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Stuart's books
I recommend anyone who wants to stand for public office to read this book. I recognise a lot of what the first half of this book talks about either through my own personal experience of being a Council candidate or helping to campaign f...by Naomi NovikFrom the opening this story grabs and hauls you off into the wonders of a darkly wooded world. There’s no learning curve, as it starts small and simple. You are then introduced to a pleasant and likable young woman, whose life is drastic...The reader is reunited with Bennie, Judy and Mary, and a few other new characters (Lou!) join in on the fun. Like her other books, there are lots of twists and turns, including possible twins, police corruption, newly discovered fathers,...
Author Archives: Stuart Smith
Siege and Storm – Leigh Bardugo
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo My rating: 4 of 5 stars I like these characters and the way they develop in the second instalment. A number of new characters are introduced and their development will hopefully continue in the … Continue reading
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Should postal ballots for elections be the norm
As a result of recent elections everywhere I’m inclined to think we here should change the way we cast our vote. I’m not referring to the actual voting system, although I do want all elections to be conducted under proportional … Continue reading
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The Kingdom Of Copper
The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty My rating: 4 of 5 stars This sequel picks up 5 years after the last book City of Brass left off, with Nahri, Ali, and Dara each facing their own trials, but separated … Continue reading
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The Bone Season
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon My rating: 3 of 5 stars The world building in this book is very intricate. It can take time to make sense of everything and I’m not sure I did. Paige – the lead … Continue reading
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Why We Get The Wrong Politicians
Why We Get the Wrong Politicians by Isabel Hardman My rating: 5 of 5 stars I recommend anyone who wants to stand for public office to read this book. I recognise a lot of what the first half of this … Continue reading
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