[ebooktalk] Re: AN OLD FAVOURITE
- From: "Tar Barrels" <tar.barrels@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:43:51 +0100
David, I read my first Follett earlier this year, and I do so agree with you
about his storytelling style. It was a bit one dimensional emotionally, but
there's no doubting the action. I think he's probably good at his research
too, because I find a lot of it just about plausible. Which do you think is
his best?
June
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Sent: 22 April 2013 20:31
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Subject: [ebooktalk] Re: AN OLD FAVOURITE
June
I love Artcher's books. They somehow seem to be a guilty pleasure, mainly
because the man himself appears to be so thoroughly self-absorbed and
utterly dislikeable. His books are often stereotypes, but he can tell a
very good story.
Another good storyteller is Ken Follett. His books vary a good deal and the
coincidences are often hard to swallow, but you always want to know what
will happen next. Neither will win the booker, but I for one always look
out for their latest offerings.
David
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On Behalf Of Tar Barrels
Sent: 22 April 2013 20:25
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Subject: [ebooktalk] Re: AN OLD FAVOURITE
I wouldn't read Herbert if it wasn't for my book group. But there you again,
Clare, being nice! ;-) I've already said that in the main I prefer to read
the more complex characters who are perhaps not so nice, but I do find that
I'm sometimes put off reading a book when I dislike the author. However,
there are exceptions to every personal rule and Geoffrey Archer is one -
odious little man, but I must admit he can tell a good story. I followed the
Koomson thread, and I must confess that I'm intrigued by what was said and
will look out for her.
June
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On Behalf Of Clare Gailans
Sent: 22 April 2013 17:36
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Subject: [ebooktalk] Re: AN OLD FAVOURITE
June, I have only read one James Herbert, and won't be returning to him. I
hadn't heard of Dorothy Koomson until the other day, and now I am falling
over her all over the place. I stumbled across her being interviewed on
Woman's Hour this morning if anyone wants to look for it. She sounded a very
nice person which always encourages me to read people. Clare
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