Short review of Bob Mortimer’s latest book.
Book Review
Book Review – Berserker, Adrian Edmondson’s Autobiography
There are some personalities so synonymous with your youth that you get the feeling that you are almost buddies despite never having met. Adrian/Ade is just such a guy to me. Ever since literally crashing into our TV screens as anarchic Vyvyan in the Young Ones at the start of the eighties, being a founder … Continue reading Book Review – Berserker, Adrian Edmondson’s Autobiography
Drip by Drip Book Review
Avid reader Carolina read my book and had this to say: “A well-written book that keeps you hooked until the end. The story is full of twists and turns and the characters are so alive and human that you find yourself fully immersed in their adventure, rooting for the good guys, but also sometimes wanting … Continue reading Drip by Drip Book Review
The OnLine Book Club Review of Drip by Drip
Oyedeji Okikioluwa of the OnLine Book Club has reviewed Drip by Drip. This is what he writes: "Will perfectly portrays the depth at which corruption can eat deep into the society in his book 'Drip By Drip: Battling the odds in Cambodia'. What becomes of the unlucky individuals who get tangled up in this corrupt system? … Continue reading The OnLine Book Club Review of Drip by Drip
The OnLine Book Club Review of Drip by Drip
Oyedeji Okikioluwa of the OnLine Book Club has reviewed Drip by Drip. This is what he writes: "Will perfectly portrays the depth at which corruption can eat deep into the society in his book 'Drip By Drip: Battling the odds in Cambodia'. What becomes of the unlucky individuals who get tangled up in this corrupt system? … Continue reading The OnLine Book Club Review of Drip by Drip
Book Review – Drip by Drip
No I am not reviewing my own book! This review is from Graham Hiom, an avid reader of thrillers. I should reveal that Graham is in fact a colleague of mine, but he assures me that this has not influenced his review in any way. Graham writes: "The book has a bit of everything. Primarily it … Continue reading Book Review – Drip by Drip
Book Review – The Satsuma Complex by Bob Mortimer
Bob is one of the funniest guys alive. He has a Tommy Cooper like gift of making you laugh out loud with the slightest mannerism. His fictional debut is highly amusing too. I spent much of the time reading it imagining Bob on his laptop with a big grin on his face. That was until … Continue reading Book Review – The Satsuma Complex by Bob Mortimer
A History Of Ocean Liners In 50 Objects
For somebody that worked with most of the world's cruise companies for eight years I have strangely never been on a cruise. I have however been on many ships and a few liners though though my work, usually for meetings or a grand tour. I was lucky enough to have lunch in the first class … Continue reading A History Of Ocean Liners In 50 Objects
Book Review – The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Everything that is to be said about the Holocaust has been written already, right? Well not quite actually. This astonishing book tells the true story of Slovakian Jew Lale, a confident would be entrepreneur prior to the War, who is sent to the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau along with hundreds of thousands of fellow Jews, as … Continue reading Book Review – The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Book Review – The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
The book is extraordinary, powerful, thought-provoking and deeply disturbing. I really loved it. I was initially drawn to the book due to the Aleppo setting, the ancient Syrian settlement being my favourite city that I have ever visited. It follows Nuri & Afra, a couple fleeing their war torn country to undertake an arduous journey … Continue reading Book Review – The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
Hornbill Publishing, London 