Location: United Kingdom
Member Since: July 29, 2010
Andy Kirk
Books
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- Sirocco Express
on July 31, 2010
‘Sirocco Express’ by Tony Judge is a gritty and compelling story. It's a deeply emotional and moving tale of hope and hopelessness that will evoke compassion and sympathy through its main character Adebayo, a young Nigerian boy. Mr Judge manages to describe, with compelling realism, Adebayo’s danger-filled adventures as he travels from Nigeria to Europe with the expectation of finding a better life for himself. This book, with its excellent characterization, a perfectly paced plot and the ultimately uplifting and very clever twist to its ending, all help to create a book that is effortlessly easy to read. Highly recommended reading.
- The Whole Rotten Edifice
on Aug. 02, 2010
‘The Whole Rotten Edifice’ is an exceptionally well researched and superbly written piece of historical fiction. Set in 1941/42 the story follows the battle of the Red Army as they defend Moscow against the attack of the Germans. But, this novel doesn’t just concentrate on the horrors of war—and there are some scenes of graphic description in here—but also on the broken relationship of the two main characters: The General, Sevastian Chaliapin, and his Snipper Daughter, Martha, their very different lives, relationships and their hopes and regrets. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I kept wondering how the story would conclude; and the ending, when it arrived, was far more horrific than I could ever have imagined – not for the faint hearted. A great read, highly recommended!