Books - Reviews by nboldock

Books - Reviews by nboldock

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nboldock 16th Jan 2016		Book Ben Cheetham - Angel Of Death (2014)	Rated 4/10 I'm always reluctant to give up on a book but a third of the way through this one I had to ditch it. I wasn't sure about it from the first page really, but I persevered hoping it would improve. The writing style is a bit basic, and although parts of the plot are potentially quite intriguing, it's all just a bit daft and not entirely believable. Main character Angel's sudden transformation from battered prostitute to streetbound ass-kicking mercenary isn't properly explained and just seems slightly ridiculous. Mark's realisation about what happened to him as a child is all too convenient, coming as it does after (we're told) years and years of him remembering nothing at all - but then, because the plot requires it, he remembers - just like that. Just not convincing at all. Added to that some of the dialogue is laughable. Not a bad story as such... just badly realised, and way too linear as well. Difficult to recommend this one. 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
nboldock 4th Oct 2015		Book Sean Egan - 100 Albums That Changed Music (2006)	Rated 9/10 Really good book, this. I've actually read through it two or three times since I bought it. It's chronological, which works really well... though the inclusion of The Spice Girls' first album (the final piece in the book) always bemused me slightly (albeit I see the intended point). Otherwise there are some really great pieces (each album is examined in detail) on 99 other albums that will be, mostly, well known to users of this website... though there are one or two perhaps surprising selections that keep things interesting. It's not all populist stuff either - The Master Musicians Of Joujouka being the least predictable selection, perhaps... 1 person found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
nboldock 24th Sep 2015		Book Roddy Doyle - The Woman Who Walked Into Doors (1998)	Rated 10/10 One of my favourite novels by one of my all time favourite writers. I love Roddy Doyle's work (and I've a few more to add over the next few days/weeks) and this is one of his great masterpieces. Highly recommended. 3 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?