Oy, have we got a bargain for you: two reviews for the price of one! First up is " The Yiddish Policemen's Union " by Michael Chabon. (My apologies to my large(ly imaginary) Jewish readers for my first line. I've never met anyone that talks like that, but I've seen them on tv and tv would never lie to me) Meyer Landsman is a detective in an alternative future where the Jewish homeland is in Alaska. He's investigating the murder of a heroin-addicted, chess-playing, deadbeat who may have been the Messiah. Or just a very naughty boy. Excellent writing, as always from Mr Chabon, that perfectly immerses you in Sitka, Alaska. A good plot, twisty and turny just like a good detective story should be. Loved it, great book. Next, Bradbury's classic collection of short stories, " The Illustrated Man ". I found this in the 50% off pile at Reader's Feast in Melbourne (thanks Tessa ). I don't think I'd have picked it up if it wasn't a bargain ...
DO you think they are similiar or something like that? Imo I think All apologies is much better than Life in Teqnicolour. But maybe that depends on that I love Nirvana more than Coldplay.
ReplyDeleteThe melody is the same in both songs. I'd agree that the Nirvana song is better, but that's not what I was bothered about. I'd had the coldplay song rattling around in my head, because it sounded like something else and I couldn't work it out. Eventually I did, so I posted it here, just in case anyone else though the same.
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