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I've finally started to find time to read again after almost a two year break during which all I read was studies/work related.
Anyways here are a few books I read in the past two months.
1) The End of Faith : Sam Harris.
For me it was stating the obvious most of the times, as I agree with all his views. So after a while it became a bit tedious, since what it was doing, was trying to convince me, in a million different ways, of something that I am already convinced of.
2) Guns, Germs and Steel: Jared Diamond
A long read, but very interesting. It seems speculative at times and many of the examples that he points to as "facts" to prove his theories are disputed but critics. In fact I am just over halfway through this book, so I'll update once I finish.
3) The Afghan: Frederick Forsyth
One of my favourite authors since childhood. The master of writing thrillers, his books are real page turners and more often than not, have an excellent plot and closely related to some war or political conflict. This one is inspired by 9/11 bombings.
So, is it good? Is it fuck.
If you have'nt read any Forsyth, you might find it a bit interesting. But if you are a Forsyth fan like myself and have read his previous works particularly "The Fist of God", then don't bother reading The Afghan.
Please retire, Fred... before its too late.
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