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Best read of 2010?

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comewhinewithme · 18/12/2010 18:27

For me I think it is The Passage -although I am still reading it.
Another favourite was The Help.

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mdavza · 24/01/2011 20:08

I discovered Arnaldur Indridason's books - Marvelous!

CDMforever · 23/01/2011 22:35

Am currently reading The Childrens' Book - wonderful, every page is so rich and sumptuous with beautiful names and complex characterisation.

evenkeel · 23/01/2011 17:59

I really enjoyed another Colm Toibin - 'Brooklyn'. Beautifully written.

Vintagepommery · 22/01/2011 13:33

I just finished Dark matter by Michelle Paver (but it came out in 2010) and I thought it was brilliant.

Jumpyjack · 22/01/2011 08:03

I really enjoyed (and was also appalled by) "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers. Don't normally like Eggers at all, but this is crisply written and the subject matter (a true story of a Muslim family caught up in Hurricane Katrina) was fascinating.

FreddoBaggyMac · 22/01/2011 07:58

Oh, I also want to add Glasshopper which I've just finished. Fantastically well written book that makes you feel like your part of it. It has some of the best written characters ever imo.

FreddoBaggyMac · 22/01/2011 07:55

Agree with The Help - wonderful book. I also second Wheelybug's Moloka'i nomination! I read it on her recommendation and loved it.

Didn't like One Day at all. Am quite tempted by the passage but it is a big commitment of a book Smile

Someone earlier mentioned Behind the scenes at the museum, I recently re-read that too and am a huge fan. Learning to swim by Clare Chambers was my other great re-read of 2010.

weehuni · 21/01/2011 16:49

for me its The Passage, although I too am still reading it :)

Maria2007loveshersleep · 21/01/2011 11:57

Bit late to this thread... but I loved the slap too, thought it was a fantastic read.

I loved American Wife too, thought it was a thoroughly enjoyable read and it made me see George W. Bush with new eyes (Blush).

I quite liked One day, as an enjoyable, read-it-in-bathtub kind of book.

And in a similar vein, I guiltily quite liked the last letter from your lover by Jojo Moyes. Not a literary read by any means, but enjoyable & fun all the same. A bit soppy, but sometimes I'm in the mood for that kind of thing (not always).

Any other great reads for 2010 now that we're in January & can look back?

biryani · 23/12/2010 17:43

The Slap (sorry can't spell the author). Reviews were mediocre, but I couldn't put it down.

Penelope1980 · 23/12/2010 07:29

Mine would be:

  • Moonstone by Wilkie Collins
  • The Help
  • The Passage
  • The Lee Child released earlier in the year set in New York (can't remember the name)
OMaLittle · 22/12/2010 23:38

Ooh I've read lots this year... but can I remember any?

Then We Came To The End - Joshua Ferris
Cancer Ward - Soltzenitsyn
Chronic City - Jonathan Lethem
Behind the Scenes at the Museum - Kate Atkinson
Wise Children - Angela Carter

ALL brilliant. There are definitely more, my subconscious will reunite me with the memories overnight.

LutyensInTinsel · 22/12/2010 23:30

The Uncommon Reader. It was a great feel-good book and made me laugh out loud several times.

Woman In Black is a very close second. Very atmospheric, very creepy. I couldn't put it down even though I had to prop my eyelids open with matchsticks!

Hmm..what else? Great Gatsby (a re-read), and Heartstone...but then I'm a diehard Shardlake fan Xmas Grin

tethersjinglebellend · 22/12/2010 22:49

Man's search for meaning by Viktor Frankl.

PercyPigPie · 22/12/2010 22:47

I finished The Help yesterday and was devestated by the ending (also thought 'poo-pie' was a bit silly though.

neolara · 22/12/2010 22:39

One Day.

Wheelybug · 22/12/2010 22:35

One of the first books I read this year was Molok'ai by ALan Brennert. Was fantastic. Not much has come close - The Help was close.

lalalonglegs · 22/12/2010 22:30

Loved "The Slap" [controversial]

CDMforever · 22/12/2010 22:29

All very interesting, amongst others am going to read The Help and The Childrens' Book for my book group. All sounds good. Liked One Day BTW.

allnightlong · 22/12/2010 21:33

Actually might add The Passage to that too and I'm only half way through.

allnightlong · 22/12/2010 21:32

Another for The Childrens Book, I loved it, so rich and layered loved the vast list of characters and plots within plots.

solongandthanksfor · 21/12/2010 18:04

The Children's Book by AS Byatt - loved it, so rich & compelling.

Have not heard of this Guernsey Literary & Potato Pie book at all - intriguing title.

Longstocking2 · 20/12/2010 14:56

Blackwater Lightship by Colm Toibin.

best book I've read in a long time.

Now reading 'the master' by the same author -awesomely brilliant

MurkyTurkey · 20/12/2010 14:14

My favorite read all year was I shall wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett. Yep, I know its for kids but its still great book.

I am also enjoying the true blood books far more than I should. Xmas Blush

VivaLeBeaver · 19/12/2010 21:58

Was going to say The Passage as well.

Loved The Help and One Day.

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