Yet another first-hand account from a fugitive in danger, Fellow Passenger was as grand as Rogue Male and more lively than A Rough Shoot. The situations into which Household’s current runner—the Oxford-educated Ecuadorian-Englishman and possible Communist, Claudio Howard-Wolferstan—are so fantastic … Continue reading
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A Rough Shoot by Geoffrey Household (1951)
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My name is Roger Taine. I am thirty-four, with a family and no capital. I have a good job as Dorset agent for a big quarry combine. (5) I read Geoffrey Household‘s Rogue Male a little more than a year … Continue reading
The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum (1980)
The Jason Bourne fever has died down a lot over the past few years, but it wasn’t too long ago when Matt Damon’s character—the revised version Robert Ludlum’s original—was all the rage. It was during those years that I tentatively … Continue reading
Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household (1939)
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The Almighty looks after the rogue male. (114) Of all the novels I’ve read this year, Rogue Male shined as the most grippingly unique story and now ranks pretty high on my list of favorite novels. Until I picked up … Continue reading
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming (1953)
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“Surround yourself with human beings, my dear James. They are easier to fight for than principles.” (111) This first 007 novel is an essential piece for any James Bond fanatic or person with a passing interest in the movies (past … Continue reading
Last of the Breed by Louis L’Amour (1986)
“I shall not worry you. I shall move on, further away, and when spring comes I shall go to America.” She lifted a cynical eyebrow. “Is that so easy?” He shrugged again. “I do not say it will be easy. … Continue reading
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John LeCarré (1963)
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What I love about paper-books is that when I underline or highlight a favorite portion from a book, the mark I make is there to stay. I love buying used books to see what struck some previous reader’s fancy, and … Continue reading
From Russia with Love by Ian Fleming (1957)
“Doesn’t do to get mixed up with neurotic women in this business. They hang on your gun-arm, if you know what I mean.” This book has been my introduction to the real James Bond. Admittedly, I have never even sat … Continue reading