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AJ · 17-01-2008, 17:09

Read it years ago, I'll look out my copy and give it another bash

happygooner · 19-01-2008, 20:14

So how are you all getting on with it then?

friskyfitz · 25-01-2008, 14:33

Stickied..

Notice a few Mods in here so guys could you kindly edit titles as Happygooner requires then please..

unfortunately - I only read TERRY PRATCHETT and nobody else so i wont be in here much

happygooner · 25-01-2008, 14:47

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Originally Posted by friskyfitz

Stickied..

Notice a few Mods in here so guys could you kindly edit titles as Happygooner requires then please..

unfortunately - I only read TERRY PRATCHETT and nobody else so i wont be in here much

Reading eric at the moment which is good although I keep falling asleep due to late nights

Got loads of Pratchett - Find Discworld a similar sort of humour to Python actually.

Anyway, thanks frisky, i'll update things here later.

SteveO · 25-01-2008, 14:57

Have the book but haven't got round to starting it yet though.

Pocket Lady · 25-01-2008, 15:25

We have every single Pratchett book in the Disc World series.

Have Fatherland on order at the library.

Penelopeys · 26-01-2008, 09:44

I love reading books and I read alot - however most of the books I read are in Danish

(and several by Danish and Swedish authors)

The books I've been reading recently are fantastic - I have a few to recommend, but I need to find out if they're translated into English

The books I am talking about are modern thrillers

EDIT: Found some English Info :

Stieg Larsson

Stieg Larsson (1954-2004) was a Swedish writer and journalist.

STIEG LARSSON, 1954-2004

Prior to his sudden death in a heart attack in November 2004 he finished three detective novels in his trilogy the Millenium-series; "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" (2005, UK release in January 2008), "The Girl Who Played With Fire", (2006, UK release in January 2009) and "Castles in the Sky" (working title) (2007, English title not confirmed, UK release in January 2010).
Before his career as a writer, Stieg Larsson was mostly known for his struggle against racism and right-wing extremism. In the middle of the 1980’s he helped to start the anti-violence project “Stop the Racism”. This was followed by the founding of the Expo-foundation in 1995, where he later became the executive. From 1999 and on, he was appointed the chief editor of Expo, a magazine published by the organization Expo.

By far the best books I've ever read

happygooner · 26-01-2008, 16:56

Does that mean I can count the 2 of you in also??

munki · 26-01-2008, 17:16

Count me in as well(if that is ok)....just ordered it off ebay so hopefully I will get it next week

Penelopeys · 27-01-2008, 06:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by happygooner

Does that mean I can count the 2 of you in also??

Well - I am not sure I am able to get a hold of all the books overhere... of course there is amazon and ebay

Maybe...

happygooner · 27-01-2008, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penelopeys

Well - I am not sure I am able to get a hold of all the books overhere... of course there is amazon and ebay

Maybe...

You can get anything from ebay

so stop making excuses and sign your soul over

Penelopeys · 27-01-2008, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by happygooner

You can get anything from ebay

so stop making excuses and sign your soul over

Yeah yeah - I'll see what I can do to get a hold of Fatherland somehow

happygooner · 27-01-2008, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penelopeys

Yeah yeah - I'll see what I can do to get a hold of Fatherland somehow

That's the spirit

happygooner · 04-02-2008, 09:41

How we doing on this now? Most of you finished or at least started?

Valiant23 · 04-02-2008, 09:54

I'm about 100 pages in.

It feels as though I've landed in the middle of a trilogy (or series). Is this correct?

happygooner · 04-02-2008, 10:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valiant23

I'm about 100 pages in.

It feels as though I've landed in the middle of a trilogy (or series). Is this correct?

No, it's definitely a stand alone.

Just that I suppose it picks up in the middle of knowhere maybe....although to be honest it's not something I remember thinking myself.

Probably a slow burner until everything starts unravelling. Stick with it

munki · 04-02-2008, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by happygooner

How we doing on this now? Most of you finished or at least started?

Mine just arrived today but I will get stuck into it now

AJ · 04-02-2008, 19:12

I've reread it, when can we talk about it

happygooner · 05-02-2008, 07:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJ

I've reread it, when can we talk about it

Errr....without spoilers, I guess any time is good to give your views. Obviously if you want to go into great depth it's probably good manners to wait for those still reading

AJ · 05-02-2008, 18:25

ok, I'll wait a while

17-01-2008, 17:09	#41 (permalink)
AJ Punter Punter Join Date: 06 Jan 2002 Location: Auckland Age: 37 Posts: 9,967 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris Read it years ago, I'll look out my copy and give it another bash

19-01-2008, 20:14	#42 (permalink)
happygooner This time nxt yr Rodders! Join Date: 07 Oct 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Age: 30 Posts: 3,607	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris So how are you all getting on with it then?

25-01-2008, 14:33	#43 (permalink)
friskyfitz Modest + Well Hung Punter Join Date: 22 Jul 2003 Location: Middle Earth Age: 35 Posts: 15,782 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris Stickied.. Notice a few Mods in here so guys could you kindly edit titles as Happygooner requires then please.. unfortunately - I only read TERRY PRATCHETT and nobody else so i wont be in here much __________________ When I was born, I was given a choice! A Big cock or a great memory - Ive forgotten what I chose!

25-01-2008, 14:57	#45 (permalink)
SteveO Ich bin ein fisch! Join Date: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 2,660 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris Have the book but haven't got round to starting it yet though. __________________ Bring back Robbie Box! Last edited by SteveO; 25-01-2008 at 14:57.

25-01-2008, 15:25	#46 (permalink)
Pocket Lady Here fishy,fishy,fishy... Join Date: 29 Aug 2005 Location: At Home Age: 35 Posts: 8,091	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris We have every single Pratchett book in the Disc World series. Have Fatherland on order at the library. __________________ Money isn’t everything …............... unless you’re playing in a re-buy tournament.

26-01-2008, 09:44	#47 (permalink)
Penelopeys Space Cowgirl Join Date: 23 Jan 2006 Location: Copenhagen Age: 31 Posts: 6,182	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris I love reading books and I read alot - however most of the books I read are in Danish (and several by Danish and Swedish authors) The books I've been reading recently are fantastic - I have a few to recommend, but I need to find out if they're translated into English The books I am talking about are modern thrillers EDIT: Found some English Info : Stieg Larsson Stieg Larsson (1954-2004) was a Swedish writer and journalist. STIEG LARSSON, 1954-2004 Prior to his sudden death in a heart attack in November 2004 he finished three detective novels in his trilogy the Millenium-series; "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" (2005, UK release in January 2008), "The Girl Who Played With Fire", (2006, UK release in January 2009) and "Castles in the Sky" (working title) (2007, English title not confirmed, UK release in January 2010). Before his career as a writer, Stieg Larsson was mostly known for his struggle against racism and right-wing extremism. In the middle of the 1980’s he helped to start the anti-violence project “Stop the Racism”. This was followed by the founding of the Expo-foundation in 1995, where he later became the executive. From 1999 and on, he was appointed the chief editor of Expo, a magazine published by the organization Expo. By far the best books I've ever read __________________ "I'm sorry, did I break your concentration?"

26-01-2008, 16:56	#48 (permalink)
happygooner This time nxt yr Rodders! Join Date: 07 Oct 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Age: 30 Posts: 3,607	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris Does that mean I can count the 2 of you in also??

26-01-2008, 17:16	#49 (permalink)
munki Legendary Punter Join Date: 06 May 2005 Age: 41 Posts: 1,826 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris Count me in as well(if that is ok)....just ordered it off ebay so hopefully I will get it next week

04-02-2008, 09:41	#54 (permalink)
happygooner This time nxt yr Rodders! Join Date: 07 Oct 2006 Location: Oxfordshire Age: 30 Posts: 3,607	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris How we doing on this now? Most of you finished or at least started?

04-02-2008, 09:54	#55 (permalink)
Valiant23 Vienti Tres Join Date: 06 Aug 2005 Location: On the road Age: 40 Posts: 13,475	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris I'm about 100 pages in. It feels as though I've landed in the middle of a trilogy (or series). Is this correct? __________________ You can spend your time alone re digesting past regrets, Or you can come to terms and realize you're the only one who can forgive yourself. Makes much more sense to live in the present tense.

04-02-2008, 19:12	#58 (permalink)
AJ Punter Punter Join Date: 06 Jan 2002 Location: Auckland Age: 37 Posts: 9,967 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris I've reread it, when can we talk about it

05-02-2008, 18:25	#60 (permalink)
AJ Punter Punter Join Date: 06 Jan 2002 Location: Auckland Age: 37 Posts: 9,967 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: PL Book Club - Reading Fatherland by Robert Harris ok, I'll wait a while

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