Category Archives: Fiction

Reviews of the fictional books I have read

Fifty Shades Of Grey by E L James

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Kirk

Yesterday I finished reading Fifty Shades of Grey, the book that has become a bit of a world wide sensation. It’s not the type of book I would have bought myself but a friend had finished reading it so my … Continue reading →

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The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Kirk

The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared is a feel good book based mainly in Sweden that covers the exploits of Allan Karlsson, who on the day of his 100th birthday decides to climb out of … Continue reading →

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Fold by Tom Campbell

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Kirk

This is an easy little read about five “friends” who take it in turns to host a monthly game of poker at each of their houses in Reading, England. They have pretty much nothing in common except that they play … Continue reading →

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Starter for Ten by David Nicholls

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Kirk

This book is great if you are looking for a light hearted easy read. Set in the pre internet/mobile phone age (also known as the 1980’s) it tells the story of Brian Jackson who leaves his mates at home in … Continue reading →

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Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Kirk

This book has been on my reading list for many years (as many books have) because when I first heard it was all about a creation called Ice Nine which was able to freeze all of Earths water it sounded … Continue reading →

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