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Title: Ben Elton anyone?
Post by: Ttam1210 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)

Title: Re: Ben Elton anyone?
Post by: Ishotdanieljohnston 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?

Title: Re: Ben Elton anyone?
Post by: Jimmy the Squid 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.

Title: Re: Ben Elton anyone?
Post by: Tom 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.

Title: Re: Ben Elton anyone?
Post by: Ttam1210 on 10 Nov 2007, 11:54

Quote from: Ishotdanieljohnston 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?

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.