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Old 16th February 2006, 08:22 PM
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Re: Read anything good recently?
Originally Posted by Paul
I know loads of people who rave about Ian McEwan, yet I find it over-rated tosh. Am I alone in thinking he's not the greatest literary, yet populist author in the history of publishing?
Sorry mate but you're completely wrong - Ian McEwan rules. Beautifully written with superb characterisation.

I read Shadow of the Wind recently too - well written, very easy to read, and atmospheric. Funny thing is that there is no real substance to it all. Difficult to say why, but I've rarely read a book that is all style but so little content. The gulf between that and Ian McEwan is vast - probably to do to with the characterisation. Shadow of the Wind is the pefect holiday book - enjoyable and totally undemanding.

Best book I've read recently is by Haruki Murakami, a real cracker. Touching the Void by Joe Simpson is worth reading if you're into mountaineering adventure type stuff - incredible survival story.
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