I get the feeling, that one of his books may be made into a film in the near future.
They`re horror, but horror with a difference, similar to this years vampire film, Sinners.
All the ingredients for a film are there ( imo )
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I get the feeling, that one of his books may be made into a film in the near future.
They`re horror, but horror with a difference, similar to this years vampire film, Sinners.
All the ingredients for a film are there ( imo )
I said exactly that about TBHH!! The Only Good Indians was a bit too out there of a concept, but this potentially lends itself very well to a movie, or even a 6-8ep miniseries.
It`s something I could see the likes of the Cohen Brothers picking up, as they seem to like stuff like this.
Yeah that’s a decent shout. Looking forward to your thoughts on the book!
Gwladysstreetlad
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I just finished reading Revenge of the Odessa, and I'm pretty disappointed. Forsyth is one of my favourite authors and the original Odessa File is probably my favourite of his work so I was massively hyped when I saw there was going to be a sequel. This isn't very good though. Its not bad but it clearly wasn't written by Frederick Forsyth in any real way. He might have contributed towards it but he absolutely did not write it. It has none of the charm and complexity of his other work. There's no real backstories going on and nobody feels like a real person. Its not a bad book in itself, I've read way worse and I think I'd be kinder about this if it was presented as a legit Forsyth book and a legit sequel to the Odessa File when it very obvious that its neither of those things.
Used to be quite a big FF fan too, but haven't read any of his in a while. Guess I'll be giving this a miss too!
Currently reading 'Natives: Race & Class in the Ruins of Empire' by Akala. A British rapper turned activist and historian.
The sheer amount of injustices/protests/movements that he talks about which I feel like I should have heard about, but never have, is mad.
For example:
I genuinely had no idea that the US Police in Philadelphia dropped a bomb on their own citizens back in the 80's.
Judging by the comments, I am not the only one who had no idea this happened and so (relatively) recently as well.
This seems like it should be a more historically relevant event than it actually is. Really get's you thinking about how selectively history is taught and talked about.
The sheer amount of injustices/protests/movements that he talks about which I feel like I should have heard about, but never have, is mad.
For example:
I genuinely had no idea that the US Police in Philadelphia dropped a bomb on their own citizens back in the 80's.
Judging by the comments, I am not the only one who had no idea this happened and so (relatively) recently as well.
This seems like it should be a more historically relevant event than it actually is. Really get's you thinking about how selectively history is taught and talked about.
Unruly - David Mitchell.
Horrible histories for adults, sweary and great fun.
David Mitchell ( the comedian ) charts the British monarchy, from King Arthur ( who he hates, as he doesn’t exist ) right the way through to Elizabeth 1st.
He’s obviously a very well read historian, but some of his takes on the monarchy are hilarious.
Efcjake
All the awards
Got this for the missus and she's been chuckling along and reading bits and pieces to me. Quite a good read.
It`s a real head bender trying to keep up with all the changes of monarchy, as they`re either executed, murdered or die horrible early deaths from disease
Not great, actually fairly bad, disjointed twaddle. Avoid !
summerisle
The rain, it raineth every day
On radio 4 Extra tomorrow is an adaptation of Under Milk Wood. Richard Burton as narrator is at his magisterial best, he's truly magnificent, well worth a listen.
www.bbc.co.uk
BBC Radio 4 Extra - Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas
The lives and dreams of a Welsh seaside village called Llareggub. Stars Richard Burton.
Natives: Race & Class in the Ruins of Empire, by Akala.
This was great. Akala is a British hip-hop artist and now activist, political speaker and educator. This is about his experience growing up as a mixed race person in London and a look at class and racism in the UK, the world and its ties to the transatlantic slave trade & windrush.
I thought I was pretty well educated on how the history of the British Empire is whitewashed in schools over here, but wow, I’d only really scratched the surface. It can be a somewhat uncomfortable read in parts, but completely necessary!
Also any excuse for posting this vid of Akala absolutely dismantling Tommy Ten Names on the tv few years ago. He looks like he’s going to cry by the end
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