Loved this book, I picked it up to spend an hour reading and did not put it back down again until I had finished. Secret political assassins, police c...moreLoved this book, I picked it up to spend an hour reading and did not put it back down again until I had finished. Secret political assassins, police corruption and a little vigilante action. Fast moving and recommended for anyone that likes their books fast and furious.(less)
Actually a pretty good book to read, it really does examine the hypocrisy of the church but goes beyond that to examine human relationships and how sp...moreActually a pretty good book to read, it really does examine the hypocrisy of the church but goes beyond that to examine human relationships and how spiteful they can be. Even under the most dire of circumstances. (less)
A slightly more adult theme to this second in the series. Still a lovely book for children but with the introduction of Spiritino, the drinking of win...moreA slightly more adult theme to this second in the series. Still a lovely book for children but with the introduction of Spiritino, the drinking of wine and amorous intentions, the appeal to adult lovers of cats definitely goes up a notch or two. (less)
Really enjoyed this book, it was well written and covered a period during the baby boomer years in London and the Forest of Dean. I suppose because I...moreReally enjoyed this book, it was well written and covered a period during the baby boomer years in London and the Forest of Dean. I suppose because I was originally born in the Forest and the ages of the people in this book was similar to those of my parents and siblings that it was of particular interest. Many of the stories told brought memories from my own childhood and surroundings.(less)
This was a cracking good read, especially for anyone interested in the history of military action in the Far East (albeit this is fiction) or about th...moreThis was a cracking good read, especially for anyone interested in the history of military action in the Far East (albeit this is fiction) or about the trials and tribulations that face ex-pats as they try and eke a living out of a country trying to recover from the Pacific War and seeking independence.
Markham also has a habit of asking the philosophical questions of what good does military intervention and conflict do for world peace. You often find yourself musing over whether we have actually learned any lessons over the years. Especially when you look at the situations in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East in comparison to the late 60's and early 70's
A very quirky look at science fiction. It was a bit weird in a good way, I found myself wanting to know what happened next; which is always a sign of...moreA very quirky look at science fiction. It was a bit weird in a good way, I found myself wanting to know what happened next; which is always a sign of a good read. Not too sure about the orgy or whether it was necessary to include it, but I guess that if you are looking for bad behaviour in humans then that does get near the top of the list. I really enjoyed it overall and would recommend it both for a few hours entertainment and for provoking a few thoughts about human behaviour.(less)
A thoroughly good read. There are some sexually explicit parts but given the period it is discussing and the fact that it is about female relationship...moreA thoroughly good read. There are some sexually explicit parts but given the period it is discussing and the fact that it is about female relationships and their life's experiences from wartime to modern days, they cannot be considered inappropriate. Or in fact any different to what you often find discussed on TV these days.
This book was an excellent dissection of women's relationships and not always in a favourable light. The author clearly understands women and what makes them tick, many people will find themselves emphasising with the characters and understand the hormone driven teenage periods and why some women are attracted by the charisma of powerful men. Highly recommended. (less)
Really enjoyed these tales of going's on in the South of France, as an expat it is very easy to relate to the stories and see some of the characters d...moreReally enjoyed these tales of going's on in the South of France, as an expat it is very easy to relate to the stories and see some of the characters described in some of the people you meet or know. It's a bit of harmless fun that puts a smile on your face.(less)
This is my book so I am not sure it is appropriate to rate it, although I obviously think it is a 5 star :-) You can find out more about the book and...moreThis is my book so I am not sure it is appropriate to rate it, although I obviously think it is a 5 star :-) You can find out more about the book and its availability via this Caring for Tomatoes link.(less)
Having owned a few dogs and having made lots of mistakes in trying to train them and get them to fit into our family lifestyle, I wish I had discovere...moreHaving owned a few dogs and having made lots of mistakes in trying to train them and get them to fit into our family lifestyle, I wish I had discovered this book much earlier. The techniques used for training a dog are completely without physical punishment and concentrate on rewarding or not rewarding different behaviours to train your dog. The result, a happy contented dog with a matching owner that have a mutual respect for each other. Lovely way to live with a dog and worth reading about some of the myth busting techniques that the author describes.(less)
This is an invaluable insider's guide to the book writing and publishing process. Perfect for aspiring authors and probably a thing or two in there fo...moreThis is an invaluable insider's guide to the book writing and publishing process. Perfect for aspiring authors and probably a thing or two in there for established writers as well. Especially those struggling to sell their books.(less)
Very easy reading that should be considered light entertainment to be dipped into and out of at will. Lots of shenanigans going on as the expats meet...moreVery easy reading that should be considered light entertainment to be dipped into and out of at will. Lots of shenanigans going on as the expats meet the locals and settle into French life. (less)
This was a very well written book with many twists and turns, murder mystery and intrigue add to the plot, which is essentially a love affair that con...moreThis was a very well written book with many twists and turns, murder mystery and intrigue add to the plot, which is essentially a love affair that continued across more than one decade. Readers will be treated to a few surprises along the way and an unexpected twist to conclude. You will find this one hard to put down.
One of my favourite books of all time. Wilbur Smith always manages an unexpected twist in his stories and this book was no exception. Loved it. Still...moreOne of my favourite books of all time. Wilbur Smith always manages an unexpected twist in his stories and this book was no exception. Loved it. Still think it is worth a review even though I read it a long time ago, in fact it might be due a re-read.(less)
This book for me is really interesting because it is helping me to discover the region of France I live in. Clearly you hear what has gone on and you...moreThis book for me is really interesting because it is helping me to discover the region of France I live in. Clearly you hear what has gone on and you pick up snippets of past history, but to read a well researched book written about the region, which is my doorstep, is a journey of discovery. Where France sits in the world today to an extent is as a result of the events that took place in this region around the thirteenth century.(less)
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