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  1. JudyB
    Finished Alone in Berlin yesterday - fantastic read - gave it 5 stars on LibraryThing. Started Started Early, Took the Dog by Kate Atkinson today - finding it a bit slow but nevertheless it's good.
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    I'll add a vote for Frankenstein - it's a great book and works on so many levels. It also explores a number of issues so it's perfect essay material.
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    Thanks Roland. I'm halfway through and already considering it one of the best books I've read this year. Beautifully written and totally compelling. Reminds me at times of Emile Zola's writing - think it's the characterisation.
  4. JudyB
    I'd like to add my vote for Rebecca - it's quite a compelling story.
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    I'm reading Alone in Berlin by Hans Falada at the moment - I'm really enjoying it. When I bought it I assumed that it was a newly written novel but have discovered that it was written in 1947 just after the 2nd World War which makes it even more fascinating.
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    I've read Germinal by Emile Zola, Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy and Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte twice. The second time because of studying them - they are all fortunately really good reads. Although there are books I would like to read again it's not something I do as my list of books to read is endless - maybe one day . . .
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    That's good news. I'm looking forward to reading Susan Hill's latest book The Small Hand - due out soon.
  8. JudyB
    I found The Woman in Black by Susan Hill really creepy - I kept looking over my shoulder even though I was reading it on a sunny day in the garden.
  9. JudyB
    I love the Final Destination films - I saw the third one at the cinema - I could barely watch the roller coaster scene - lol!
  10. JudyB
    I don't blame you - it's a beautiful place. I'm from England - no matter where I live I think of Manchester as my home. It's interesting finding out where people are from - I love to travel and see new parts of the world.
  11. JudyB
    I'm a big fan of Zola's writing and would always recommend him. I would also recommend 'What a Carve Up' by Jonathon Coe - it's anti-Thatcherism and also very funny in places.
  12. JudyB
    The Lovely Bones for the second time - fantastic film.
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    Very well thank you Roland - hope you're keeping well too. Why did you swap the word 'good' for four stars ?
  14. JudyB
    This is on my 'to read' list Roland so it will be good to get an opinion on it. I've read quite a few books by Susan Hill recently including her detective series which gets better with each book.
  15. JudyB
    I have to work out what I'm in the mood to read - sometimes I might have a book lined up if it's one I've ordered from work.
  16. JudyB
    Book reviews in various publications are always a good starting point. Once you have a favourite author the website FantasticFiction keeps you informed of new releases and books of a similar style/nature.
  17. JudyB
    Tonight by Iggy Pop. Heard this played before a gig recently so ordered the Lust for Life album (hadn't heard it for nearly 30 years - I'd forgotten it was so good).
  18. JudyB
    I thought it was a good film - but felt that Gran Turino (its American equivilant) was cleverer and more balanced - plus I found it very violent and quite depressing. Nativity yesterday was a welcome relief!
  19. JudyB
    Fantastic film - I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected to.
  20. JudyB
    I enjoyed both of Sam Hayes' books so was interested to see that there's a third - I'll be sure to look out for it at work - thanks Michelle.
  21. JudyB
    The rather appropriately titled Once Upon a Time in England by Helen Walsh is about growing up in Warrington in the 70's/80's.
  22. JudyB
    Two of the best books I've read this year are:- The Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier Guernica by Dave Boling both are quick but very interesting reads.
  23. JudyB
    Just been talking with OH about seeing this - the viewings are quite late but your comment has helped me to decide to go
  24. JudyB
    Ooo fiction for definate - and I totally agree that you can learn a huge amount from reading fiction from history to geography, psychology, sociology, life etc . . .
  25. JudyB
    I'll second these two suggestions - both are excellent reads which taught me a huge amount about Spanish history and culture. We've just returned from the Basque region and it was fascinating to actually see the places mentioned in the book.
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