If one book is enough to go by, I’d say the Inspector Lynley mysteries by Elizabeth George are just as good as the various TV mystery series that are based on them. And yes, I know that’s going backwards. [...]
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The Astronomer isn’t an overly long novel, but it covers a lot of interesting ground. I found it very enjoyable, and a good read for those who are fascinated by the history of the interactions of Christianity and science. [...] This book will show what might have occurred behind the scenes during the Trojan War. And it will teach how this war could plausibly have happened to real people. [...] Under Heaven, by Guy Gavriel Kay, is a lovely historico-fantasy novel, capturing the flavour of both the intrigue and the culture of the ancient Tang dynasty in China. The story begins with a young man named Shen Tai from the country of Kitai, as he honours his now-departed father by spending two years burying the [...] I guess I’d have to say that my general response to Six Suspects is pretty negative. I did enjoy much of it, and as always, I enjoyed seeing the lives of people in India, at many economic levels and in many circumstances. But the aura around the story just doesn’t offer much hope. [...] This is just the sort of mystery you’re looking for if you need a break from the more grim, hard-nosed detectives and assassins, and want something lighter, even a little off-beat. [...] The Black Sun, by James Twining, is a book with several flaws, yet a lot of intrigue and excitement too. And it’s the latter qualities that make me recommend the book as a fun read if you want lots of mystery and adventure in the world of art theft and politics. The story, the second [...] It was as though, metaphorically, I could feel the entire Odysseus mythos being built up, piece by piece, over years and centuries. [...] |
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