Advantages: First rate crime fiction from the man that knows Disadvantages: None from where I'm standing
There are a couple of things that are pretty remarkable about the book ?Stark?. Firstly, the author was a life long career criminal who?d spent the majority of his time in juvenile and adult prison. Secondly, it was written in 1962 yet in language and construction is as modern as it is possible to imagine. Thirdly, despite the writer achieving wide ranging acclaim and success as an author and some-time film actor this book went unknown and unpublished until after his death.
For those steeped in popular culture the name of Ed Bunker will be very familiar, others may not have heard of him at all. To fill in the gaps let me provide a little background, as Mr Bunker is a very interesting character indeed and to know him a little better will greatly improve your appreciation and respect for his work.
Born in 1933 Bunker?s early ...
brereton66 28.03.2009
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Advantages: Funny, satiral social comment Disadvantages: Strong language
As a stand-up comedian, Ben Elton does little for me. His satirical based mainly on a fast-talking and foul-mouthed delivery. So when my daughter handed me his first novel, Stark, I was dubious to say the least. However, encouraged by the enjoyment of Elton?s co-written sitcoms (including Blackadder and the Young Ones) and my daughters enthused questioning of ?have I read it yet?? I started the book with some skepticism.
As I progressed through the book, I was struck by the thought of how much Elton?s style was similar to that of Dickens. Both provide a profound social statement about their contemporary societies. Both use carefully placed evocative and colourful metaphors and similes to emphasize their points. Both use larger than life characters (often with names to match) that develop as the novel progresses. Both authors succeed ...
Advantages: smells great, and lasts ages Disadvantages: nothing yet
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