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Reviews of the fictional books I have read

Gun Machine by Warren Ellis

I had to read this book after reading Warren Ellis’ other novel Crooked Little Vein. It’s less tongue in cheek than Crooked Little Vein but still worth reading. It follows a New York detective John Tallow that stumbles upon a … Continue reading

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The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins

This is one of those great mystery thrillers that has you turning every page eager to get to the bottom of the whodunnit crime. There are only 6 key characters in the book, which is about the limit that I … Continue reading

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The Last Gasp by Trevor Hoyle

This is probably the longest book I’ve ever read at over 700 pages, each one had me gripped with intrigue and a real feeling of despair for the human race. Starting in 2016, it spans about three decades. There are … Continue reading

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King Solomon’s Mines by H. Rider Haggard

A true classic, King Solomon’s Mines, originally published in 1885 gives an insight into the true adventurous spirit of the people living in that time. Written from the point of view of the fictitious Allan Quartermain about his adventures with … Continue reading

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Crooked Little Vein by Warren Ellis

I read this book pretty much in a day and have never laughed so hard at any book in my life. This is the first novel by Warren Ellis who usually writes for graphic novels and comics. It’s about a … Continue reading

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