Ah! That's on my rather long ‘to read' list Stephen.My apologies, Barry. I forgot I had this, which is excellent...
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Well, you've convinced me to add that to the list!!Ah! That's on my rather long ‘to read' list Stephen.
I have only read ‘Jerusalem' by Moore but bloody hell, it's quite an undertaking. 2000 pages of social history, mythology, block universe theory, socialist polemic and family dynamics. There's even a section that one critic described as ‘like Enid Blyton on acid'. It's infuriating in places but in my opinion, it's magnificent.
My job is done!Well, you've convinced me to add that to the list!!
Excellent, Barry!My job is done!
I've just ordered ‘From Hell'.
No Will Self yet Iain? He's partial to a bit of psycho-geography. ‘The Book of Dave' is one of the great London novels.My own Ackroyd story - first read last year when @Barry Giddens sent me 'Hawksmoor' - no further praise is needed for this book - @Scotshave - the effortless dovetailing between time periods was compelling for me too. I'm partial to a bit of psycho-geography - I then binge read about half a dozen of his books - for me the best were - 'London Under' or 'Queer City' - and since you mentioned Chaucer - his biography of him. Astonishingly good if you are interested in the 'Canterbury Tales' - I would recommend you read this first before his 'retelling.' Not to every-bodies taste granted - but one of the best books I read last year - yours all - I.
No Will Self yet Iain? He's partial to a bit of psycho-geography. ‘The Book of Dave' is one of the great London novels.
Tremendous Iain; many thanks. I think I'll be in safe hands with you and Barry's recommendations.My own Ackroyd story - first read last year when @Barry Giddens sent me 'Hawksmoor' - no further praise is needed for this book - @Scotshave - the effortless dovetailing between time periods was compelling for me too. I'm partial to a bit of psycho-geography - I then binge read about half a dozen of his books - for me the best were - 'London Under' or 'Queer City' - and since you mentioned Chaucer - his biography of him. Astonishingly good if you are interested in the 'Canterbury Tales' - I would recommend you read this first before his 'retelling.' Not to every-bodies taste granted - but one of the best books I read last year - yours all - I.
Have you picked up a copy of Macfarlane's new book yet? ‘Underland'.Ha ha - I sought not to describe my journey into psycho-geography type stuff - entry point probably Robert Macfarlane - for me. He does the time shift thing very well indeed. I.
I'm sure we will be able to rely on you for some interesting suggestions too Stephen.Tremendous Iain; many thanks. I think I'll be in safe hands with you and Barry's recommendations.
I'm sure we will be able to rely on you for some interesting suggestions too Stephen.
Just read a description of this, Barry; it looks tremendous.Have you picked up a copy of Macfarlane's new book yet? ‘Underland'.
He's a fine and very interesting writer Stephen. ‘The Old Ways' is my personal favourite.Just read a description of this, Barry; it looks tremendous.
Have you picked up a copy of Macfarlane's new book yet? ‘Underland'.