Tom's Reading Log Groups

[Tom]

Last year I only read 32 books which is poor in my view. I want to read at least 50, it's just keeping it going is the thing!

I would tend to read thrillers mostly but also read classics, sci-fi and some non fiction too.Hopefully you might have read the same stuff as me or want to.

I will always say what I thought of it and feel free to give your views as well.

 

[Tom]

It's time : My 360 view of the UFC by Bruce Buffer

I like watching the UFC and if you didn't know, this guy is the announcer for them.

This is his mildly interesting autobiography. He has a very high opinion of himself throughout and thinks he is very important. It's almost laughable how valuable he thinks he is to the show. He proves my point in one story where he said he made a mistake while announcing a fighter. He was all upset over it and then apologised to the fighter afterward. The fighter hadn't even notice it and said no problem. While he adds a good bit, he is not why people are watching! Only if you are interested in the UFC read this. Otherwise don't bother.

 

[Tom]

Two books finished lately.

Timeline by Michael Crichton

This is a very good Sci-Fi book about time travel back to the 14th century. Going back to that time does not sound exciting at all but Crichton makes it really good with a load of twists and turns. Making everything seem very believable is his forte and this had me really interested throughout the whole book. From jousting to sword fighting and the physics of time travel, there are loads of good stuff in this. If you like thrillers and history as I do, then this one is definitely for you.

The First Rule by Robert Crais

This is a crime novel about a home invasion where a family gets killed by Robert Crais and I have read him a lot. He really writes a good book and this is no different. This focuses on the sidekick Joe Pike rather than Elvis Cole and would not be as good as the usual ones but still is fun. Pike is the guy who is the hardman and Crais tries to tell his story rather than Cole the detective. The problem is Pike is never in danger at all as he is just too good. Too good at fighting and too good at shooting. It still had me gripped until the end where it suddenly seemed to fizzle outright at the end.

The end left me a bit "is that it?" but otherwise it still is a good read if you like crime novels.