, BOOK, BOOK REVIEW, literature, Patrick deWitt, REVIEW, The Librarianist, The Sisters Brothers
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AN INTERESTING-ISH, ETHICAL McEWAN, BUT NOT A HIGHLY ENJOYABLE ONE! ‘The Children Act’ by Ian McEwan: a review.
Having enjoyed Solar by renowned author Ian McEwan and then really enjoyed his spy thriller novel Sweet Tooth, I thought it was nailed on that The Children Act would be another high quality piece of work by him. However, for … Continue reading
Posted in BOOK REVIEWS, BOOKS, DRAMA, EMOTION, ENTERTAINMENT, LITERATURE, POPULAR CULTURE, THE ARTS, Uncategorized
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FOREVER YOUNG : The Story of Adrian Doherty, Football’s Lost Genius! A review.
This book was interesting, moving, but at the same time it has to be said that it also had shades of blandness in places. The latter aspect could have been easily remedied by it being about one hundred pages shorter. … Continue reading
Posted in BOOKS, COMEDY, ENTERTAINMENT, READING, SPORT, THE ARTS, TRIBUTE, Uncategorized
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A CASUAL HIT! ‘The Casual Vacancy’ – episode one review.
Think The Vicar of Dibley with elements of Eastenders in it and you will pretty much have an idea of what the first episode of this new three part BBC1 drama was like. The screenplay was written by Sarah Phelps … Continue reading
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A STRANGE SHEEP SHEARING, SHAGGING SHEILA….WHO FAILED TO FULLY SATISFY ME! ‘ALL THE BIRDS, SINGING’ BY Evie Wyld – A Review.
ALL THE BIRDS, SINGING by Evie Wyld – A Review. After a tricky start(the writing style took a bit of getting used too), I found myself in the day really looking forward to reading more of this book whenever I next … Continue reading
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Sex, stirrups, and second rate storytelling – ‘Taking he Fall’ by A.P.McCoy – A Review.
A review of Taking the Fall by A.P.McCoy – As indicated by the headline, there is too much sex and not enough gripping storytelling. I was left feeling greatly underwhelmed sadly. So, what is the book about then and who are … Continue reading
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