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Ttam1210

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Ben Elton anyone?
« on: 08 Nov 2007, 16:59 »

I love his books. the way that he brings forth a new issue in each book and the bittersweet endings he writes!

what do you think?

(btw i own all his novels)
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Re: Ben Elton anyone?
« Reply #1 on: 09 Nov 2007, 19:37 »

I've aways been tempted to check out his books cause i've heard there quirky, witty and pretty great but i never have. I'm plannin on doin alot of reading these holidays because i've just finished year 12 so where should i start with him?
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Re: Ben Elton anyone?
« Reply #2 on: 09 Nov 2007, 19:41 »

Stark is pretty fucking great.

I think it's called Gridlock? That's also pretty good. But I would start with Stark.
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Re: Ben Elton anyone?
« Reply #3 on: 09 Nov 2007, 23:56 »

If you really hate idol and reality try Chart Throb or if you want WW1 semi-seriousness combined with sex (homo & hetero) try The 1st Casualty.
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Ttam1210

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Re: Ben Elton anyone?
« Reply #4 on: 10 Nov 2007, 11:54 »

I've aways been tempted to check out his books cause i've heard there quirky, witty and pretty great but i never have. I'm plannin on doin alot of reading these holidays because i've just finished year 12 so where should i start with him?

I agree with the guys bove me

i started with past-mortem which has a really weird sex scene but is pretty great

I suggest Chart throb
or the new one out now "Blind Faith"
about a future where christianity is mandatory and so obstaneously brash that everyones lives are on the net.
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