The best of my summer reading has been William Boyd’s “Restless” an intriguing Second World War spy story which promised so much but didn’t quite have the ending to match.
Kate Atkinson’s sort of crime novel “When Will There Be Good News?” was quite gripping, complex and enjoyable. It was well crafted but seemed rather too contrived at times.
“The Other Hand” by Chris Cleave also features in most best-selling lists and dealt with a worthy subject matter. The story was quite powerful and I was able to romp through it but somehow the dialogue didn’t engage me and I felt disappointed in the end.
The best TV has been Jimmy McGovern's drama series "The Street", although I haven't yet seen the last episode which I have recorded and am waiting for the moment to savour. I continue to enjoy "Coast", especially the one on Norway. I was initially disappointed with Griff Rhys Jones's "Rivers" but have warmed to it. I thnk the success of "Coast" is that it has several different presenters.
I discovered a new album by Van Morrison "Down The Road" (new to me as it was recorded in 2002) and on one hearing I have been very impressed.
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