I really enjoyed the audiobook version of “Tom Lake” which was beautifully narrated by Meryl Streep. It was as if Patchett created the mother character specifically with Streep in mind. I don’t think I would have enjoyed it as much if I had read the printed novel.
I read 'The Places In Between' by Rory Stewart. He is quite a character and his experiences before being an MP made him a well suited parliamentarian regardless of one's politics. If he had been elected leader, the Tories, and the UK, would have had a serious figure at the helm rather than the succession of clowns they had. He does write well as you say.
The Finney version of Orient Express is far superior, I've watched both recently. It's the one Christie book I'm not that bothered about reading because the solution is so memorable that I will never forget it.
I really enjoyed the audiobook version of “Tom Lake” which was beautifully narrated by Meryl Streep. It was as if Patchett created the mother character specifically with Streep in mind. I don’t think I would have enjoyed it as much if I had read the printed novel.
I'm reading my first Trollope in October, The Warden. We'll see if this starts a years-long quest. Good to see your video.
Lovely place to start. That was my first Trollope also. Enjoy.
I read 'The Places In Between' by Rory Stewart. He is quite a character and his experiences before being an MP made him a well suited parliamentarian regardless of one's politics. If he had been elected leader, the Tories, and the UK, would have had a serious figure at the helm rather than the succession of clowns they had. He does write well as you say.
I can't imagine a scenario where he would have been elected, and I'm sure he's pleased that he's well out of it now.
I hope you enjoy The Moonstone. It’s a good read! Happy New Year!
I just read Anthony Burgess's introduction to the edition I have and the first 20 pages or so and I can tell that I'm going to enjoy it. Shana Tova!
Mukherjee's book The Gene is also outstanding. Even better that Maladies
That's a very strong recommendation, thanks!
The Finney version of Orient Express is far superior, I've watched both recently. It's the one Christie book I'm not that bothered about reading because the solution is so memorable that I will never forget it.
It's an astonishing end. Even when I knew it was coming, it is managed with such deftness, precision and sensitivity.
Your thoughts on Tom Lake were much the same as mine.
It's just a novel. A good novel with characters and plot and everything in between. When did that stop being enough?
@@GuiltyFeat Not sure. I enjoyed the book particularly because I listened to the audiobook and had Meryl Streep talking to me for a few days.
You should read The Case of the Poisoned Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall.
Wish You Well by David Baldacci
Never heard of Tarquin Hall, never read Baldacci. Thanks for the recommendations.
@@GuiltyFeat Baldacci usually writes thrillers, this is different.