Books by Tom Sharpe
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review 1: It is a pity that the book had to end. Indeed, for most of the book I enjoyed reading one more Sharpe's novels. Brilliant writer, he has a real sense of humour. It makes a nice and funny reading. But half way through, it starts becoming weaker. The plot is still manageable, but t...
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review 1: La trama è interessante, almeno all'inizio. La narrazione storica del truculento matriarcato delle Gropes è simpatica e priuttosto divertente. L'inizio quindi era decisamente promettente.Poi man mano che compaiono i veri protagonisti va tutto a rotoli e diventa una storia senza s...
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review 1: I keep thinking about this book, so I felt compelled to write a review (by the way, continuing to think about a book after you've read it is not necessarily the sign of a good book). I think it's already pretty evident that I did not enjoy this book. As I'm at work, here are a fe...
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review 1: achat compulsif...Présentation de l'éditeur :Dans le Northumberland, depuis des générations, les dames Grope font régner la terreur autour d'elles. Signes distinctifs : un physique ingrat, une nature antipathique et des pulsions castratrices inversement proportionnelles à leur vo...
Le Gang des Mégères Inapprivoisées ou Comment Kidnapper un Mari quand On n'a Rien pour Plaire (2000)
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review 1: The worst Tom Sharpe book by a country mile - has he run out of money? Drivel from start to finish and as for it being funny - don't make me laugh (well, it didn't!) As for the ending I've had school kids do better; it's a wonder it didn't finish "And then he woke up and it was a...
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review 1: I can honestly say this book was a pleasant surprise to me, a complete departure to the sort of thing I would normally ready, but never the less, I ended up enjoying it.The book is an easy read and moves a long at a pace sufficient to keep you interested with a plot that is neith...