She (1887) – H. Rider HAGGARD
This is the second of Haggard’s novels I have read in the last three weeks – too many, I say! And, I have been unwell, so this book has taken […]
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King Solomon’s Mines (1885) – H. Rider HAGGARD
I’m not dead! Sorry it has taken so long for me to write another review – I have been insanely busy with uni stuff and the such. But, now that […]
The Grapes of Wrath (1939) – John STEINBECK
So, uni holidays are upon us, and this has been sitting on my shelf staring at me for ages. What better way to spend one’s time than by reading a […]
Homesickness (1980) – Murray BAIL
I have tried to read this book about three times in the last three years. Each time, I’ve read about ten pages, and given up. Which is a shame, ’cause […]
The First Men in the Moon (1901) – H.G. WELLS
Huzzuh for free books from work. Thank you, Pearson. That’s pretty much the only reason I picked this book up. Also ’cause I like H.G. Wells. I say that, and […]
What is the What (2006) – Dave EGGERS
This is a very odd novel. If we can call it that. I like to think we can. Having said this, What is the What is very much based on […]
Heart of Darkness (1899) – Joseph CONRAD
So, here’s the first book I have to read this year. As such, forgive me if I go all English student on you. My bad. I have just had a […]
Moby-Dick (1851) – Herman MELVILLE
Moby-Dick was not particularly well liked when it was first published in 1851. Somehow, though, between then and now, it has achieved ‘classic novel’ status, and is often, if not […]
The Memory of Running (2004) – Ron McLARTY
So, this book got a lot of hype when it came out, thanks to Stephen King recommending it as a fantastic book, and then berating the publishing industry for not […]
