tedd wrote:OK - I'd never make a good book critic but now I have finished Desert God I think I can make some general comments without spoiling it for others. I loved it! I shall read it again shortly!! It's intriguing, never stops with the excitement, is better written than all WS's most recent other offerings. - he has given more thought to his style, the continuity, the build-up and the climax - he has been more imaginative, creative - he's kept away from his attempts at sex scenes which he was never good at! -the old WS. What's more - it brings in new scenes (Mediterranean, Crete, Middle East), it's not predictable - very surprising in fact - would make a tremendous film.
tedd wrote:I found only one spelling mistake "torturous" - there's no such word!! It should be "tortuous" - a common error which should have been picked up by 'spellcheck' Mr Harper Collins! Has anybody noticed the change in publisher?
tedd wrote:Hi John - It normally takes me 7-10 days to read the general standard novel - I seldom read during the day , limiting my reading to evening and in bed before lights out! This time I cheated and read at any old time I could get my hands on the book - so I completed it in four days, probably 3-4 hours a day. Desert Gold did get me in!! - I could have read it through in one sitting except I had other calls on my time - it's not as long as his early books "Lion roars" "Sound of thunder" tedd
tedd wrote:Hasn't anybody else read this book yet, or do they think it so bad that it's not worth a comment!!! Would like to hear what others think
johnrogers wrote:Ok - today is the day I start Desert God.I have waited years for this and now I get to end my obsession with the Egyptian series.No matter what the outcome I am grateful there is a final closure to come my way.
If its like the Quest I may have to shoot myself - ok Taita time for the showdown
jeffw wrote:Just read some disturbing news on WS's facebook page : his children, obviously from an earlier marriage are laying into him. Quite shocking, really. Since their postings, his Facebook page has gone quiet. One reader said he has binned all his WS books because of what he's been made aware of. Makes my head spin; can't work this guy out? What do you think?
jeffw wrote:Hi John - I mean verbally - didn't hold back either. Check it out on his Facebook page; on his timeline discussion for Des. God. If no joy I'll copy and paste on here for you. Reckon he's gone into hiding after suffering the embarrassment of their accusations!!!
Take care,
Jeff
jeffw wrote:Hi John, your kids are fortunate enough to have a great father, I'm sure they appreciate you. Reading that article on his facebook page kind of finished my interest in all things WS. Perhaps occasionally, via my morbid curiosity I will take a 'sneak-peek' at what he's up to.
You take care and stay in touch,
God bless.
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