[ebooktalk] Re: AN OLD FAVOURITE
- From: "Steven Bingham" <steven.bingham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:33:06 +0100
It doesn't say it was Salisbury but some of the incidents are from Salisbury
but some are from other cathedrals. The placement of the story also suggests
Salisbury but as people are reported to have come from Salisbury it isn't
quite there. It is also nearer to Winchester than is Salisbury.
William Goldings' the Spire is more closely based on the building of
Salisbury.
Steve
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Sent: 23 April 2013 18:26
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David, I've been racking my brains trying to think of the names of those
books - thanks. Someone else mentioned that to me the other day. I find it
fascinating reading about the building of these huge Cathedrals. Was this
book based on the building of Salisbury Cathedral, or am I thinking of
something else?
June
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On Behalf Of David Russell
Sent: 22 April 2013 22:22
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June,
I think Ken Follett's best books are the two books about building a
cathedral. "Pillars of the earth" was the first and best, closely followed
by "World without end".
David
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Sent: 22 April 2013 20:44
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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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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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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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Sent: 22 April 2013 17:36
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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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