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RandomGuyUK said:
I'm sure you're right in general, but I don't think it's possible to summarise Gibbon. Half of the charm is the way he uses language. although it's very complicated and 18th century language lol.

If we want to know about that era in history there are many more modern and accessible books to be honest
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Just a suggestion, really. I have a tendency to read original works first before I find shortcut versions of them, just to supplement a bit more. Nothing beats originality though and the type of language and story from an era that you will not find in newer versions.
 
something more fun - George McDonald Fraser - the McAuslan books.
it's fiction, but based on his experiences in the British army in the late 40s

@emileh ps, Fraser was an amazingly good writer. He was half-scot, half-english.
The best of both worlds
 
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I just finished the sequel to Mr. Mercedes, which was Finders Keepers by Stephen King. I think it was a step up from the first book. There were some pretty engaging characters, and I liked the settings. It's definitely something I'd give 5 stars to.
 
Flann o' Brien - Irish writer - is very interesting and fun and crazy btw,
He is semi-famous for the novel 'The Third Policeman'.
not horror like stephen king ... strange weird writing, weird as fck, and also philosophical.
I like 'The Brother' short story, in particular.
 
that one chick said:
Getting myself prep and ready in time for Halloween in all the ways! With that said, I pretty much read dark storylines all year round though, just makes for good entertainment. Don't hate, @Blether!

Have yourself a fang-tastic night! 🦇
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Robert Westall books are pretty good.
... spooky writing ... all year round.

and he wrote very skillfully about spooky subjects.
it's very very difficult to write a chilling ghost story.

but he did it very well, similar to Roald Dahl's weird short stories.

Westall also wrote about cats a lot.
which is also nice
 
RandomGuyUK said:
Robert Westall books are pretty good.
... spooky writing ... all year round.

and he wrote very skillfully about spooky subjects.
it's very very difficult to write a chilling ghost story.

but he did it very well, similar to Roald Dahl's weird short stories.

Westall also wrote about cats a lot.
which is also nice
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@RandomGuyUK Oh cool!!! Thanks for the recommendation, I appreciate that! I looked up some titles by Robert Westall, only to find out I've never read anything by him (yet)! I'll have to check him out though. 👍

I have a tendency to go into a "book haul" shopping frenzy and have far too many random books or graphic novels on my shelves that I've yet to read. There are a lot! One of my rooms was basically converted into a mini-library due to this. 📚
 
that one chick said:
@RandomGuyUK Oh cool!!! Thanks for the recommendation, I appreciate that! I looked up some titles by Robert Westall, only to find out I've never read anything by him (yet)! I'll have to check him out though. 👍

I have a tendency to go into a "book haul" shopping frenzy and have far too many random books or graphic novels on my shelves that I've yet to read. There are a lot! One of my rooms was basically converted into a mini-library due to this. 📚
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I do recommend Robert Westall books.
he mostly wrote for adolescents ... but he wrote very skillfully. adults can appreciate it too.

it takes a a lot of skill to write short stories. and especially to write truly chilling, real-feeling, ghost stories, too.

my shelves are filled with books i've already read xd.
 
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