Matt Crunk
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Lately I've been reading through several collections of pulp and hard-boiled crime shorts from the 20's to the 60's.
Inusuit said:A Stillness at Appomattox and Grant Takes Command, both by Bruce Catton
AmateisGal said:Ian Fleming's Dr. No.
Ethan Bentley said:Superb, there is a cracking recipe for a Gin & Tonic in there.
Of the Fleming books that you have read, which do you like best?
I'm a "Casino Royale" fan whereas my wife favours "From Russia With Love".
AmateisGal said:For the Fleming novels, I've read Dr. No, From Russia with Love, and Casino Royale. Goldfinger is up next. Out of the first three, I'd have to say I liked Dr. No the best - the action just moved a lot faster. I did like From Russia with Love, but I think Fleming spends the first 1/4 of the book describing the Russians and SPECTRE, the background of their assasin, etc. Bond didn't even make an appearance until chapter four or so, which I found odd. Plus as a writer, I couldn't figure out the reasoning for so much backstory at the beginning. It detracted from the power of the novel.
Joie DeVive said:I recently borrowed 'Tis Herself, the Maureen O'Hara Autobiography. It's a really interesting read!!
AmateisGal said:Bruce Catton is terrific.
Inusuit said:Yes, probably the best of the Civil War authors I've read. He makes the people come to life. What other books of his would you recommend?