A slightly dystopian view of the world. I think this story was based in 2028 (not too far in the future) and I gather it was written whilst Trump was A slightly dystopian view of the world. I think this story was based in 2028 (not too far in the future) and I gather it was written whilst Trump was still in power. Even though it had Trump all the way through it, it could easily have been made generic to fit any country, especially those managing immigration issues, crime and political issues.
I read so reviews and agree with comments about not sure why this book is considered as humour, unless it is to do with the absurdity (which is not too far from reality).
I was caught up with the book and faced with the personal dilemma of cheering and hating the main character at different times....more
Really enjoyed this book, which is likely to offend everyone at some point. Funny, thought provoking and makes you rethink, especially when watching rReally enjoyed this book, which is likely to offend everyone at some point. Funny, thought provoking and makes you rethink, especially when watching reality tv. Great characters....more
I mostly liked this book, except I kept getting the different characters mixed up …. The names were similar. The ending was a bit flat for me too, butI mostly liked this book, except I kept getting the different characters mixed up …. The names were similar. The ending was a bit flat for me too, but enjoyed the character....more
This is one of those books which I will remember for a long time. The character of Ricky was mesmerising - quirky, positive, lonely, creative and confThis is one of those books which I will remember for a long time. The character of Ricky was mesmerising - quirky, positive, lonely, creative and confused. This story contained a few serious issues but was entertaining and magical at the same time . ...more
What a wild ride and not for the faint hearted. Did not get to see as much of Prometheus as I had hoped, but really enjoyed following Pendulum and SauWhat a wild ride and not for the faint hearted. Did not get to see as much of Prometheus as I had hoped, but really enjoyed following Pendulum and Saul. I would not want to be a policeman in the Tower City ... the author is not kind to them, but they do become heroes. Enjoyed the pace, but wish I had more time to luxuriously sit down and read it all in one go!...more
Interesting tale, with a unique backdrop ... The Sydney Opera House and opera. I enjoyed the story but did not enjoy any of the characters ... all verInteresting tale, with a unique backdrop ... The Sydney Opera House and opera. I enjoyed the story but did not enjoy any of the characters ... all very self indulgent. However, it was compelling reading....more
Great book. One of the best I have read this year. It probably helps that I have a gaming family. It is interesting, if not a bit disturbing that I caGreat book. One of the best I have read this year. It probably helps that I have a gaming family. It is interesting, if not a bit disturbing that I can classify this as historical fiction, in relation to the history of the development of games and that I can remember the old formats/games they talk about. Love the friendship between Sadie and Sam, even though it was not perfect and often there were falling outs, and really liked the character Marx ... everyone needs a Marx in their life....more
Loved this story. It vaguely resembles a story I have had in my head for a play and it is interesting to see the dynamics. Loved the characters … who Loved this story. It vaguely resembles a story I have had in my head for a play and it is interesting to see the dynamics. Loved the characters … who could not love Iona or aspire to be like her or have one in their lives. This was definitely a yin yang book in that for everything bad, there was usually a silver lining....more
If I had a choice, I would have given this 4.5 stars. It started a bit slow, but became compelling soo after. Then the ending was a bit fast and prediIf I had a choice, I would have given this 4.5 stars. It started a bit slow, but became compelling soo after. Then the ending was a bit fast and predictable, but there were a few loose ends which were not finished. I enjoyed the greek theme, the mystery and the charaters, but found it hard to keep reading about the muck, pus, smells etc.. ...more
Loved it. So much that I went and bought another copy for a friend and recommended it to another. Did not want it to end, but at the same time could nLoved it. So much that I went and bought another copy for a friend and recommended it to another. Did not want it to end, but at the same time could not read it fast enough. Elizabeth Zott is an inspirational character who makes so much sense. I went and read about abiogenesis. Really enjoyed the story from others perspectives, including and especially six thirty....more
I really liked it at the end, but found it uncomfortable near the middle … not because of the extra curricular activity but because I did not like anyI really liked it at the end, but found it uncomfortable near the middle … not because of the extra curricular activity but because I did not like any of the characters. I so glad I did not have the same school experiences and expectations when my boys were young. I really enjoyed the revealing of secrets and how a bad situation actually ended up having good results. There were times when I laughed, when I should not have....more
What a fun book, with a twist or two along the way. The characters are interesting and you sometimes get to know too much about them ... and they all What a fun book, with a twist or two along the way. The characters are interesting and you sometimes get to know too much about them ... and they all have secrets. This book is also a love affair with cricket ... the passion for the game in the book is contagious....more
Amazing book and I had create some more bookshelves for it. The journalists who wrote have explored the disappearance of Paddy Moriarty from the smallAmazing book and I had create some more bookshelves for it. The journalists who wrote have explored the disappearance of Paddy Moriarty from the small Northern Territory town of Larrimah. It is a great read and it documents the information, history and ‘tall stories’ that the journalists encountered in Larrimah and other regions in the NT, including Tennant Creek, Elliott, Mataranka and Borroloola and well as the proceedings from the first inquest in 2018. It is very current and timely as the inquest is going to continue soon. It is funny, puzzling, often unbelievable, shocking, uncensored and am amazed at the lengths the writers went....more
Really enjoyed this book. Full of surprises and the image of torturing using snakes and mice will be etched in my memory for a while. The only bit thaReally enjoyed this book. Full of surprises and the image of torturing using snakes and mice will be etched in my memory for a while. The only bit that irked me was the ending, which seemed a little flat. Look forward to reading more books from this author....more
Wow. Loved this book. Laughed, squirmed, angered and cheered and more. I really enjoyed the antics that Jane got up to and am inspired to throw orangeWow. Loved this book. Laughed, squirmed, angered and cheered and more. I really enjoyed the antics that Jane got up to and am inspired to throw oranges at someone one day. ...more
A cute story, but it took me a while to like any of the characters and the smallness of their lives. I got caught up in the mystery though and was comA cute story, but it took me a while to like any of the characters and the smallness of their lives. I got caught up in the mystery though and was compelled to read it to find out who did it and what happened, as well as the development of relationship between the characters....more
Really liked this and it had me coming away thinking about what the ‘Book of Regret’ means to me. I liked the depiction that even if you changed any oReally liked this and it had me coming away thinking about what the ‘Book of Regret’ means to me. I liked the depiction that even if you changed any of the regrets, life would still not be perfect and probably worse....more
One (if not the) of the best books for this year. Amazing insight into how individuals perceive and define love and how it comes about. More than romaOne (if not the) of the best books for this year. Amazing insight into how individuals perceive and define love and how it comes about. More than romance, but love of children, family, country, life and more. Thank you. This is a comfort book. It deserves to always be in hard cover. ...more
It took me a couple of chapters to really get into this book, but then the momentum had me hooked. Really enjoyed it. It seems that I have read quite It took me a couple of chapters to really get into this book, but then the momentum had me hooked. Really enjoyed it. It seems that I have read quite a few books with books as an underlying theme. I found it fascinating and disturbing the stories relating to what happened to Japanese citizens in Australia following the war. I had one main query at the end of the book … there was a whole generation missing … what happened to Anne’s son, Sam’s father?...more
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