[ebooktalk] Re: Ken Follett.
- From: "Shell" <shell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:48:11 +0100
Night over Water was not my favorite Follett June, it was a bit stuffy, but
still a good story.
Shell.
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From: "Tar Barrels" <tar.barrels@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 3:55 PM
To: <ebooktalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [ebooktalk] Re: Ken Follett.
> 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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> On Behalf Of Shell
> 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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>> On Behalf Of David Russell
>> 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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>>
>> 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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