I found this book a bit clunky in the writing and transitions between interviews with aircrew but the experiences of the Allied pilots who flew these I found this book a bit clunky in the writing and transitions between interviews with aircrew but the experiences of the Allied pilots who flew these anti-submarine missions over the Bay of Biscay, and their German quarry beneath it, were an intense chapter in the greater battle of the Atlantic in 1943.
Having read a lot about Guadalcanal recently and tying in with this book I need to read more about the amazing Sunderland & Catalina flying boats. While they definitely took their share of losses there are amazing stories of survival against extreme odds from these lonely hunters. ...more
I think this is my third Pynchon book & I absolutely love his writing style, epic sentences and turn of phrase. This one was a wild ride and I wasn't I think this is my third Pynchon book & I absolutely love his writing style, epic sentences and turn of phrase. This one was a wild ride and I wasn't necessarily enjoying all the sub-plots in this story but ultimately it came together brilliantly. I know people say if you're not enjoying a book after 50 pages to let it go but this is a perfect example of a book worth persevering with. ...more
I'm so glad I picked up this series in a second-hand bookshop inspired by the covers. Smart & eminently readable science fiction! I'm so glad I picked up this series in a second-hand bookshop inspired by the covers. Smart & eminently readable science fiction! ...more
"We are an ape with a symbiotic relationship to a mushroom" -Terrence McKenna
I love that Mudvayne song and I loved this book! I picked up 2 & 3 of the "We are an ape with a symbiotic relationship to a mushroom" -Terrence McKenna
I love that Mudvayne song and I loved this book! I picked up 2 & 3 of the series at a second hand bookshop and had to wait a covid-minute to source book 1 through a library. Well worth the wait!!...more
I studied Larkin in school and his attitude and style has always stayed with me. His body of work is impressive and I'm glad I took the time to revisitI studied Larkin in school and his attitude and style has always stayed with me. His body of work is impressive and I'm glad I took the time to revisit some old favourites as well as meander through his collected works. Impressive & meditative....more
Loading...
