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Notes of Book Dreamer

Thoughts on books and reading that come in and out my life
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Author: John A.
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Witold Rybczynski- One Good Turn: A Natural History of the Screwdriver and the Screw (2001)

Aug 20, 2009
QI type discussion on the origins and development of the screw etc. All to down to your landed gentry looking after themselves. Wonderful detailed case study on unintentional consequence- better screws led to better lathes that lead to factories long...

Thomas M. Disch- On Wings of Song (1979)

Aug 20, 2009
Dystopian vision of a Bible-Belt police state America. The economy has collapsed—with millions fleeing their bodies as "angels" set free by music. We follow Daniel's struggle to find his song (and love). Heady mix of 70's social and political...

Soseki Natsume-I am a Cat (2002)

Aug 20, 2009
Life in Edwardian Japan from a cat's perspective. Ten story social satire from the period when Japan modernised—think Diary of a Nobody. Probably hilarious if you are up to speed with the period. Otherwise wait to the talking book and see if the...

Matt Ruff- Set This House In Order (2004)

Aug 20, 2009
Oddball romantic-drama. Andy Gage is the key 'soul', managing his household of multi-personalities, working in dysfunctional IT start-up business. Matched up by his kooky boss with Penny, still warring with her 'souls', his life unravels—secrets...


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howard m.
7.0
very good
  Hi John. I was looking for an email address to contact you on. Could you get back to me - howard.male@ntlworld.com
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