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I think McEwan is an author that one either "loves or hates". You'll know if you like his style of writing fairly quickly. I ho..."
Leslie, are you doing Atonement now?

I think McEwan is an author that one either "loves or hates". You'll know if you like his style of writing fairly quickly. I ho..."
I liked Atonement very much, whereas I hated On Chesil Beach - I just wanted to tell the characters not to be so stupid! I thought The Children Act was ok, but somewhat predictable.

I tried very hard to get past that to assessing the book fairly - but still think it was really just an overblown short story.

The Language of Flowers
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show......"
Loved this one, Suzanne.

Finished M Train
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Petra wrote: "Loved Atonement, Chrissie. It's a good place to start.
I think McEwan is an author that one either "loves or hates". You'll know if you like his style of writing fairly quickly. I hope you like it."
Totally agree
I think McEwan is an author that one either "loves or hates". You'll know if you like his style of writing fairly quickly. I hope you like it."
Totally agree

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show....

I think McEwan is an author that one either "loves or hates". You'll know if you like his style of writing fairl..."
Not now Chrissie. I bought the book some months ago & plan to read it sometime in 2016 (but this discussion makes me push it a bit farther down on my tbr)...

Glad you enjoyed it. I tried to read it last year. I came across the title in a nonfiction book, The End of Your Life Book Club, but I guess I just wasn't in the right frame of mind at the time.


I absolutely concur 1000 percent. Best fiction book I've read this year easily.






Read Chuck's review as he explains what the book is like without giving anything away. As long as you're not squeamish about violence, sex, drugs, salty language you're good to go! The Jamaican patois is easy (as long as you're doing a paper copy). I imagine an audio book might take a little more work. It's just basically bad grammar english with a few slangs thrown in. And after you spend a few minutes looking up the slang words via Google you're work is done. It's quite a ride!

Lol Bette. Sure mine will slow as we get closer to Xmas.


I absolutely concur 1000 percent. Best fiction book I've read this year easily."
Did you see that they are making an HBO miniseries from this?

That would be cool. I always like to see how these things come off on the screen.
Regarding the book, I've heard comparisons to a show called THE WIRE. I can't ever remember having seen it.

That would be cool. I always like to see how these things come off on the screen.
Regarding the book, I've heard..."
If I remember correctly The Wire was based on Val McDermid's book by the same name. I saw it and it was good.


I'll read my copy before I read your review, Sandy.

My review is at: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


Finished A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding

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The Language of Flowers
My review: https://www.goodreads.com/..."
Can see why, Diane!!

My review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...



Hope you enjoy it as much as I did Suzanne.



Recommend it to anyone having conflicting thoughts on the existence of God.

Very good review Dhanaraj!

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Fans of Nicholas Sparks should love it. I did. Review here
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


You've convinced me. Went and downloaded the eBook and bought the audiobook from Audible. Thanks!

Thanks Leslie.



Hope you enjoy it Chuck!

I find this generation of artists & writers frustrating and fascinating at the same time. They were so spoiled and self-involved that (to me) it's almost as if they lived outside the world the rest of us live in. These are people who couldn't survive in "normal" situations such as we live in everyday.
On the other hand, that life of entertainment, fun "me" has its appeal (although I wouldn't want to spend a lifetime there....maybe a week or two :D)
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Didn't this put you off?!

It might be a fun lifestyle for a week or two, a big break from all the cares of the "real world" but I certainly wouldn't want it for a lifestyle.
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The Language of Flowers
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