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read this one today
I was/am a huge fan of civilization, but not a fan of this book. the only two things I came away from it was that the guy releases practically a game a year, very skilled programmer, and that licencing/ownership of the games is a nightmare to keep track of.
Save your time and money and don't bother, not very insightful unfortunately
I was/am a huge fan of civilization, but not a fan of this book. the only two things I came away from it was that the guy releases practically a game a year, very skilled programmer, and that licencing/ownership of the games is a nightmare to keep track of.
Save your time and money and don't bother, not very insightful unfortunately
Got my signed copy of “The Trouble with Peace” today! Excited to get stuck into it after work!
gonetomorrow
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I can't read too much at one sitting! The short stories are ideal. Ulysses on the other hand took me weeks to finish.
Just finished reading Midnight in Chernobyl. An excellent book
Have you read Chernobyl Prayer ?
Incredibly powerful collection of recollections of the events leading up to and after the disaster by members of public / officials.
There are several accounts that have you in tears.
Not yet. I’m going to check it out though. My father is a retired nuclear engineer and he thought Midnight in Chernobyl was excellent
It`s a brilliant read.
The author takes no sides, merely gives the people of the region a voice to give their version of events.
The Russian government doesn`t come out of it too badly, it`s the local party officials that seem to be the real culprits -corruption / covering up to save face.
Just read the reviews of Midnight in Chernobyl and it`s on my reading list
Is Svetlana Alexeivich the author? Sounds she like may be based on the description. I read her A Secondhand Time last year—-she has a real gift of weaving in the narratives of various members of Soviet/Russian societyIt`s a brilliant read.
The author takes no sides, merely gives the people of the region a voice to give their version of events.
The Russian government doesn`t come out of it too badly, it`s the local party officials that seem to be the real culprits -corruption / covering up to save face.
Just read the reviews of Midnight in Chernobyl and it`s on my reading list
That’s the lady
Bishop Thumpety-Thump
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I've managed a lot of reading over the last six months. Very little work as the music industry has ground to a complete halt here, what with Covid lockdown etc.
I read Margaret Atwood's The Testaments last night, fantastic book and a very worthy sequel to The Handmaid's Tale.
Next up is Carrying The Fire by Michael Collins. I've become fascinated by the Apollo programme recently and this is a great account, from what I've read so far. Better than Buzz Aldrin's ego-fest Magnificent Desolation.
I read Margaret Atwood's The Testaments last night, fantastic book and a very worthy sequel to The Handmaid's Tale.
Next up is Carrying The Fire by Michael Collins. I've become fascinated by the Apollo programme recently and this is a great account, from what I've read so far. Better than Buzz Aldrin's ego-fest Magnificent Desolation.
My cousin lent me Midnight in Chernobyl, but having watched the TV series recently I can't find the enthusiasm to start it.
It gets amazing reviews though so maybe I should.
If you haven’t read it already, I’d highly recommend Rocket Men by Robert Kurson. He details the Apollo 8 mission. I never realized how important it was in setting the stage for the moon landing
Bishop Thumpety-Thump
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Yeah absolutely, Apollo 8 was the first time humans had ever left low Earth orbit, 'alone in the trans-lunar void'. Incredible mission really. Will try and find a copy of that book, cheers.
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I got mine yesterday as well - not signed mind. Tanned half of it last night - v readable.