'The Rebus novels have been universally praised for the strength of characterisation, particularly the figure of Rebus himself who has been described as 'the most compelling mind in modern crime fiction' (Independent) and 'a masterful creation' (Observer); and for the gritty realisation of Edinburgh, the dark heart of contemporary Scotland which lurks behind the elegant and historic buildings of the tourist trail.'
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Inspector Rebus
From Ian Rankin's website:
'The Rebus novels have been universally praised for the strength of characterisation, particularly the figure of Rebus himself who has been described as 'the most compelling mind in modern crime fiction' (Independent) and 'a masterful creation' (Observer); and for the gritty realisation of Edinburgh, the dark heart of contemporary Scotland which lurks behind the elegant and historic buildings of the tourist trail.'
http://www.ianrankin.net/pages/content/index.asp?PageID=12
'The Rebus novels have been universally praised for the strength of characterisation, particularly the figure of Rebus himself who has been described as 'the most compelling mind in modern crime fiction' (Independent) and 'a masterful creation' (Observer); and for the gritty realisation of Edinburgh, the dark heart of contemporary Scotland which lurks behind the elegant and historic buildings of the tourist trail.'
Murder on the Orient Express: OUR SCORES
Before, during and after a wonderful dinner at Raka's, we discussed our views on this most notorious whodunnit. There was so much to say and the discussion was as lively as ever :-)!
We decided to amend out categories slightly and produced five different ones which we agreed seemed
more suitable for this genre.
Here are OUR SCORES!
We decided to amend out categories slightly and produced five different ones which we agreed seemed
more suitable for this genre.
Here are OUR SCORES!
Murder on the Orient Express: December 2013
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Rampire Reader
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Plot
|
Style
|
Unputdownableness
|
Believability
|
Insolvability
|
FINAL SCORE
|
|
Anja
|
7
|
6
|
8
|
5
|
5
|
31
|
|
Monica
|
8
|
6
|
6
|
3
|
10
|
33
|
|
Raka
|
8
|
8
|
7
|
5
|
6
|
34
|
|
Sara
|
8
|
6
|
8
|
3
|
8
|
33
|
Saturday, October 19, 2013
The winner of this round is....
Just by looking at the tables below, we can see that we preferred Tess of The D'Ubervilles by Thomas Hardy, Raka's choice, our winner for this round on 19th century classics of English literature.
And now let's start reading our crime stories....The Orient Express awaits us!!!
And now let's start reading our crime stories....The Orient Express awaits us!!!
The Picture of Dorian Gray : our scores
Thank you Anja for a truly wonderful evening, delicious food and lively discussion!
Here are our scores:
Here are our scores:
|
Rampire Reader
|
Characters
|
Topic
|
Style
|
UPD*
(plot)
|
Best Character
|
Worst Character
|
FINAL SCORE
|
|
Anja
|
5
|
6
|
4
|
5
|
Basil
|
Dorian
|
20
|
|
Monica
|
7
|
7
|
3
|
7
|
Basil
|
Dorian
|
24
|
|
Raka
|
7
|
7
|
5
|
5.5
|
|
Lord Henry
|
24.5
|
|
Sara
|
6
|
7
|
7
|
7
|
Lady Agatha
|
Lord Henry
|
27
|
Saturday, October 12, 2013
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall: Our Scores
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall: August 2013
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Rampire Reader
|
Characters
|
Topic
|
Style
|
UPD*
(plot)
|
Best Character
|
Worst Character
|
FINAL SCORE
|
|
Anja
|
7
|
8
|
6
|
7
|
Helen
|
Vicar
|
28
|
|
Monica
|
6
|
8
|
7
|
7
|
|
Ex- girlfriend
|
28
|
|
Raka
|
8
|
8
|
8.5
|
6
|
|
Husband
|
30.5
|
|
Sara
|
7
|
8
|
7
|
6
|
Helen
|
Husband
|
28
|
A Tale of Two Cities: Our scores
‘Tale of Two Cities’ scores
|
|
Topic
|
Plot
|
Style
|
Characters
|
Best
|
Worst
|
|
Monica
|
7
|
4
|
3
|
3
|
Mr Lorry
|
Marquise Evremonde
|
|
Sarah
|
6
|
5
|
6
|
3
|
Mr Lorry
|
Sidney Carlton
|
|
Sara
|
6
|
3
|
3
|
4
|
Mr Lorry
|
Didn’t read enough to make a decision.
|
Tess of the D'Ubervilles : our scores
|
Rampire Reader
|
Characters
|
Topic
|
Style
|
UPD*
(plot)
|
Best Character
|
Worst Character
|
FINAL SCORE
|
|
Anja
|
8
|
8
|
9
|
7
|
Tess
|
Tess
|
32
|
|
Monica
|
9
|
9
|
9
|
9
|
Tess
|
Angel’s brothers
|
36
|
|
Raka
|
8
|
7
|
8
|
7
|
Tess
|
|
30
|
|
Sara
|
8
|
6
|
9
|
7
|
Tess
|
Tess’ mother
|
30
|
|
Sarah
|
8
|
7
|
9
|
8
|
Tess
|
Angel
|
32
|
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