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07-05-2018, 08:13 AM | #46 | |
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I'd read it. At a minimum, it would be provocative and could lead to a good discussion, although some reviewers mention its being on the dry side. Last edited by issybird; 07-05-2018 at 08:33 AM. |
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My DW read it and liked it. I've not read it, though I think there must be a dead tree version here somewhere.
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We have a dead tree copy somewhere too, but I never did get round to reading it. I'd be prepared to give it a go if someone puts it up though.
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OK, that's good enough for me. (I think Mrs. Charlie and I must have some tastes in common.) I still have a nomination left, so I'll go ahead and nominate it once I've pulled together a few links. I'm sure I'd find it interesting.
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I'll nominate Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies by Jared Diamond.
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Coincidentally, the BBC Reith Lectures being broadcast at the moment are on the topic of war and its impact on society.
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The really strange part for me this month is that even though I was dreading this topic, I've ended up with 4 books I actively want to read and a couple of others that look interesting. |
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Well, I guess I'll third it, then, considering it was my suggestion after all...
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I will use my last ticket to second The Perfect Horse.
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07-06-2018, 08:49 AM | #56 |
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A little less than a day to go before nominations close; we've got a couple of books which need a third, if someone's got a last ticket.
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issybird, can put in a last gasp change? Since there has not been much enthusiasm for my nomination, I'd like to withdraw it and use that vote to put in a third for The Perfect Horse. I'd like to see that get up for the vote.
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(As an aside, I have no problem with this but it has to be a case by case basis as I'm sure everyone wants.) I suspect the issue with the DeMille was the length, not its intrinsic interest. |
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I did wonder if Word of Honour might be a bit long. I also considered that, given that DeMille is so well known, if you like him you've probably read it, and if you don't you probably won't be in a hurry to try. (And the blurb isn't very appropriate to the book IMO.) Quote:
I haven't read that Mary Stewart book. The book of hers I've read most recently was Wildfire at Midnight, which was a fun murder mystery - a wonderful array of characters. |
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