Advantages: A tremendous insight into society during the Regency and Victorian eras Disadvantages: Not a great read if you're not interested in history
THE AUTHOR
Regrettably I wasn't able to find a website for this author, however going from the blurb on the book sleeve alone I can tell you that owing to the fact that her family were diplomats she spent over 25 years living abroad in Europe, the Far ...
Advantages: Beautifully written mini-biographies Disadvantages: Focused on a relatively small period
Back to the Hay Festival and a review of a book from another talk. Katie Hickman was promoting her latest book, Courtesans. She is an eloquent orator who is confident in her book and her knowledge on the topic. Her obvious pride and enjoyment in her book ...
Advantages: Well-written and researched with useful extracts from the subjects' diaries Disadvantages: Author's prejudice against Scott does not make for an impartial account
In 1910 two European ships set out southwards to explore the Antarctic. One, ‘Terra Nova’, was carrying British explorers under the leadership of Captain Robert Scott, while the other, ‘Fram’, sailed with a rival Norwegian expedition led by Roald Amundse ...
Advantages: A fantastic read! Very interesting and engaging. Disadvantages: The language is difficult to understand at times.
"Roots" is one of those novels that you hear about but never really have the time to read. I've always wanted to read it but the length of it has always deterred me. It must be said that I'm not an avid reader and I mainly read chic lit and the odd crime ...
Advantages: An intersting and brilliant read Disadvantages: none about the book, but the videos are pretty expensive
'Roots' was first a book written by Alex Haley and then in 1977, was made into a TV series. It's the true account of Haley's 12 year search for his ancestors, traced as far back as 1750. The story begins with Kunta Kinte, a 17 year old african boy fro ...
