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Having read it when it came out (almost 20 years ago and really only to ingratiate myself with my then fiancee/now wife), it doesn't get any better and the ending is really weak.
You were right. I stubbornly refused to give up, but it was almost entirely garbage. Oh well.
Had a complete change after that (Weaveworld by Clive Barker - avoid it) and picked up P.G. Wodehouse's 'Ring For Jeeves'. Silly and delightful, it's just a shame it was so short. Just what was needed.
I'm now reading 'Misery' by Stephen King, and getting quite into it.
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I'm also in the 'Federer in 4' camp. Murray needs the first set or it could be finished in three.
I'd love to see Murray win it, but Fed seems to be in cracking form going by what I've read of today's game. Though, having thought about it, so's Murray.
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Did anyone catch Murray's facial expression when he realised Nadal was retiring? It was a look of 'for fuck sake'.
Aye, he didn't look best pleased. Absolutely right not to be; he had Nadal today. The fact he retired before he was beaten outright takes some of the shine off it, and no doubt the injury will be used by some to avoid giving Murray the credit he deserves for a terrific performance.
It's a bit crap having to depend on the BBC live text updates for the score, but if it wasn't for that I'd have no way of knowing anything until I got home. Same again on Thursday.
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Finished reading Les Miserables just before Christmas. Couldn't be doing with tackling a book that fills you with plenty of negative emotions during the festive period.
As well as the character development and the tale itself, you get a slice of French history and a good deal of philosophy peppered throughout. Have to admit some of the references had me lost, but it has encouraged me to research other areas which now appear more interesting than I would have otherwise thought.
If you've got a bit of patience, you'll be rewarded by this classic.
I followed it up with something completely different, and no, it wasn't Monty Python related. It was Murray Walker's autobiography. I don't tend to read these books, but an 80-something motorsport legend's life is bound to be interesting, and it was cheap in a charity shop. I found it enjoyable, and it did what I wanted it to do.
Currently reading a 20p buy from Shelter entitled Weaveworld, by Clive Barker. It's a fantasy novel based around magic-wielding people called the Seerkind. It's set on our own wonderful world, and in Liverpool of all places. Having read 130 pages of it's 700, I have to confess that the writing style is ruining what could be a decent enough story, but I'm going to persist with it anyway.
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Im staying in Durham over that weekend actually with friends.
I would think City will batter Boro so may well be worth the viewing.
My thoughts exactly. The fellow football fan's convinced, but the other three might be a bit more tricky, but we could always leave them at home.
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Thank feck for that. Well done Higgins - looking forward to the final, though I'll miss most of the evening session
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Newcastle v Middlesbrough on the 20th.
You've just reminded me of something. I'm in Durham over new year visiting Uni mates, and I'm going to have to mention to them Middlesbrough are playing Man City on the second. Could be worth an effort, goals guaranteed I'dve thought.
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I have one two. Couldn't get one for the England game though- they sold them yonks ago. I wish they had done what was done in previous years and balloted it so those who went to Autumn Tests got a ticket to go, that way those who really support the team get to go over those who turn up for the 'big' games never to be seen again.
I got England tickets. I did go to watch the Canada game at Pittodrie though, so am I allowed?
When are the Magic Weekend fixtures played? I expect to be in Edinburgh by then, in which case I'd try and grab tickets for this too.
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Terrific result after the sort of defensive display legends are made of. The discipline was spot on; to've conceded so few penalties considering the game was played in our own half/22 for seventy of eighty minutes was impressive as we're normally excellent at shooting ourselves in the foot when things start going well.
The fact they couldn't kick does help, but Scotland were clinical. Four forays into Aussie territory and nine points isn't too shabby.
Cracking stuff.
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Watched idlewild last night, amazing. They even played some songs off the Captain EP! A good mix of idlewild from the past 10 years. The current album I had not been keen on but after last nights performance it instantly grew on me.
No idea how many times I have seen idlewild live but last night was amongst one of the best idlewild performances I have seen, which I never thought I would say again as they have mellowed far to much over the years. Icing on the cake was them playing Idea Track, my all time favourite song!
Was looking to watch them in Aberdeen on 6th of November and watch Aberdeen at home on the saturday but the gig has sold out
Less than a week to go, it's going to be brilliant
Will be my fourth time seeing them; chuffed they're playing a smaller venue than the Music Hall.Don't think I've heard Idea Track live before, and they're pretty good when it comes to playing some of their older stuff to keep everyone happy - hoping for both again on Friday night.
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Didn't get anywhere near Muse tickets for the SECC in November, so I'm going to see them in Cologne a week later instead
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Idlewild - Dreams of Nothing
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A decent night's entertainment this evening - both matches still alive going into the sixth frame. Sadly only one century, coming in the first frame of the night, with several other breakdowns in the 70s and 80s from all four players. Did enjoy Murphy's exhibition black right round the table though.
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Will be in attendance at the AECC tomorrow night for the Premier League games. Stephen Hendry v John Higgins is the main reason for this. Also O'Sullivan v Murphy. Been a couple of years since I've seen any live action, looking forward to it.
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Currently reading Night Watch, Terry Pratchett. Possibly my favourite Discworld book, I think, but a way to go yet.
Yep, I'll stick with my early opinion on it. Typical Pratchett, but I enjoyed the story told in this one more than the six others I've read to date.
I followed it up with The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon. I don't like using the word 'wonderful', but it describes this book. Please read it. It won't take long, and you'll love it.
Now reading Asimov's Foundation's Edge. It's engrossing from the off.
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Juventus-Inter in few weeks
I'm hoping to get to Inter - Juve in April next year. It's the other half's birthday, so she'll be treated to a trip to Milan. Happy coincidence, this game is. Anyone been to similar games know how to go about getting tickets? Their website seems to suggest they're not selling anything of any description just now. Any help hugely appreciated.
Because I've no life, I've seen games at Inverurie, Banks o Dee, East End, Montrose and Cologne so far this season. Only seen my own team once
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Two gigs lined up before the year is out.
1. Idlewild in Moshulu (or whatever it's called these days) in Aberdeen, 6 November &
2. Placebo in Cologne, 4 December.
Very much hoping to add Muse on 9 November to the above, but I give myself zero chance of landing a ticket in the morning.
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There was a Stuart MacBride book signing/reading thing at Waterstones, Trinity in Aberdeen tonight - only found out about it this afternoon and there were no tickets left by then
Read Dying Light not so long ago, the second of the Logan series. Quite enjoyed it, as I did with Cold Granite. Familiar surroundings help, and the slighty-over-the-top gore is a plus point too.Currently reading Night Watch, Terry Pratchett. Possibly my favourite Discworld book, I think, but a way to go yet.
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On the subject of Stephen King film adaptions, Needful Things was on BBC1 last night. Generally it was true to the book and a good watch.
Back to the books, recently read Brookmyre's All Fun And Games Until Somebody Loses An Eye which went down very well. Now approaching the end of David Copperfield for a wee change of pace. Can't say I've read many of the 'classics' so I thought I'd better make an effort to address that.
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Not long finished The Stand by Stephen King. I'm not sure exactly what they cut in the original published version, but this made for good reading. Just stole IT from my brother, one I've been meaning to get for a wee while now.
Decided on some light relief after that, so reading Pratchett's The Truth, the 25th Discworld book. Funny stuff as always.
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Life of Pi. The acclaim received is well deserved. Captivating in places, funny in others. Excellent.
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Michael Ende's Neverending Story. An absolute gem. The man's imagination is something else. I didn't know a great deal about the book going in, but it's easy having read it to see why I've never heard abad word said about it. If you haven't read it, get it. If you have, read it again. Very enjoyable.
Also read Isaac Asimov's Second Foundation. The third in the series, we're now 400 years into Hari Seldon's 1,000 year plan to rebuild a stable Galactic Empire, using the complex science of 'Psychohistory' to calculate how the masses would respond to certain crises.
This was the finest in the series to date - if you're a Sci-Fi fan, it's worth a look.
Currently reading Stuart MacBride's Cold Granite. I'm based in Aberdeen so figured it was about time I gave it a go.
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Recently read Firmin by Sam Savage, recommended by my girlfriend. It's about a rat. A touching story, I really enjoyed it.
Before that it was Imperial Earth, my first Arthur C Clarke novel. My flatmate's told me he's written far better, which has me wanting to go buy more as it wasn't half bad in itself.
I'm now reading Asimov's Foundation and Empire, the second of five in the Foundation series. This has been incredibly hard to put down.
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Exit Music & Doors Open- Ian Rankin
Saved the final Rebus book for a good while, but had to be done at some point. I enjoyed it, as I have all of the earlier efforts in the series. I then read Doors Open as Rankin's making an appearance at the Word Festival in Aberdeen, with his latest book being one of the topics he'll be discussing. A little more straight forward than the Rebus plots but it was still a good read set in familiar locations. Can't go wrong, really.
Catacombs - John Farris
Stolen from my dad's collection of Horror/Thriller/Adventure-type novels. Set largely in Tanzania, a group of archaeologists uncover something that could change the world, and that kind of thing. There are enough layers in the story to keep it interesting. An American author writing a novel set during the Cold War and manages to portray the Russians in a likeable enough manner - he deserves some praise for that.
Pyramids - Terry Pratchett
The one book in the "Gods Trilogy" I'd yet to read, and more of the usual silliness from Pratchett. I know the genre isn't to everyone's tastes, but the man's a genius.
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Finished 'Misery' by Stephen King last night. This is one of the better ones I've read, trotting along quite nicely. Good idea executed brilliantly. If King's your cup of tea, it's well worth a bash. 7 of 10.
After a mention or two just a day or so ago, I've decided to at last get round to reading 'The Acid House' by Irvine Welsh. Early days.
As for 'Doors Open', I quite enjoyed it, though I can see where others are coming from. On 'The Complaints', my mate was saying the main character had a Rebus feel to him, though I'm yet to get round to it myself to say whether that's fair.