tonyfrobisher's reviews
267 reviews

Evocative and thought provoking

Having travelled in Indonesia, lived and worked in Jakarta from the late 1990's to early 2000's the places Alexander Crane conjures up are accurately portrayed...Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bali...it is a story that is evocative, daring and gripping. A masterful tale that captures Java and Indonesia. But is also encapsulates the challenges a newly democratic nation faced. The story of love across cultures and the challenges this presents resonates from the pages. I married a Javanese girl and return to Java regularly. Alexander Crane made me feel, smell, taste and sense Indonesia. An excellent story that will leave lasting images and thoughts after you finish.

A journey into the mind of grief and loss, set against the bewildering Indonesian culture and landscape. AS gritty, thought-provoking book that captures the contrasts of Indonesia well, but moreover the internal strife that afflicts when faced with personal loss of a loved one.

A fantastic account of a totally mad journey walking the length of the Nile from source to sea. Brilliant.

Howard Linskey will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing constantly as to what happens next. Expertly crafted crime fiction. When you pick up a new book from Howard you know it's going to be time well spent. Superb as always.

Moving, comprehensive and impressive account of the events leading up to, on and immediately following 9-11. A brilliant insight into the minds of the perpetrators and how the attack was planned and carried out.

Having travelled extensively myself with a backpack on my shoulders, Lauren Juliff's account of her travels is a fascinating story of discovery and is revealing in the discovery of oneself, not just the places that are visited.

A race for the fastest time to travel from Cairo to Cape Town by bike. The pages turn as fast as the miles zip past. A great read from the comfort of your sofa, less from the discomfort of a saddle.

growing up in the 80's and 90's the music of Morrissey had a profound effect on me. But not to the extent it did on Jamie Jones. Honest and revealing. As Morrissey said, There's more to life than books you know, but not much more.