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Tuesday March 31, 2015
Books in March
- Bird in the House by Bronwen Griffiths
This is basically a sad little story about coming to terms with loss - but in fact I would say - about loss.
For me - not the sort of book I usually read at all (favouring retro escapist amateur detective novels). However, I did not feel tempted to abandon it - and the backdrop subject matter - Libya's (continuing) struggles for freedom - was all new to me and thus very interesting, despite the fact that to my discredit I take no more than a superficial interest in foreign politics.
The book keeps its feet firmly in the realms of reality with no happy endings - at least no happy endings wrapped up with a bow for the reader. The characters "move on" and one is left with the strong indication that there might be more positive outcomes for both the characters and for Libya. - After Midnight by Robert Ryan [read by Steven Pacey]
This exactly my sort of book, chosen because I so liked the "Dr Watson" books by the same author, although more an adventure thriller than a detective novel.
Set in the sixties and drawing on wartime experiences of the aviator hero, it provided a perfect accompaniment to painting the bathroom in France. (Probably how I came to spill the paint tray...).
- House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz [read by Derek Jacobi]
I had already read the book, and Rob gave me the audio book for Christmas (along with the newest book-book Moriarty).
So this month I had the pleasure of listening to Sir Derek reading it to me - mainly in the car. A very suitable reader as this is supposed to be written as Watson's final narrative. [His Scottish accent leaves something to be desired, though luckily it was only called upon for one character!]
Posted by Christina at 7:38 AM. Category: Books of the Month
