Capsule book reviews in 255 characters or fewer. Ish. A reading diary (1st Jan 2019 onwards) by Eamonn Griffin.
Two friends join an ongoing discussion of England’s history: a series of pub talks ensue. Superficially similar to Mills‘s The Forensic Records Society, this is another examination of men, entropy, and understated menace. Perhaps not for newbies, but those who’ve enjoyed Mills’s work before will find this brisk novel full of familiar pleasures. Recommended.
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A man arrives at a safe zone, only to find new troubles. A direct continuation from 2020’s The Trouble With Sunbathers, and very much in the same vein. This does precisely what you might imagine a Magnus Mills book to do. For some, that’s recommendation enough. Long may he continue.
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My own books here, if that’s your thing. Newest is noir thriller East of England.
After Britain’s sale to another country, two men guard a gate designed by the new president’s son-in-law. Another of Mills‘ blank-faced absurdist satires and studies of entropy, this time with an eye on the era of Brexit and Trump. Glorious stuff if you’re a fan of this modern master, though maybe not an entry point for others. Recommended, nevertheless.
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My own books are here, if that’s your thing. Newest is noir thriller East of England.
A pub backroom hosts a weekly record listening session; rival groups soon emerge. Another of Mills’s deadpan absurdist satires/studies of entropy, this takes a sitcom setup (blokes in a pub) and weaves it into a parable about extremism, political infighting, the limits of faith and ideological purity. Highly recommended while also being for Mills fans only.
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My own books are here, if that’s your thing. Newest is noir thriller East of England
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