What is the last book you read, and your rating?

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 29 Oct 2010, 13:41

Clio_hk wrote:
Fran wrote:The News Where You Are by Catherine O'Flynn

Unusual book & very interesting read ... beautiflul writing too. Gets a 9/10 from me
Thank you for your suggestion.

Just done some research at Amazon where I also find O'Flynn's debut novel 'What Was Lost'. Have you read this one as well?

Would definitely recommend 'What Was Lost' also ... she is a beautiful writer.
Still think about What was lost and it sometime since I read it.

Starqrider · Post by **Starqrider** » 30 Oct 2010, 11:03

Had to re-read HP 6... Of course I recommend it

Mairin · Post by **Mairin** » 31 Oct 2010, 21:18

I finished The Moon and Sixpence a couple of days ago and I give it a 3/5. William Sommerset Maugham is an excellent writer but he just didn't capture my attention like he did with Of Human Bondage. I did start The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky and so far I'm just loving it!!!

ParanoidIdealDodo · Post by **ParanoidIdealDodo** » 01 Nov 2010, 11:50

Daily Alice wrote:I just finished Jack of Kinrowan by Charles De Lint. I give it 4/5 stars.

Fun, fast-paced reading for those who love urban fantasy.

I just finished Wizard' First Rule by Terry Goodkind. And for me, it's 4 out of 5 stars. The book was written in a very simple manner an average reader like me would understand. The mid-part was a bit dragging & there were awkward sentences, but overall I liked the story.

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 02 Nov 2010, 05:28

I just finished "Metamorphosis and other stories" - Frank Kafka. I have always been interested in reading Frank Kafka but I must say that I was really disappointed. I could not give this book more than 6/10.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 02 Nov 2010, 05:37

The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
Somewhat contrived & rather unrealistic characters but OK for a light read 6/10

Lynyrd47 · Post by **Lynyrd47** » 02 Nov 2010, 21:32

Just finished reading the fourth book of the Maximum Ride series, The Final Warning. After being absolutely stunned by the firs three books, I'm so disappointed with the turn of events in this book. Less action, less brilliant plotting, etc. It's like the novel just gave me a lesson about global warming. If I gave a perfect 5/5 to the previous books, this one's getting a 1/5 from me. What a let down. I hope the excitement gets back on track in the 5th book.

Carla Hurst · Post by **Carla Hurst** » 04 Nov 2010, 16:47

Just finished John Grisham's The Confession. By far the best Grisham since Time to Kill (his first and best IMO). A book that grabs you from the first chapter!

StephenKingman · Post by **StephenKingman** » 06 Nov 2010, 08:23

Just finished Gross Misconduct by Venetia Thompson and it was very interesting, a real eye-opening look at the type of lifestyles that city brokers and traders live. They certainly work hard and they play twice as hard, the author was spat out of the industry just as hard as she was sucked in. It is certainly a man's career and one where women have to fight twice as hard to be accepted in. The only thing i was surprised at was the very low salary (early 20ks) given that she worked from 6am to 5pm and then often have to party all night with clients to entertain them, and all this in the high-rent areas of London, i certainly wouldnt do it!

I rate it 8 out of 10.

Lonestar · Post by **Lonestar** » 06 Nov 2010, 18:38

"Out Stealing Horses," by Per Petterson.

Bounces back and forth between the present [turn of the 21st Century] and World War II, during the German occupation of Norway. The protagonist, a retired Norwegian businessman, is forced to reflect upon a long-ago incident that marked the beginning of a series of losses for himself and his only neighbor, both of whom were acquainted during and just after the war.

A good read for those wanting to gain a little insight into Scandinavians, although I thought the ending left one hanging. Or maybe just me.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 06 Nov 2010, 18:51

Lonestar wrote:"Out Stealing Horses," by Per Petterson.

Bounces back and forth between the present [turn of the 21st Century] and World War II, during the German occupation of Norway. The protagonist, a retired Norwegian businessman, is forced to reflect upon a long-ago incident that marked the beginning of a series of losses for himself and his only neighbor, both of whom were acquainted during and just after the war.

A good read for those wanting to gain a little insight into Scandinavians, although I thought the ending left one hanging. Or maybe just me.

Loved that book ... I even loved the look & feel of the book itself before I even opened it.

Just finished 'The Bolter' by Frances Osborne 8/10

Gannon · Post by **Gannon** » 07 Nov 2010, 18:53

Just finished "The last of the Amazons" - Steven Pressfield. I really loved this book. IMHO it is not quite as good as "Gates of Fire" by the same author but it is still brilliant. I would give it 8.5/10.

Bearach · Post by **Bearach** » 08 Nov 2010, 22:09

I have just finished reading 'The Passage' by Justin Cronin. It's the first book I've read by this author and I will certainly read more. Highly recommended.
Rating 9/10

nursemom77 · Post by **nursemom77** » 09 Nov 2010, 06:11

I just finished Bag of Bones by Stephen King. It was the first of his full length novels that I have read. I enjoyed it, but have heard it is not really his best work. Nonetheless, he certainly got my attention with the scene on the cellar stairs, which I thought was very creepy. I would rate this book 6.5 out of 10.

Katy · Post by **Katy** » 09 Nov 2010, 06:39

The Global You by Susan Bloch and Philip Whiteley - Excellent book for "global" workers. It is a insightful strategic guide that will provide you with practical tips of how to succeed in the global market.