I started the last book of the four, A Column on Fire, by Ken Follett, and unlike the others, it was a relatively slow start. I could not get into the story. After two weeks, I can usually knock out the 900+ pages but not this time. It could have a bit to do with… Continue reading Book Report? Well almost
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Book Review : World Without End: Ken Follett
Book three is complete, and it was another considerable novel, 1000+ pages. This book was a bit different from the first two in how it started but overall followed the same storytelling type. The first two novels began a bit more quickly and got right into the action. This book started with a bit more… Continue reading Book Review : World Without End: Ken Follett
Book Review: The Evening and the Morning: Ken Follett
This book is the prequel to The Pillars of the Earth, and you can see my review of that book here. https://beingkevin.com/2020/12/05/the-pillars-of-the-earth-by-ken-follett/ The first book was excellent, and I can't believe this, but I think this book might be better. Again this was also a massive novel, 915 pages. Like the first novel, there were… Continue reading Book Review: The Evening and the Morning: Ken Follett
Book Review: The Pillars Of The Earth: Ken Follett
I'm not a full-time blogger; I do this as a hobby. Several months ago, I thought it would be a good idea to tie my other hobby, reading, to my blogging hobby. I can usually read a book of 300- 500 pages in a week, two tops, which would allow me to do a weekly… Continue reading Book Review: The Pillars Of The Earth: Ken Follett
Book Review: Churchill Walking With Destiny
By: Andrew Roberts Churchill is an excellent read; it does require a bit of patience to stay with it, but once you get about 50-75 pages in, the book is very entertaining and tells the story of a truly remarkable man. The early part of the book deals with the family dynamic and struggles between… Continue reading Book Review: Churchill Walking With Destiny
Book Review: Hidden Valley Road – Inside The Mind Of An American Family
By: Robert Kolker Quite a good book. The author does a great job telling the story of one family with a shocking history of mental illness while also weaving in the challenges of mental disease and the research to find a cure. The story depicts a young couple just after world war II, starting their… Continue reading Book Review: Hidden Valley Road – Inside The Mind Of An American Family
Book Review Two Books – Fear and Rage
By Bob Woodward I have read both of the latest books by Bob Woodward, Fear, and Rage. Fear came out first, and it was pre-covid. I saw the main difference between both books; in Fear, Woodward's account of Trump's behavior and his management style was told to him by his staff and advisors. The book… Continue reading Book Review Two Books – Fear and Rage
Book Review – Say Nothing
By: Patrick Radden Keefe Say nothing is a great book and very informative. The author told a gripping story of the IRA, the UK, and the road to peace in the region. Something that can be complicated but written so well, it was easy to follow. I honestly thought it was only going to be… Continue reading Book Review – Say Nothing
Book Review – The Warmth Of Other Sons
Isabel Wilkerson The Warmth Of Other Suns is the second book I have read from this Author. The other was caste, and the review(s) are on this blog; I did two of them. The author wrote this book; first, it is a fantastic read and tells the migration from the south to northern cities post… Continue reading Book Review – The Warmth Of Other Sons
Book Review Two – Caste The Origins Of Our Discontents
Isabel Wilkerson Caste will be part two of my book review. This book was an excellent read, and the author gives an incredible historical record that is easy to understand, very compelling, and very insightful. The book is more than just informative; it is an excellent account of a topic from a historical perspective in… Continue reading Book Review Two – Caste The Origins Of Our Discontents
