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Howards End is on the Landing: A Year of Reading from Home by Susan Hill
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
2.75
T.V.: Big Adventures on the Small Screen by Peter Kay
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
2.5
Yet another cash-in from one of Britain’s best-loved comedians.
Retelling the same anecdotes he’s used in many previous books, yet this time even bold enough to make reference to this fact.
There’s not much new here to really enjoy, though the audiobook does use real clips from the shows which adds something to the nostalgic feel the book has. At times it feels like someone indulging in photos they’ve found in their attic (I’m assuming he wrote in in lockdown when there wasn’t much else to do).
At it’s best, it reminds you of just how important his comedy has been in Britain over the past 30 years, and how massive his output has been.
But then, as most of his fans already appreciate that, there’s not much new to be found here.
Retelling the same anecdotes he’s used in many previous books, yet this time even bold enough to make reference to this fact.
There’s not much new here to really enjoy, though the audiobook does use real clips from the shows which adds something to the nostalgic feel the book has. At times it feels like someone indulging in photos they’ve found in their attic (I’m assuming he wrote in in lockdown when there wasn’t much else to do).
At it’s best, it reminds you of just how important his comedy has been in Britain over the past 30 years, and how massive his output has been.
But then, as most of his fans already appreciate that, there’s not much new to be found here.
Me Cheeta: My Life in Hollywood by Cheeta
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.0
Really struggled with this one.
Once the initial jokes are hammered out (by page 30, say), they are continued on repeat.! For another 300 pages.
Very repetitive and dull with very few moments of inspiration to justify it being a book rather than a mildly amusing concept pitched to publishers.
Once the initial jokes are hammered out (by page 30, say), they are continued on repeat.! For another 300 pages.
Very repetitive and dull with very few moments of inspiration to justify it being a book rather than a mildly amusing concept pitched to publishers.
Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A book I try to return to every Christmas.
Joyful, inventive, incredibly witty and captivating.
A story everyone would enjoy - take a risk on something a little different.
Joyful, inventive, incredibly witty and captivating.
A story everyone would enjoy - take a risk on something a little different.
Scoop by Evelyn Waugh
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Extreme Rambling: Walking Israel's Separation Barrier. For Fun. by Mark Thomas
funny
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
3.5
Ugly Americans: The True Story of the Ivy League Cowboys Who Raided the Asian Markets for Millions by Ben Mezrich
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
If you’ve read any of Mezrich’s other books, you’ll find a lot to enjoy here.
Investigative journalism delivered with a thriller-style narrative, set in the heyday of the Asian financial market, with the 08 crash a long way off.
It’s by no means a damning indictment of the American Dream, if anything a romanticised tale of those who got rich quick and knew to get out before it all crumbled. Capitalism where the greed isn’t the unbecoming.
There’s lots of similarities between this and his previous book - Bringing Down the House, which I must have read over 15 years ago now. I really am growing up. Good poolside read. Delayed flights. Page-turner.
Investigative journalism delivered with a thriller-style narrative, set in the heyday of the Asian financial market, with the 08 crash a long way off.
It’s by no means a damning indictment of the American Dream, if anything a romanticised tale of those who got rich quick and knew to get out before it all crumbled. Capitalism where the greed isn’t the unbecoming.
There’s lots of similarities between this and his previous book - Bringing Down the House, which I must have read over 15 years ago now. I really am growing up. Good poolside read. Delayed flights. Page-turner.
Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human by Grant Morrison
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.5