John of Oz π rated Consider Phlebas: 4 stars
Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks
Consider Phlebas, first published in 1987, is a space opera novel by Scottish writer Iain M. Banks. It is the β¦
About 1/3 in. Enjoying this a lot.
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John of Oz π finished reading Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks
Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks
Consider Phlebas, first published in 1987, is a space opera novel by Scottish writer Iain M. Banks. It is the β¦
John of Oz π started reading Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks
Consider Phlebas, first published in 1987, is a space opera novel by Scottish writer Iain β¦
John of Oz π rated Confession of a Buddhist Atheist: 4 stars
John of Oz π finished reading Confession of a Buddhist Atheist by Stephen Batchelor
John of Oz π rated Black Echo: 4 stars
John of Oz π finished reading Black Echo by Michael Connelly
Toxic: The Rotting Underbelly of the Tasmanian Salmon Industry by Richard Flanagan
Is Tasmanian salmon one big lie?
In a triumph of marketing, the Tasmanian salmon industry has for decades succeeded in β¦
Is Tasmanian salmon one big lie?
In a triumph of marketing, the Tasmanian salmon industry β¦
Eye opening stuff. Will need to reconsider my love of salmon. Question is - can one actually source salmon that has been caught or farmed in an environmentally sound way? Itβs something Iβm going to have to investigate.
Toxic: The Rotting Underbelly of the Tasmanian Salmon Industry by Richard Flanagan
Is Tasmanian salmon one big lie?
In a triumph of marketing, the Tasmanian salmon industry has for decades succeeded in β¦
John of Oz π commented on Together Through Life by Matthew Ingate
Bob Dylan has spent more than thirty years on the so-called Never Ending Tour, playing β¦
Finally got started on this book. Looking forward to reading it. #BobDylan @matthewingate@home.social
John of Oz π reviewed Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Different
4 stars
Lots of reviews online for this. It basically lived up to expectations. I found it interesting for what it is. The notes and musings of a Roman emperor and stoic philosopher from some 2000 years ago. One to dip into every now and then. Itβs a difficult read in one hit as it is repetitive and lacks a clear structure or thread. Nevertheless I found it interesting and was intrigued to be reading something (albeit adapted) that was so old and also βpersonalβ in terms of thought processes Aurelius would have had.
John of Oz π reviewed Mississippi by Jochen Markhorst
βI know of two versions of Mississippi. We thought we were done with βLove And β¦
Short and sweet. #BobDylan
5 stars
A very enjoyable short read. One for diehard Dylan fans and those very familiar with the great song - Mississippi. Markhorst unpacks the songβs sound and lyrics and discusses possible influences and parallels including 1930s prison songs, Lead Belly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Walter, Doc Watson, Henry Rollins, Bryan Ferry, Nietzsche and Dante. He indeed shows, once again, how Dylan is a master at blending all manner of influences into his music. The result being a stream of thoughts, images and sounds that just work together to produce one of his best songs.
John of Oz π wants to read Street-Legal by Jochen Markhorst
Street-Legal by Jochen Markhorst
βI liked Street-Legal a whole lot. I did that in the seventies.β
Street-Legal, the album that has been giving trouble β¦
John of Oz π wants to read Together Through Life by Matthew Ingate
Together Through Life by Matthew Ingate
Bob Dylan has spent more than thirty years on the so-called Never Ending Tour, playing over 3,000 concerts all around β¦