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Books I Have Read Grown Up
Jurassic ParkJurassic Park by Michael Crichton
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5 Stars, wonderfully written book, about a Island Theme Park full of Dinosaurs,, that of course goes wrong
The Lost WorldThe Lost World by Michael Crichton
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4 Stars, a continuation of the above book, probably not best read together, gripping and entertaining read none the less
Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis & Joy DivisionTouching from a Distance: Ian Curtis & Joy Division by Deborah Curtis
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4 Stars A very human honest betrayal of a sick young man, and wonderful insight if some what disturbing look at northern life overall
Catch-22 (Vintage Classics)Catch-22 (Vintage Classics) by Joseph Heller
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5 Stars, a classic book in all proportions, influenced on blackadder 4, just so morbibly, surreal humour it paradoxically comes so truthful and real
Nineteen Eighty-FourNineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
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5 Stars, Although I read caution into this, echoes of the Gestapo/Secret Police, lots of modern influences going on that does not make this revolutuonary or profound. However Brilliantly Told
The HobbitThe Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
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3 Stars. This is basically a book for kids, but easy to read and entertaining, but not for adults at all really.
The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004)The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004) by J.R.R. Tolkien
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4 Stars. Obviously brillantly written, but it does go on a bit in parts doesn't it, and the elf language/names that you can't read, all very impressive but come on...Give backdrop to the Films
Equal Rites (Discworld Novel)Equal Rites (Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett
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3 Stars Simply fun and topical. The story of a girl who wants to be a wizard despite being a girl, and causing hell in getting her own way, great stuff
Mort (Discworld Novel)Mort (Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett
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5 Stars. Simply genius, idiot son can't get a job for love nor money, but the reaper can't manage too many people are dying, he needs a apprentice, how he wish he not employed Mort. Cry out loud funny
Sourcery (Discworld Novel)Sourcery (Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett
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4 Stars. The 1st one I read and rincewind sticks in mind, not much else, I read it quickly and enjoyed it though
Jingo (Discworld Novel)Jingo (Discworld Novel) by Terry Pratchett
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3 Stars. I struggled with this although it had its moments, as they ineptly go to war.
The TruthThe Truth by Terry Pratchett
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4 Stars. William De Worde a journalist needing to find the truth, while wanted dead by many. lighthearted and enjoyable
The Wee Free MenThe Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett
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4 Stars. I bought this becos it was cheap, Mcfeegle, and the lovable Tiffany, up there with the best of them.
A Hat Full of SkyA Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett
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3 Stars, Patchy return of tiffany and the mcfeegle, it has its moments though, but not as good as its predecessor
The Football FactoryThe Football Factory by John King
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3 Stars. A series of scenario sketches strung together, some relative to my own experiences, some funny, and some disturbingly harsh. Prefer the film to be honest
HeadhuntersHeadhunters by John King
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5 Stars, The characters are more thought out, and more real and relative to social types. Free flowing gripping, bitterly real and open. Essential read
Fever PitchFever Pitch by Nick Hornby
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4 Stars. The autobiographical tale of a boy grown up in a world of football, and the effect on his childhood and young adult life. Also a Arsenal fan found this comparable, fans of football will like
High FidelityHigh Fidelity by Nick Hornby
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5 Stars. Rob is everyman, he listens to the same music, makes the sames lists, and has the same girlfriends, and the same problems that all blokes have. Highly entertaining
Bored Of The Rings (Gollancz S.F.)Bored Of The Rings (Gollancz S.F.) by The Harvard Lampoon
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4 Stars The book "lord of the rings" could of been, endlessly funny, its not big, its not clever but if you don't laugh then you need a slap.
The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five PartsThe Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five Parts by Douglas Adams
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4 Stars. A typically english viewpoint on space and a running joke on vending machines, what else do you want.
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend
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4 Stars. Contempory, Nostalgic and somewhat Pertube look at teenage life. Funny in its own way.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X (Penguin Modern Classics)The Autobiography of Malcolm X (Penguin Modern Classics) by Malcolm X
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5 Stars read my review
No LogoNo Logo by Naomi Klein
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4 Stars. As a marketing student, found this a amusing, and disturbing read. Over idealistic, and pedantically pinning the point of anti-capitalism, anti slavory etc. Keep a open mind and enjoy
Is It Just Me or Is Everything Shit?: The Encyclopedia of Modern LifeIs It Just Me or Is Everything Shit?: The Encyclopedia of Modern Life by Alan McArthur
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Moments of genius, and these things are quite aptly anoying, although one dimensional, and repetitive. 3 Stars
About a BoyAbout a Boy by Nick Hornby
Scarilly typical of a bloke psyche, very funny, about a bloke who pretends to have a son to get women, come on we've all done it, and the consequences of it, until he meets marcus