Ascension : BOOK REVIEWS by Kate, Anna & Ben Pathak
Submitted by The Islander (Islander Internet Editor) 26.02.2009 (Article Archived on 12.03.2009)

All books are available from Two Boats Resource Centre Library, on loan, free of charge.

All books are available from Two Boats Resource Centre Library, on loan, free of charge.

SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN

By Paul Torday

Written in short sections as a series of memos and emails, this satire on bureaucracy, government and policy making takes several unexpected turns.

A satisfying read, laced with humour and unexpected violence. The book charts one man’s vision as it touches many lives.  Ultimately it is a dream worth dying for.

Rating 9/10

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The following are found in the Teenage Section:

INDIANA JONES: A graphic Novel

Mildly confusing at first, this pictorial storybook has all the characters you expect.  It becomes increasingly easier to read and a fast moving action story unfolds with each page.

I recommend this!

Rating 8/10

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POINT BLANC: A graphic Novel

By Anthony Horowitz

For those who have not encountered teenage spy Alex Rider, you are missing out.  Read this book to see how 16 year old school boy Alex is pulled out of school to go on a secret mission.

Rating:  9/10

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