Just back from a couple of weeks in hospital, during which I put my 505 through its paces.
I was a tad disappointed by Steve King's Under the Dome. This time, King didn't suspend my disbelief as he usually does and I found the whole thing -- especially when it came to the cliched explanation for the dome in the closing pages -- a bit like a long, shaggy dog story that fell flat.
John Updike's In the Beauty of the Lillies, though, was absolutely breathtaking in its style, story and characterisation. Quite brilliant -- as we've come to expect from Updike. Highly recommended. This one will be re-visited often.
And Mary Johnston's 1492 was an amazing read. Anyone into historical fiction would lap up this one. It's one of those books you wish you'd written yourself. I've not read Johnston before, but her research is impressive and her unusual style (perfect for this book) is wonderful. Another Highly recommended. Must read more Johnston -- anyone any titles to point my way?
It's good to be back at Mr, even though my visits will be short for a few days yet. Holdong a sitting position stings like hell. Best wishes. Neil
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