Kevin Ansbro
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in Kamunting, Malaysia
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Salman Rushdie; Charles Dickens; Gabriel García Márquez; Louis de Bern
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Kinnara
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2015
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The Fish That Climbed a Tree
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2018
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In the Shadow of Time
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2021
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The Minotaur's Son & Other Wild Tales
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2019
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The Angel in my Well
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2014
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Lisa - OwlBeSatReading wrote: "‘Far too wholesome for my liking’ 😂 that really made me laugh, probably because I can relate! 🙃"
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"Always a winner for my grandchildren, the ‘That’s not my…’ series of books is celebrating its 25 year anniversary and we were delighted to be sent the latest release!
‘That’s not my Shark’ ticked every box as these books always do. We’ve quite the co" Read more of this review » |
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Ray wrote: "Your review is on the mark - funny in parts, but seriously dated."
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It was of its time, for sure. You have succinctly, and deftly, captured the book's quintessence, Ray.
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"A delightful little comedy on academic life in 60s Britain. It trundles along without being particularly profound but there are some funny parts.
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I was drawn to this, Kingsley Amis's debut novel, because it has been described as a "literary tour de force" by aficionados far cleverer than I. Moreover, the blurb promised "A brilliantly and preposterously funny book". So, before I'd even touched ...more |
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Thank you for accepting my friend request! I absolutely adore your reviews :)
I am glad to know there are other people on this planet who have experienced the magic of Gerry Durrell's 'My Family and Other Animals'- I haven't had the pleasure of meeting many who have. Have you read the rest of The Corfu Trilogy?
Very best,
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Best of luck Kevin"
Thank you, Adrian!
My apologies for only just seeing your kind message. I only recently found out about In the Shadow of Time being voted 'Book of the Month' - a real honour, I must say!
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Best of luck Kevin
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Hi, Rosh, it's a privilege for me too! : )
And if you would like any help regarding Twitter, please don't hesitate to ask.
Warm regards,
Kevin
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Happy reading and reviewing! <3"
You are so very welcome, Maliha!
And thank you for your kind words! : )
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Happy reading and reviewing! <3
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Thank you, Dollie!
I am a huge fan of Dickens: I read Oliver Twist aged eleven and went on to read at least twelve more of his through my pre-teens and teens. I adore his descriptive imagery (he and Gerald Durrell were my earliest writing influences - latterly, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Salman Rushdie).
I like the sound of your mother! I attended a school that threw a profusion of classic novels our way, and later studied English literature at college, where we were required to read at least one classic novel a week.
I'm pleased to have made friends with you, too, Dottie.
Hope you and yours are keeping safe!
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I aacidently deleted your comment on my 2018 book overv..."
Best wishes to you too, Margitte.
I shall see if I can remember what I put and reinstate it. : )
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I aacidently deleted your comment on my 2018 book overview. Instead of replying to it, I made it disappear. Sorry about that. My iPad and I still nedd to understand each other better :-))
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p.s. I've been reading your 'stuff' and your zero-tolerance style is right up my street!
Oh no, you don't! Get your filthy hands off my dinoflagellates this minute, young man! If you don't want to see what my zero-tolerance style looks like up close, that is.
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I don't mind at all, Sarah, watch me all you want, but don't expect me to share my plankton - I'm a shellfish bastard! ; )
p.s. I've been reading your 'stuff' and your zero-tolerance style is right up my street!
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Gosh, it's the very least I could do, Leila, after your kind review of Kinnara!
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You are most welcome, Kimber. Thank you for reading Kinnara!
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Yes, this is something that I never previously realised.
I just assumed that people who followed me, but didn't friend me, didn't want to friend me!
I now feel terribly guilty that they might think me stuck-up!
Thank you, Larry. I feel so much better now too! : )
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That's great, Nancy!
It really is a delightful book, and I was surprised to discover that it didn't seem at all 'dated.' In fact, I enjoyed reading it more as an adult, than I did as a child. Would love to know your thoughts...
Pleasure to 'meet' you also.
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Good to hear Steph.
For some reason I don't always receive notifications when people message me! : ((
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