Plume (2008), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 512 pages
Plume (2008), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 512 pages
Plume (2008), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 512 pages
Crusade by Robyn Young
Plume (2008), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 512 pages
↧
↧
President Down by Terence Strong
cathymoore's review: "Phil Mason is an ex army sniper who is asked to track down some terrorist suspects by an old MI5 contact. You could drive a horse and cart through some of the plot holes and the twist at the end is predictable as hell. That doesn't stop it from being an enjoyable, easy read and I found the lead character particularly likeable."Simon & Schuster UK (2010), Paperback, 528 pages
↧
The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes
Penguin (2009), Edition: UK Edition, Paperback, 624 pages
↧
The Gate House by Nelson DeMille
Grand Central Publishing (2008), Hardcover, 688 pages
↧
Doomsday Prophecy by Scott Mariani
cathymoore's review: "This is a nice, simple, straightforward read. It's not a very original piece of fiction. There is an ex-SAS soldier with an attitude, a young female biblical archaeologist and a tenuous religious link to the end of the world and a terrorist attack. So far so post-Dan Brown. Unfortunately this one never really steps away from the template. There are much better books out there in this genre, but also much worse."AVON, a division of HarperColl (2011), Paperback, 480 pages
↧
↧
Brute Force by Andy McNab
Corgi Books (2009), Paperback, 480 pages
↧
The Wrecker by Clive Cussler
Michael Joseph (2009), Edition: Open market ed, Paperback
↧
The Race by Richard North Patterson
cathymoore's review: "As a Brit my knowledge of the US political system is based almost entirely on watching the West Wing. I enjoyed learning how the presidential nomination system works, although it seems overly complicated! I wonder if anyone exists in politics anywhere in the world who is as true to them-self as the lead character Corey Grace. I also found it quite frightening to think that so many Americans hold the opinions this book suggests on gay marriage and race. This book definitely gave me a lot to think about."Henry Holt and Co. (2007), Edition: First Edition, Hardcover, 352 pages
↧
Italian Shoes by Henning Mankell
cathymoore's review: "An odd tale, full of wonderfully odd characters - the old man living alone by the sea, the hypochondriac postman, the woman who lives in a caravan and writes letters to politicians. All of these characters are flawed and their behaviour is in some cases, nothing short of awful. This book was strangely compelling and left me full of thoughts about honesty, being true to myself and how I treat my family and those who are close to me. Thought provoking writing."Vintage (2010), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 256 pages
↧
↧
Assegai by Wilbur Smith
cathymoore's review: "I would definitely agree with other reviewers that this is not the best example of Smith's writing. The pacing isn't great and the love story element is a bit clunky.
However, Smith writes about Africa beautifully. His love for the land and its inhabitants shines through on every page. There is nothing like reading a Wilbur Smith novel to make me want to visit and experience the African landscape."St. Martin's Paperbacks (2010), Edition: Reprint, Mass Market Paperback, 688 pages
↧
How to Be a Woman by Caitlin Moran
cathymoore's review: "I'd read a lot about Caitlin Moran on the Internet. Some if it is complimentary, some of it not so much. So I was interested to see what I thought of her opinions. On the whole we seem to agree on most things. We are similar in age, so a lot of the references to her growing up in the 1990s were very familiar. She has a very funny turn of phrase and an extensive vocabulary of profanities.
She's certainly no man hater and her feminist stance is hardly radical. She just wants what any woman with any sense would want; dignity and equality.
The only part of the book I found difficult was her chapter on abortion, even though I consider myself pro-choice. It's a very dark section of an otherwise pretty lighthearted read."Harper Perennial (2012), Edition: Original, Paperback, 320 pages
↧
Room: A Novel by Emma Donoghue
cathymoore's review: "This is very good. The story of Jack and his mum, told in Jack's voice. I don't want to give too much away as when I started I didn't really have a clue what it was about. Part of the joy if reading it for me was discovering everything at the same time as Jack.
My son is the same age as him too, which made the story incredibly poignant and meaningful."Little, Brown and Company (2012), Edition: Reprint, Mass Market Paperback, 384 pages
↧
Heartstone: A Matthew Shardlake Tudor Mystery (Matthew Shardlake Mysteries) by C. J. Sansom
cathymoore's review: "Hunch backed Tudor lawyer, Matthew Shardlake is off to Hampshire in this novel, the fifth in the series. He is investigating two separate cases but as the story progresses they begin to overlap more and more.
This is the longest of novel in the series so far, over 700 pages. The second half is certainly better than the first half, which, for me, felt like it was dragging somewhat. The story's climax in Portsmouth, aboard the Mary Rose, is classic Shardlake though, and it is just a bit of a shame it took us so long to get there."Penguin Books (2011), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 640 pages
↧
↧
The Doomsday Key: A Sigma Force Novel by James Rollins
cathymoore's review: "Scientists cum superheroes Sigma Force explore the myths behind the Domesday book and the conspiracy behind GM crops in their latest caper.
Often reading more like a film script than a novel the action is non-stop yet often predictable. Yes, the characters are likeable and it never felt like any of them were in genuine peril, which makes the story seem very "safe,"
Rollins needs to shake things up a bit in the next instalment to keep me interested."William Morrow (2009), Edition: First Edition, Hardcover, 448 pages
↧
Sanctus: A Novel by Simon Toyne
William Morrow (2011), Hardcover, 496 pages
↧
True Blue by David Baldacci
cathymoore's review: "Not bad, but by no means vintage Baldacci. The characters are not nearly as polished as in for example, the Camel Club series. Hopefully, if the author intends to write more with these characters this will improve. It felt decidedly clunky and wooden at times."Grand Central Publishing (2009), Edition: October, Hardcover, 464 pages
↧
Winter in Madrid: A Novel by C. J. Sansom
cathymoore's review: "This book combines three plot threads against the backdrop of post civil war Spain. Harry had been injured at Dunkirk and then reluctantly recruited by the security services. Barbara is the girlfriend of the man Harry has been sent to spy on and she is looking for Bernie, her old lover, missing in action after the battle of Jarama.
This is definitely more of a slow burner than a page turner. It took me a good week to get into it. The last third though is definitely worth waiting for as everything comes together in an exciting climax. This also gives a great insight into the Spanish Civil War and Spain's position during World War Two, both subjects I knew little about before reading this."Penguin Books (2009), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 544 pages
↧
↧
The Last Camel Died at Noon (Amelia Peabody) by Elizabeth Peters
cathymoore's review: "I was beginning to tire somewhat of Amelia and her rather repetitive adventures. Or so I thought. This is fantastic. Amelia, Emerson and Ramses are in the Sudan and it's not long before all kinds of excitement starts to happen. This is so different from those which it follows and not only is it exciting but absolutely hilarious as well.
If you haven't read any of Peabody's previous escapades though, I perhaps wouldn't suggest starting with this one as it refers quite frequently to the previous books without giving much background explanation."Grand Central Publishing (2010), Edition: 1st, Kindle Edition, 352 pages
↧
The Sign by Raymond Khoury
cathymoore's review: "Part conspiracy thriller, part pseudo-political essay on the dangers of organised religion. This is pretty far fetched stuff and while it is fairly enjoyable and easy to read it is clearly, especially towards the end, a vehicle for the author's thoughts on religion in politics in the 21st century United States.
I found this to be very different from the author's previous novels which I have read."Signet (2010), Edition: Reprint, Mass Market Paperback, 576 pages
↧
Ravens by George Dawes Green
cathymoore's review: "Two misfits on a road trip come across a family if lottery winners in a quiet city in the southern US. This book tells the story of what happens when people get caught up in lies. It's not the kind of book I would usually read and I'm not actually sure whether I enjoyed it or not, but it raises some interesting questions about truth and the power of belief and how easy it is for people to believe someone if they say and do the right things."Grand Central Publishing (2010), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 352 pages
↧
More Pages to Explore .....
