Reading - April 2014

Guitarist (May 2014 / Issue 380)

Fugitive From The Cubicle Police by Scott Adams (1996)

As far as I can tell this is just all of the Dilbert strips from late '93 to early '95, packaged up in a book, and so as hit-and-miss as the strip itself. When Adams hits the nail on the head, it encapsulates the corporate experience perfectly. Sometimes it's just a little dull though.

Michael Schumacher: The Edge Of Greatness by James Allen (2007)

Released to capitalise on Schumacher's first retirement and hence not including his later stint at Mercedes. A balanced view on his controversial career and the man himself.

The Secret History Of Entertainment by David Hepworth (2004)

Not at all what I was expecting. Despite the grandiose title, this slim volume is a mildly diverting collection of showbiz factoids; reading for the littlest room. I think David Hepworth has a better book in him than this.

The Week (5 April 2014 / Issue 965)

The Week (12 April 2014 / Issue 966)

Bedlam by Christopher Brookmyre (2013)

Average Brookmyre (which is to say, still good), average SF.

The Week (19 April 2014 / Issue 967)

The Runaway Actress by Victoria Connelly (2012)

Pleasant, boilerplate chick-lit. Nice enough plot but not enough romance and a small twist that was telegraphed way ahead.

The Week (26 April 2014 / Issue 968)

Drive On by L.J.K. Setright (2002)

Informative but ludicrously opinionated and far too pleased with itself.

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (2011)

Highly enjoyable but a little shallow. Retro themes good fun.