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This is a gripping, well-written psychological thriller with a clever title. Not only is the story told through the alternating…
Stephen King famously disliked this adaptation of his book. The main characters were changed significantly. So was the ending. Some…
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I didn’t actually exist in 1979 to 1982 but I seem to remember those years quite well, due to the…
This sequel to The Shining was disappointing for me. As I expected, it’s not in the same league as the…
Failure is a universal experience. We allow our failures to dominate the way we perceive ourselves. Sometimes they are not…
Elton John’s autobiography is a brilliant read. It’s entertaining, candid, fascinating and bittersweet. Elton examines his colourful rollercoaster of a…
This is one of my favourite books. I bought a new edition recently, having got rid of my old edition…
Australia. Deadly creatures, the outback, koalas and surfing. You’d expect to see these in any exploration of the land Down…