-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 24, 2012
Pros: Some characters and stories are interesting. Some good satire. Well written and researched.
Cons: Others are dull and heavy-handed. Pacing is uneven. Less profound than it would like.
Summary: Seven characters in seven days. It’s a fun premise, and alongside fond memories of Faulks’ Birdsong, and the fact I hadn’t read any non-fantasy fiction in a while, it’s the main reason A Week in December caught my eye. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 21, 2011
Pros: Occasional glimpses of why Faulks is usually great
Cons: Horrible characters, cringe - making ficititious versions of real life things
Summary: Apart from his recent appearance as the reincarnation of Ian Fleming, I devour the novels of Sebastian Faulks with relish, and saved the reading of his most recent to appear in paperback, “A Week in December”, to coincide with a trip to the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 19, 2009
Pros: superb characters, wide-ranging story, great suspense
Cons: I didn't find any cons.
Summary: Having never read anything by Sebastian Faulks before, I was surprised to find myself sailing through A Week in December’s 518 pages at a rate of knots. Faulks is a wonderful writer with a sharp use of language, and an ability to ... read more
-
|
|
