I thought I'd start up this thread again from the old board. If this has already been set up somewhere else and I've missed it can someone let me know or move my post.
I've just finished reading a book called "Gypsy Boy" and thought it was a really good book:-
http://www.play.com/Books/Books/4-/1230 ... oduct.html
It dispels a lot of the myths surrounding Romany gypsies and their culture including the myth that they put curses on people. According to the guy who wrote the book they are more convinced that non-gypsies may put a curse on them.
I won't say much more about it in case anyone fancies reading it other than there are a few surprises along the way, some that I suspected and one ot two that I didn't see coming.
I think Stephen Fry's review sums it up quite well:-
'It was a revelation. Moving, terrifying, funny and brilliant. I shall never forget it - an amazing achievement'
John
What are you reading at the moment?
What are you reading at the moment?
Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Re: What are you reading at the moment?
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Most English book ever written
Most English book ever written
"Fish are not the best authority on water" - Jane Yolen; Sister Light, Sister Dark
Re: What are you reading at the moment?
I'm not sure that it is the most English book ever written - I'm not English and I love it! It is, however, one of the greatest books ever written!Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Most English book ever written
I'm not reading anything at the moment - I'm not sure why, but I do need to find a good book to read soon. I'll keep you posted when I do start reading something...
Re: What are you reading at the moment?
I'm reading 'Is it just me or is everything sh*t? 2' but I might stop because like everything, this book is sh*t! (the first one was quite funny, this one just seems po faced and bitter. )
Advancing to what?
Re: What are you reading at the moment?
We are all made of glue - Marina Lewycka
Quirky and amusing.
Quirky and amusing.
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