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Going Postal…
My latest Discworld read focused on Moist Von Lipwig, a new character for me. Moist is a scheming conman, but he’s also kind of sweet(!) and he has a good conscience lurking somewhere beneath that money mad exterior. Being a conman was, in a way, an addiction for him, offering him a constant ‘thrill of [...]
The Da Vinci Code
I had heard from a number of people that Angels and Demons (reviewed below) was a better book than The Da Vinci Code. It was hard to believe after the attention which Da Vinci had received. After reading both, though, I have to agree that Angels and Demons is the superior novel. Da Vinci has [...]
Angels and Demons
After all the furore about the Da Vinci Code a few years ago, I felt it was time to read it properly (I had attempted a few chapters before..) and see what the fuss was about. First, however, I turned my attention to Angels and Demons, this being the prequel to Da Vinci. A number [...]
Going to the Movies
Going to the Movies is written by Syd Field whose extensive knowledge in the field of screenwriting has earned him much acclaim over the years. He is a good source on the movie industry that is Hollywood having worked on several sets over the years and having met such figures as Sam Pekinpah (who gave [...]
The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents
Yet another Terry Pratchett book but this time it’s one that’s aimed at younger readers. Which is surprising really because it’s just as dark as anything you’d read in the Discworld series. It is affiliated with Discworld in that the Death character is present, but other than that there are few recognisable features. In this story, [...]
Equal Rites
So, it’s another Disworld novel: this time Equal Rites. I think I liked this better than Witches Abroad even though it was lacking Nanny Ogg. Granny Weatherwax improved on me I have to say. And Esk, though only a child is a memorable little character with a strong heart. I found myself rooting for her in [...]
Witches Abroad
Last night I finished ‘Witches Abroad’ by Terry Pratchett himself. I don’t know why I say ‘himself’ but it seems to be a common occurrence when people mention TP, as if he’s going to disappear one day and return as a Discworld wizard or something. This is only the third Discworld novel I’ve read and [...]
