tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post6260150714546229166..comments2024-03-28T11:17:43.586+00:00Comments on Read-warbler: Four books in briefCathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-48577451994048607182010-09-23T00:00:35.065+01:002010-09-23T00:00:35.065+01:00Kelly: It is certainly a book with some interestin...Kelly: It is certainly a book with some interesting, albeit shocking ideas. I didn't know they were making into a movie! <br /><br />I loved Gentlemen and Players too, I was knocked out by it as a matter of fact. Some of the detail in Stephen Fry's book reminded me of that book quite strongly.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-6664383270760984692010-09-21T22:00:40.081+01:002010-09-21T22:00:40.081+01:00My sister has been highly touting the Ishiguro boo...My sister has been highly touting the Ishiguro book lately. Between that and your reference to "Gentlemen and Players" (which I enjoyed), I may have to read it! I believe my sis said it's being made into a movie.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859017153454691633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-38591972631009996212010-09-15T19:52:01.540+01:002010-09-15T19:52:01.540+01:00LOL! I haven't forgotten, Pat. Been a bit busy...LOL! I haven't forgotten, Pat. Been a bit busy and also trying to get my first RIP read under my belt. 15 pages to go... Photos soon, I promise. They're uploaded just have to sort them out.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-32243449053605346372010-09-15T12:30:24.262+01:002010-09-15T12:30:24.262+01:00tap tap tap... patiently (?) waiting for photo'...tap tap tap... patiently (?) waiting for photo's !!!!DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-68703409848634062592010-09-14T11:31:21.212+01:002010-09-14T11:31:21.212+01:00Val: I completely agree with you. It's a disad...Val: I completely agree with you. It's a disadvantage to not be open minded enough to read anything. You don't have to necessarily agree with what's written, but it's a real shame to cut yourself off from so many good books out of prejudice. <br /><br />Booksnyc: If you enjoy all things royal then this is an excellent book to read. So much fascinating information and humour as well, which I was not expecting. Highly recommend it.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-68002913876548695422010-09-14T03:42:58.061+01:002010-09-14T03:42:58.061+01:00Thanks for drawing my attention to On Royalty - I ...Thanks for drawing my attention to On Royalty - I think that is one I would really enjoy. I seem to be fascinated by all stuff Royal!Booksnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197753056299399065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-85760004667226847612010-09-09T17:39:43.756+01:002010-09-09T17:39:43.756+01:00What people get up to in their private life (as lo...What people get up to in their private life (as long as it doesn't harm others) is their business ... Live and let live.. that's my thoughts on the matter. <br />But it was kind of you to be sensitive to others viewpoints...There are an awful lot of great books some people cut themselves off from aren't there..unless of course they don't realise :0) ignorance might be bliss in some cases lolValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-85442022174891401172010-09-09T14:00:39.339+01:002010-09-09T14:00:39.339+01:00Val: Nope... that Ishiguro book is not for all and...Val: Nope... that Ishiguro book is not for all and I certainly would not be interested in a reread of it.<br /><br />I loved the Fry book but perhaps I should stress that, as I expect you know, he is gay and speaks quite openly and sometimes explicitly about that. Some might not care for that, so I'll leave it up to you as to whether to try the book or not.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-88785077130517972272010-09-08T18:23:18.135+01:002010-09-08T18:23:18.135+01:00Lovely useful reviews Cath, Many Thanks. I've ...Lovely useful reviews Cath, Many Thanks. I've never read anything by Stephen Fry but you've made me want to try that one :0)<br />Thanks for the warnings too ..I'm just not in the mood for a book that the phrase "compelling but Frightful" 'describes perfectly' lol <br />A Lindsey Davis 'Falco' mystery came home with me from the library last night ..but after that I think we may try a little of Mr FryValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-11902970320072828282010-09-06T09:22:40.345+01:002010-09-06T09:22:40.345+01:00Morning Margaret!
'Compelling but frightful&...Morning Margaret! <br /><br />'Compelling but frightful' describes Never Let Me Go perfectly. I could hardly believe what I was reading and feel that such a thing would not happen, but it's a good thing for someone to air the possibility as a warning maybe.<br /><br />I think quite a few people find Paxman's interviewing technique annoying. I know politicians avoid answering the question more often than not but he doesn't even give them a chance to do that! I would, however, highly recommend his books. He's done one on political life which I want to read but our library doesn't have it. Will have to reserve.<br /><br />I missed Fry's doc on er... manic depression wasn't it? Which is a shame because I've loved everything else he's done... his travel docs and his Who Do You Think You Are? etc. And QI of course.<br /><br />I also missed Blair's interview with Marr because my husband can't tolerate Blair at all. I'm not keen, and the same with Mandelson, but am torn because I like to hear what these people have to say. I'll probably get both books from the library at some stage. I did see the bit of the interview where Blair refused to run down ths coalition and thought that rather magnanimous of him. Having read the Cameron book though I now realise that many Tories at that time felt Blair was not a natural member of Labour and should have been a left-wing Tory. Cameron was an admirer of Blair's apparently. It's all very interesting and I'm now eager to read more - hence the plan to read Mandelson and Blair's books.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-84911954535932336302010-09-06T07:16:13.994+01:002010-09-06T07:16:13.994+01:00What a great selection of books! The only one of t...What a great selection of books! The only one of these I've read is Never Let Me Go, which I found compelling but frightful. Remains of the Day is much more to my taste - and I enjoyed the film too.<br /><br />Paxman can be so irritating, can't he? I'm very much like you as regards royalty and whilst I wouldn't read a straight biography I have to say this book does sound interesting.<br /><br />As for Stephen Fry, I love all of his programmes - did you see the TV documentary he did a few years ago? I can't remember the title, but it was about depression - it was excellent.<br /><br />I don't normally read political bios but am tempted to look at Blair's book after seeing his interview with Andrew Marr. The Cameron one sounds fascinating, but I can't stand the thought of reading anything by Mandelson.BooksPleasehttp://www.booksplease.orgnoreply@blogger.com