It’s got one of the most disturbing endings of anything I’ve ever read.
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The GOT Book Club
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It’s got one of the most disturbing endings of anything I’ve ever read.
Shevin Keedy
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It's distubing right from the go. Here are the opening paragraphs:
I HAD BEEN making the rounds of the Sacrifice Poles the day we heard my brother had escaped. I already knew something was going to happen; the Factory told me.
At the north end of the island, near the tumbled remains of the slip where the handle of the rusty winch still creaks in an easterly wind, I had two Poles on the far face of the last dune. One of the Poles held a rat head with two dragonflies, the other a seagull and two mice. I was just sticking one of the mouse heads back on when the birds went up into the evening air, kaw-calling and screaming, wheeling over the path through the dunes where it went near their nests. I made sure the head was secure, then clambered to the top of the dune to watch with my binoculars.
I`ve read it over and over again, It`s in my all time top three.
I have to be in the mood though.
His little brother
Shevin Keedy
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I haven't read much fiction if any lately. I might give it a re-read.I`ve read it over and over again, It`s in my all time top three.
I have to be in the mood though.
His little brother
Have you read China Miéville? I think his work might appeal to you.
davids
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Homage to Catalonia.
Shevin Keedy
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Try his short stories first- Three Moments of an Explosion.Thanks mate, I`m always on the lookout for new stuff
Shevin Keedy
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This one for me:
Well researched, well written. Like all his stuff really.
Well researched, well written. Like all his stuff really.
davids
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scratchnsurf
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China Mieville has written some great stuff imo. Perdido Street station, The Scar and Kraken all worth a read. Very original take on fantasy.Thanks mate, I`m always on the lookout for new stuff
Miss blue beard
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Just ordered the 2nd book of the series. Not heard great thing s but will see....
Just finished this :
Will Sergeant - Bunnyman A Memoir.
The first part of the book, about his childhood in Melling, is pretty dull tbh, but once it kicks into the Liverpool music scene / Liverpool life of the late 70’s, it becomes a fascinating read and ends, just as the Bunnymen are hitting the big time. ( hopefully there’ll be a follow another book )
@magicjuan you’ll enjoy this.
gonetomorrow
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The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan if you like reading about Japanese treatment of POWs and who doesn't?
Not many laughs in it but an incredible journey. True story. Won the Booker I think.
Not many laughs in it but an incredible journey. True story. Won the Booker I think.