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I recently got an iPad and couldn't be happier with it! I'd imagined it would be difficult to read on the screen for long periods but, as you know from using your iPod, this isn't really an issue. If all you want to do is read books I'd go for a Kindle; it's light, no glare, and has a great...

At the moment, Martin Amis. Why? Becuase his style is his own, his writing is bold, unashamed, and for me very funny. More importantly though, he writes intelligent, complex books that require real thought. His fascination with the Grotesque and the slight arrogance that he writes with swing...

If I can help, I'll be glad to. :) You can message me on bibliofreakblog@gmail.com ======================================================== Bibliofreak.net - A Book Review Blog

Most of the high-street booksellers are overpriced for me. One of my friend works for one of the larger chains and gets 40% staff discount - a pretty clear indication of the excessive mark-up. My theory is they can't compete with online retailers becuase of their fixed costs, and so they make...

I've got to agree on both the Stieg Larsson and Paulo Coelho comments. Larsson I found over-violent, and yet still a decent yarn. Coelho I found completely vapid and devoid of the spiritual insight it supposedly offers.

Oh, I really love this book! It's one of my all time favourites. The first scene, with Dorian torn between Basil and Harry was just wonderful.

I read The Alchemist a couple of years ago and found it to be pointless, vapid faux-spiritual guff. Honestly, one of the worst books I've read. ==================================================== Bibliofreak.net - A Book Review Blog

I tried reading this about a year ago. I've never really got on with Murakami, and I had to stop halfway through this. There is a particularly unpleasant scene, and I felt he'd in no way earned the right to stick something like that in mid-way through so I dropped it. Wasn't enjoying it very...

Thanks for the advice guys. I've posted the interview now, if you have any thoughts do let me know :) Interview: VP Von Hoehen | Bibliofreak.net - A Book Review Blog

Polly Parrot - You might be right there, maybe I could split the post over several pages so as not intimidate readers when they first call up the interview. Will - Thanks for the advice. I've just read a couple of the interviews on your blog and they illustrate your points perfectly. And, I'd...

Hi All, I'm new here so if I blindly break any house rules, someone hollar at me :innocent: I started my own book review blog a few months back and I've decided to start interviewing authors for the site. I've just finished my first interview and it went really well. It's only q&a, but...