2017-07-31

"Lexicon" by Max Barry

Lexicon


Publisher:New York : Penguin Group (USA), 2013.
ISBN:9781594205385 
Characteristics:390 pages

Overall this is a very good novel, but the characters in the beginning are somewhat one-dimensional (but not for too long). The author weaves two story lines together to explain what in happening, however at first you aren't aware they are two story lines, so this tends to be a little confusing.


I read some on Mr. Barry's book “Jennifer: Government” some time ago and found it to be not to my liking (so never finished it), but this one while it was the opposite and it was very hard to put down. Well written and is worth your time.

2017-07-24

"My Word is My Bond: A Memoir" by Roger Moore

My Word is My Bond: A Memoir



Publisher:New York : Collins, 2008.
Edition:First Collins edition.
ISBN:9780061673887 
Characteristics:336 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates :,illustrations ;,24 cm

An insightful look into the career of a well known actor. He is definitely more than "James Bond" and his long history of work for UNICEF shows this well. In fact he is way more famous throughout Europe as "The Saint" which ran for quite a number of years.


This memoire takes the reader through Sir Roger's early life and his struggles to find work in the theatre, and movies.

2017-07-17

"Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

Norse Mythology


Publisher:New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2017]
ISBN:9780393609097 
Characteristics:293 pages

A very good retelling of Norse Mythology. The author covers the stories in sequence, which is something that is not frequently done. Most authors emphasize certain stories, and exclude other entirely but this volume was fairly complete. 
The majority of what we know about Norse Mythology / religion has been related to us in "The Prose Edda" by Snori Sturluson, these stories aren't the easiest to read as they are translations from Icelandic, but are quite enjoyable. Mr. Gaiman has adapted them and brings them to life with his typical writing style.
I would like to see companion volumes on Greek & Roman Mythology from Mr. Gaiman as well as I believe this would be invaluable.

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