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Recommendations for a good book

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BeachBunni · 15/05/2007 20:59

You all seem like a good bunch to ask. I've read far too much and have become very bored with the poor plots and predictable storylines. I haven't read a really good book in ages - you know something that is original or sticks in your head. Whats the last really good book you read?

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mummytosteven · 15/05/2007 21:14

Small Island by Andrea Levy

Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell

KerryMum · 15/05/2007 21:14

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munz · 15/05/2007 21:14

james patterson - the womans murder club series,

1st to die
2nd chance
3rd degree
4th of july
5th horseman

fantastic.

brimfull · 15/05/2007 21:13

I am reading a book about autism and family life,it's called David isn't Talking and so far is brilliant

rowan1971 · 15/05/2007 21:13

Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, by Susannah Clarke

Or

Crimson Petal and the White, by Michel Faber

Both Victorian London novels, the first a bit fantastical, the second (about a prostitute) VERY explicit and gritty. Both completely fab.

Third in an occasional series of Victorian London novels: Fingersmith, by Sarah Waters. Stonking.

Londonmamma · 15/05/2007 21:13

Arlington Park by Rachel Cusk
I also loved Oryx and Crake

nevermore · 15/05/2007 21:12

Oryx & Crake by Margaret Atwood - best book I've EVER EVER read.

highonlife · 15/05/2007 21:11

Would echo the kite runner, excellently written and something to get your teeth into

pickledpear · 15/05/2007 21:11

the No1 ladies dective agency is one of 2in a series and is really easy reading but is very good think it is a true story too or at least based on one

littledawley · 15/05/2007 21:10

The Kite Runner was really excellent! Really, really excellent.

Also, they are essentially children's books but have you read Phillip Pullman's Dark Materials trilogy? Fantastic and being made into a film so will get even more popular.

JackieNo · 15/05/2007 21:08

Just finished 'The Lovely Bones' and thoroughly enjoyed it. Have you read anything by Jasper Fforde? They're very funny and definitely not like anything else around.

fryalot · 15/05/2007 21:04

The Book Thief

tis really really good.

review here

Thoroughly enjoyed it