[ebooktalk] Re: Ken Follett.
- From: "Steven Bingham" <steven.bingham1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <ebooktalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:10:12 +0100
Shell
Jackdaws is a good read. The story, or at least some of the characters and
happenings, are a little implausible but it might be down to having to
make-do-and-mend in wartime!
I would agree that a Dangerous Fortune was one of his best. Certainly
humping a wardrobe around with a body in it would damage your back. I have
read and I know enjoyed A Place Called Freedom but I can't remember a think
about it.
I would also recommend the Third Twin. It's one of those books about what
can go wrong with scientific experimentation.
Steve
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Subject: [ebooktalk] Ken Follett.
Hi June,
I've read quite a few Ken Folletts, some I've enjoyed more than others. But
there is one called A Dangerous Fortune, which I thought was absolutely
fantastic. It's years since I read it and I think I will read it again now
to see if I enjoy it as much. He has some great characters. I think I
prefer his historical novels more than his modern ones. I also enjoyed A
Place called Freedom. A friend has recommended Jackdoors, so that will be
my next one of his to read.
Shell.
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From: "Tar Barrels" <tar.barrels@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 8:43 PM
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Subject: [ebooktalk] Re: AN OLD FAVOURITE
> 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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>
> 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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>
> 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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>
> 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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