New Blog |
Pretty much moved all my blog stuff over here now:http://feedingthepigeons.wordpress.com/
Posted by on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:02:00 GMT |
Review: Herman by Lars Saabye Christensen |
Do you need to empathise with a books central character to fully enjoy the story? An eternal question, and one with a personal, highly subjective response. For me the answer is no - something confirme...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:02:00 GMT |
Review: The Assault by Harry Mulisch |
Some novels announce their genius from the opening page 'Bleak House' and 'First Circle' being good examples. Some take longer to build momentum and grab your attention. Others, like 'The Assault' b...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:55:00 GMT |
Beyond a Boundary by C L R James |
'Beyond a Boundary' by the West Indian writer, political activist, and cricket lover C L R James is often touted as one of the greatest sports books ever written. In contrast to the outpouring of cash...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 04:07:00 GMT |
Review: Zimmer Men by Marcus Berkmann |
How many of us can identify the exact moment we were caught in cricket's obsessive grip, never to be let go? I can. Watching Botham and Dilley hit out during the 1981 Headingly test, ensured the stran...
Posted by on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:51:00 GMT |
Review: Spun Out - the Shane Warne Story by Paul Barry |
Sporting genius is often portrayed as coming hand in hand with a complex and flawed character. The reality is that all of us have differing aspects to who we are, both good and bad. But those with the...
Posted by on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 11:15:00 GMT |
Review: Calling the Shots by Mickael Vaughan |
Cricket books written by current players can be a mixed bag. For every classic like 'Eight Days a Week' by Jonathon Agnew, there are dozens devoid of originality that read like an accountancy exam. Ma...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 04:11:00 GMT |
The Engineer of Human Souls by Josef Skvorecky |
I love Czech literature. Writers from that region have a wonderful ability to talk about nothing and everything at the same time, all wrapped up in a warm dark humour that reveals a great love of life...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 09:59:00 GMT |
Review: Summber in Baden-Baden by Leonid Tsypkin |
Of all literary techniques, stream of consciousness is the one I have the most problem with. Unless the subject matter and author combine and try damn hard to catch my imagination, it's all just going...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:21:00 GMT |
Review: Casino Royale |
I don't have time to write a long review, so I'll just throw down a few quick thoughts for those thinking of going to see the new bond film 'Casino Royale'.Firstly, this is the best action film I've s...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 22:34:00 GMT |
