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2018 Reading Group - February: Fatherland by Robert Harris - *Spoilers from 25 February*

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Chillywhippet · 28/01/2018 09:08

So for February we have a thriller Fatherland by Robert Harris.

We will discuss the book from 25th February so please no spoilers until then.

Umm. That's it really. We have a thread where we are sorting the book list for the year. Will post link later when not on phone.

It's a new group for this year so please join in. We are working it out as we go along and everyone is welcome for one book or all twelve.

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AiryFairy1991 · 25/02/2018 00:08

Finished with 3 minutes to spare! Grin I thoroughly enjoyed it. It acheieved a great sense of anticipation that meant from about halfway through I couldn’t put it down!

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Chillywhippet · 24/02/2018 22:19

Desperately - hope you feel better soon. The great thing about the discussion threads is that the discussion is there for you when you are ready Flowers

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desperatelyseekingcaffeine · 24/02/2018 22:15

I'm really enjoying it but only quarter of the way through thanks to flu! Looking forward to catching up on discussions when I've finished.

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Chillywhippet · 24/02/2018 11:03

Finished! Just in time. Looking forward to discussing it tomorrow.

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Rockmeamaryllis · 22/02/2018 11:16

Didn’t think I’d like this book as it’s not my usual type, but loved it. Looking forward to discussing it later this week.

mmack · 21/02/2018 21:34

I read it last year and really enjoyed it. Its hard to find a thriller that stays thrilling to the end but I was gripped until the last page. Ill be back to discuss after the 25th. (BTW my apostrophe key isnt working and I apologise for the annoying lack of grammar.)

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Chillywhippet · 21/02/2018 21:05

I'm liking it but then I've had a John Grisham guilty pleasure for ages

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Plentyoffishnets · 20/02/2018 22:31

I just finished it this evening. Found it really gripping and whizzed through the last 100 pages or so.
I'm quite surprised by how much I enjoyed it - he's a great writer to keep the pace, suspense and character development going. I would never think I'd be rooting for a member of the SS !

endehors · 20/02/2018 17:59

I'm about halfway now. Not bad considering it's not the sort of book I'd usually choose.

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo · 19/02/2018 13:03

I finally finished it this morning. I really enjoyed it :)

RustyBear · 19/02/2018 12:58

If anyone is an Audible member, Fatherland is on offer @£2.99 for today only, read by Michael Jayston.

AiryFairy1991 · 17/02/2018 22:40

I’ve been so busy this month (and now floored with an awful cold, I can just about change the channel on the TV before collapsing in a heap because of the effort). So I don’t think I’ll finish in time! Hoping to power through it this week.

KiteyDelighty · 17/02/2018 18:45

I finished and rather enjoyed it (whereas I gave up with North and South about two thirds of the way through). Looking forward to the discussion.

Taytocrisps · 17/02/2018 17:22

I'm finished.

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo · 16/02/2018 20:13

I'm just over 2/3 the way through. My nook keeps running out of battery with no warning so I've treated myself to a replacement today, just need to get it set up :)

mamapants · 16/02/2018 20:10

How are people getting on?

runningoutofjuice · 10/02/2018 16:02

Lol chilly, didn't want my name to be mud and all that Wink

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 10/02/2018 14:41

I read this when I was living in Berlin, it wasn't my usual type of book but I found it quite absorbing. I don't remember it well enough to discuss it (19 years since I read it), but I will be back to read what the rest of you have to say about it.

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Chillywhippet · 10/02/2018 14:32

That was swift work getting your post removed running
Smile

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runningoutofjuice · 10/02/2018 14:09

Sorry, reported my post, possible spoiler

runningoutofjuice · 10/02/2018 14:06

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Chillywhippet · 09/02/2018 23:20

Anyone is welcome anytime.

Only rule is no spoilers until 25th of the month.

No danger of me giving any spoilers as I am not doing so well. I relaxed because I assume it will be an easier read than North and South as I like thrillers. But I still have to actually read it.

Been a bit distracted by GCSE work. Not mine. I show my most excellent parenting skills by saying things like, “you don’t want to do chemistry today? Well, guess what? Neither do I. I’ve got O level chemistry already.” Blush

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endehors · 09/02/2018 10:31

Welcome Tayto. I'm pretty certain also that newcomers can join in at any point along the way.

I'm up to 11% thanks to delayed and extended journey home last night! It's not so bad once ploughed through first few pages, I don't normally read thrillers either.

WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo · 08/02/2018 08:08

I'm about a third of the way through :) I don't normally read thrillers, but I am really enjoying it so far

Taytocrisps · 08/02/2018 07:43

Can I join in? I'm a good way through it. Enjoying it so far and looking forward to the discussion.

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