Scottish Fun
Could that be the biggest blog post title ever? Might be.
With all the madness going on just now it’s a wonder I’m getting time to read. But seems like I am. Last week, for example, was the first time I have had the chance to see my Gran since I got married. I thought she might suplex me when I arrived at her door but she was quite the opposite. I’ve been really busy with Lucid Studio stuff and both Gemma and I are totally into the interior decorating now. Nearly finished the living room. Which means only one thing…Invasion. Invasion for the house warming party. This weekend I’ll be doing a bit of flat-pack building then some painting. Jesus, listen to me. I’ve lost the plot.
So, aye, what have I been reading that I don’t have time to be doing? One Fine Day In The Middle Of the Night by Scottish born Christopher Brookmyre. A book about a high school reunion on an Oil Rig that goes haywire when invaded by terrorists. In case you don’t know, Mr Brookmyre’s speciality is comedy so if this plot sounds a bit mental then you’d be happy to know it’s all in the name of a good laugh. Even so, I did think the story was pretty tight and worked really well.
I loved the really obscene Scottish humour in it. The moments with Charlie and Eddie catching up on the bus and when they were at the bar on the Rig. Those moments were pure gold. I would have preferred to read them ‘at it’ for the entirety of the book. But, as I said, the story did hold up and kept me interested.
Maybe one day I’d read another Chris Brookmyre novel, but there is just too much on my ‘to read’ list that I’d be more excited about.
I’m going to take a break from my list for a week or so, I’ve just got into this reading palava so much that I’ve got this massive list of books that I can’t wait to read. I’ve started reading a book called The Stars, My Destination so once I finish that I’ll get back to the project.
By the way. Sorry for not having my usual stupid picture of myself holding my book. I just couldn’t be bothered, and I look like shit these days.
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