[ebooktalk] Re: Ken Follett.
- From: "Tar Barrels" <tar.barrels@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:55:26 +0100
Shell, the one I read was Night over Water, and I've just looked back at my
list and noticed that I only gave it 6 out of 10, yet I now remember it
being better than that. To some extent it changes according to what else I'm
reading at the time. I'll add your recommendations to my "suggestions" list.
I've become something of a list-aholic since I retired!
June
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Sent: 22 April 2013 20:58
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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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> 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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> Sent: 22 April 2013 20:25
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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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> 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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