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Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, Aug 16, 2013.

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  1. Saints_Alive

    Saints_Alive Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, written by Graham Greene, who has been the inspiration for many classic films...The Third Man, Brighton Rock, The Power and the Glory to name a few...I particularly love the original of Brighton Rock with Richard Attenborough playing the lead role as Pinky...really menacing.

    [video=youtube;bCgfhZjdGk8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgfhZjdGk8[/video]
     
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  2. Clem Fandango

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    Ok there was a typo, but still...
     
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    Number 1 Jasper Well-Known Member

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    Sorry . didn't spot it .
     
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    Hi everyone I have just joined. Been a long time observer But have decides to take the plunge. I get so bored at work so this will help pass the time.

    I wanted to ask if anyone has read the book World War Z? I have just finished it and was hoping to read a similar book. Anyone have recommendations? Cheers in advance.
     
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  5. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Well there's an odd forum name. :)

    Books..? Me, I like to read Patrick O'Brien novels. They're not similar.
     
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  6. Joe!

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    Can't help you with the book, but welcome aboard.
     
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  7. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Forgot to say, Welcome.

    So... Welcome to Saints Not606. Having read the posts here you'll have an idea how we interact. If you are in any doubt about what you'd like to do, can and can't do, you can always ask me or the other mods, or go to the Newbies Guide.

    Cheers

    TSS.
     
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  8. tomw24

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    Welcome to the forum. :smile:
     
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  9. Osvaldo#17

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    I know very creative of me!

    Thanks for the suggestion, what kind of Genre are his novels?
     
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  10. Piebacca

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    A Song of Ice and Fire. Great series if you haven't already read it.
     
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    Love those books! I am now patiently waiting for Winds of Winter but knowing G.R.R Martin I will be waiting for a few years more!
     
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  12. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Historical Naval life. Does the film Master & Commander ring any bells..?
     
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    It does. I remember seeing it years ago. Was an okay film. Good enough plot.
     
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  14. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    That was a hotch-potch of O'Brien novels of around 3 of the Aubrey-Maturin series. As usual, books are generally better than film.
     
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    St. Luigi Scrosoppi Well-Known Member

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    Hello and welcome.

    You won't like what I read so I shall not make any recommendations.

    You'll understand when I tell you that I am currently reading "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel and have just finished reading "No Name" by Wilkie Collins.

    However having seen all the references to old B&W films I can recommend to anyone who loves the cinema that they read "Charlie Chaplin -My Autobiography.". You can even download it for free.

    It is an absolutely fabulous read and a real eye opener and helps explain why he left the USA during the McCarthy era. Our political views are born out of our early experiences and I think this book illustrates that.
     
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  16. ThatThereSaintsFan

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    [video=youtube;90TUbQixtsA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90TUbQixtsA&feature=youtu.be[/video]

    <laugh>
     
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  17. Piebacca

    Piebacca Well-Known Member

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    I lasted 38 seconds.
     
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    Well you have hit 100% on recommendations for me Godders!
     
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    lamby Needs a cold shower

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    Dire!
     
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  20. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    You beat me. I lasted way under half that time.
     
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