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Posted: 08 July 2011 at 6:48am

Very glad you're enjoying his work zuhair - remarkable man , Deneys Reitz !]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:48:44 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216065#216065 Your favorite Novel : I am at work and have already... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216050#216050 Author: zuhair_abbasi
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Posted: 07 July 2011 at 8:18am

I am at work and have already read three chapters - absolutely mesmerizing style of writing!! Thanks for making my day Sledge!! ]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:18:35 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216050#216050 Your favorite Novel : Being rather aged , I forgot... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216045#216045 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 07 July 2011 at 6:44am

Being rather aged , I forgot some other writers that are on my hit list. Firstly , Ian Rankin is just fantastic and Rebus is a tremendous character who likes the same music as me ! 
          Secondly , the Akrikaaner Deneys Reitz wrote 3 books which diarise his life from the start of the Anglo-Boer war in 1899 until his death in London in 1944.  I can't recommend these books enough , the man had a quite extraordinary life. From killing lots of British soldiers in the Boer war (his narrative of the battle of Spion Kop is hair raising)   , then becoming a Cabinet Minister in the new South African government , to becoming the curator of the Kruger National Park , to fighting for the British in World War 1 as a Captain (later Colonel) and being badly wounded in 1918. To being in the war Cabinet as 2nd in command to General Jan Smuts and working with Winston Churchill during WW 2.   Just what this man experienced and achieved in his life reads as fiction - it's so compelling. His decency and completely honest appraisals of war makes for a rivetting read - his writing style is such that you're transported back to the South African highveld of the 19th century or the bloody mudfilled trenches of the 1st World War in an instant.
                  If you want to get a feel for what the world was like all that time ago , then just google Deneys Reitz .


Edited by Sledger - 07 July 2011 at 6:51am]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:44:09 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216045#216045 Your favorite Novel : Originally posted by spin... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216044#216044 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 07 July 2011 at 6:31am

Originally posted by spin wizard

I absolutely love the harry potter series, by far my favourite.  But hey, Animal Farm was one of the rare books I enjoyed during my Literature days in school, as i hated that subject badly.  I have never yet met someone who has opened Animal Farm and hasn't liked it.


  Did Animal Farm at school as well SW , brilliant book!
]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:31:56 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216044#216044 Your favorite Novel : I absolutely love the harry potter... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216038#216038 Author: spin wizard
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Posted: 06 July 2011 at 4:54pm

I absolutely love the harry potter series, by far my favourite.  But hey, Animal Farm was one of the rare books I enjoyed during my Literature days in school, as i hated that subject badly.  I have never yet met someone who has opened Animal Farm and hasn't liked it.]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:54:01 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216038#216038 Your favorite Novel : Originally posted by Sledger Originally... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216037#216037 Author: Andrew_Wood_CW
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Posted: 06 July 2011 at 4:30pm

Originally posted by Sledger

Originally posted by Andrew_Wood_CW

I have trouble remembering names of books i've read, so i'm just going to pick from others lists Embarrassed

 
   So do I !!  It's a standing joke in our house - I pick up a book , read 5 or 6 pages and then say I've already read it!

LOL It'll be a standing joke here now as well!
]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:30:22 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216037#216037 Your favorite Novel : Originally posted by Andrew_Wood_CWI... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216023#216023 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 06 July 2011 at 8:20am

Originally posted by Andrew_Wood_CW

I have trouble remembering names of books i've read, so i'm just going to pick from others lists Embarrassed

 
   So do I !!  It's a standing joke in our house - I pick up a book , read 5 or 6 pages and then say I've already read it!
]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:20:22 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216023#216023 Your favorite Novel : Originally posted by vote4peaceDan... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216013#216013 Author: Andrew_Wood_CW
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Posted: 05 July 2011 at 2:33pm

Originally posted by vote4peace

  Dan Brown A's & D's

Excellent book, i remember borrowing that to read it.

I have trouble remembering names of books i've read, so i'm just going to pick from others lists Embarrassed
]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:33:29 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216013#216013 Your favorite Novel : I agree authors the way to go.Some... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216012#216012 Author: vote4peace
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Posted: 05 July 2011 at 2:18pm

 I agree authors the way to go. 

 Some of my favourites John Grisham , Jeffery Archer, James Patterson,  Frederick Forsyth, Robert Ludlum (Bourne Series), Dan Brown (A's & D's , DaVinci) , Ken Folleth.... 

 I'm sure I've missed out on some . Will add on to the string as I recollect. 
]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:18:30 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216012#216012 Your favorite Novel : Originally posted by SledgerHow... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216007#216007 Author: Andrew_Wood_CW
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Posted: 05 July 2011 at 12:19pm

Originally posted by Sledger

How long is a piece of string ?  I've read so many fantastic books covering every genre and can't just name one.  Authors is probably the best way for me to go and the following fiction writers have held my attention for many years - Stephen King  

That's one way to go with it!

I've read more Stephen King books than anybody else's i should think, i really enjoy his style.  The last thing i read of his was a collection of short stories 'Nightmares and Dreamscapes' after seeing the TV series of it, really enjoyed them both.
]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:19:10 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216007#216007 Your favorite Novel : I am mostly into Urdu novels.Amongthe... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216006#216006 Author: zuhair_abbasi
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Posted: 05 July 2011 at 10:15am

I am mostly into Urdu novels. Among the English ones - I rate Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huck Finn" and "Adventures of Tom Sawyer" the best I have ever read.]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:15:24 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216006#216006 Your favorite Novel : How long is a piece of string... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216004#216004 Author: Sledger
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Posted: 05 July 2011 at 9:04am

How long is a piece of string ?  I've read so many fantastic books covering every genre and can't just name one.  Authors is probably the best way for me to go and the following fiction writers have held my attention for many years - Stephen King , Dean Koontz   (their early stuff anyway)  , James Patterson (but not the collaborated dross of late) , Michael Connolly , Stuart McBride , Patricia Cornwell , Val McDermit .  Sci-Fi favourites Robert E.Heinlein and Isaac Asimov (ah , my teenage years) ...............all tremendous !!]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:04:42 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216004#216004 Your favorite Novel : 1984 - George Orwell. Absolute... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216000#216000 Author: Mikey
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Posted: 04 July 2011 at 5:33pm

1984 - George Orwell. Absolute classic.]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:33:24 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=216000#216000 Your favorite Novel : Originally posted by vote4peaceMostly... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=215999#215999 Author: Andrew_Wood_CW
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Posted: 04 July 2011 at 3:34pm

Originally posted by vote4peace

 Mostly into Fictional Crime , Drama ,Thrillers. Hard for me to pick out a favourite though never can remember the names of the books I read. Not Big on History or Fantasy. Never read any of the Potter series or the Lord of the Rings.

I use to enjoy thrillers and have quite a few i still need to read on my book shelf LOL

Ah, i'm quite big on fantasy, whether that be book, film, game or any other variation!
]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:34:29 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=215999#215999 Your favorite Novel : Mostly into Fictional Crime ,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=215998#215998 Author: vote4peace
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Posted: 04 July 2011 at 3:32pm

 Mostly into Fictional Crime , Drama ,Thrillers. Hard for me to pick out a favourite though never can remember the names of the books I read. Not Big on History or Fantasy. Never read any of the Potter series or the Lord of the Rings.

 Presently reading a Biography on Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam 'Wings of Fire'. Must say I've never been into Biographies. This was one of my Father's and despite his numerous efforts to get me to read the book I managed to resist.  Started now though cos was left with nothing else. To my surprise I totally hooked. Has been a fabulous read so far.
]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:32:52 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=215998#215998 Your favorite Novel : I'd say of late my favourite... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=215996#215996 Author: Andrew_Wood_CW
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Posted: 04 July 2011 at 2:12pm

I'd say of late my favourite have been the Harry Potter series...

They've created such a powerful universe and atmosphere to it all, really have achieved something with those books.
]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:12:11 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=215996#215996 Your favorite Novel : Mine is "From Volga to Ganga"... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=215988#215988 Author: kirankri
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Posted: 04 July 2011 at 9:43am

Mine is "From Volga to Ganga" by Rahul Sankrityayan. Must read if you are a fan of history. Talks about Aryans, civilization by 6000 BC. Fantastic book and one of those books which I read more than once.]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:43:30 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5528&PID=215988#215988