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  1. Everyone is telling me about this book- just wondered if anyone's read it and if its as good as they say?
  2. I know its awful but its only since he died last week that I knew about him, but from what Ive heard he was really something. I'm definitely putting one of his crime westerns on my list I think Appaloosa is the next one.
  3. With Starter for Ten, I agree that the film ending is a lot better than the book, but there's such personality in the narrative that is so difficult to capture on film. As for One Day- I devoured it. Knowing Nicholls from his other works I was expecting the same light, embarrassing humour but actually found this to be so much more. Its not rocket science or a major social comment, but it makes no suggestion that it is. I found it to be a wonderfully in depth study of sparkling characters and their changing friendship. I loved the When Harry Met Sally element, it brings richness to the central relationship and deprives it of being a silly 'love at first sight' rom-com. It was still hugely funny, but didn't have the relentless jokes quality of Starter for Ten or The Understudy. I also think Nicholls has done a really good job of character development over time. I related really well to Emma's post graduating predicament- and her lack of direction! Its 20 year span gives you a rare perspective on books. I went to see David speak at a literature festival in Durham last year (he's lovely in person by the way!) and I believe he is working on a screen play. Despite his success with Starter for Ten- I'm very wary as to how this will work out with the characters going from 21 and into their 40s... however I will keep an open mind! All I can say is read the book before the film comes out- its such a joy to read.
  4. I'm really getting into C.J Box! My friend works in publishing and was really recommending this to me. I wouldn't really say I was into thrillers but I enjoyed this one enormously and have already asked my mate to get me his next one, BLUE HEAVEN, when it comes out!! You can see why Box is so big in America, and I hope people will pick up on it here. Its pacey and exciting, I think what I loved was that the characters weren't arse kicking Brooklyn cops etc- they were ordinary people thrown into a horrendously trying situation. And they weren't driven by hate or revenge or trying to stop evil, but by love for their daughter and the sense of whats right. Im going to ask my friend if its based on a true story!
  5. I LOVED this book, as a reader of thrillers and epic international books like Half of a Yellow sun- I thoroughly enjoyed this lighter, funny and hugely engaging 'When Harry Met Sally' type story. Ive always liked David Nicholls (Starter for Ten) but he's really come into his own with this mature and warming story of friendship. Its so easy to read you'll fly through it and wish there was more
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