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Murf

murf@alexandria.the1977project.org

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"Why, yes, I am still upset that the Library of Alexandria burnt down"

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Velvet Templeton's hunt has led her into a dark well of lies, murder, and international …

Review of 'Velvet' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Great finale! Wonderfully drawn and coloured as always, the imagery draws you in and maintains the mood that is matched by an excellent script. Recommended!

Robert Ludlum: The Holcroft Covenant (2005, Orion) 1 star

In 1945 the children of the Third Reich were secretly hidden all over the world—to …

Review of 'The Holcroft Covenant' on 'Goodreads'

1 star

This is a book that has not aged well. I'm sorting out some old books and gave this a rerun as I'd remembered it being gripping enough twenty odd years ago. Not sure why I bothered! Story is far fetched and I found it hard to suspend my disbelief and get into the flow. There was also this odd italicising of words for emphasis, which just grated on my nerves. Persevered to the end out of sheer bloody mindedness.

Simon Kuper: Why England lose (2010, HarperSport) 4 stars

Review of 'Why England lose' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

More a collection of chapter-sized mini-books, this is well worth a read for the insights into the footballing world. 'Why England Lose' isn't answered so much as turned on it's head - the seem to do slightly better than they should due to population size and economic development. The chapter on the transfer market was probably the most interesting, especially the section on how managers are (not) chosen.
Overall, a good book deserving of a place on the bookshelf.