Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

"It was an impressive book, but I'm not sure any of us really enjoyed it. Incredibly well researched, and would be loved by a historian. Kinda tough going for the layperson."

"What's not to like. It was a really great story, believable characters, and an evocative prose. It was everything you want in a great novel."

"Thoroughly enjoyable read. We all enjoyed it, but only when we got into a critical discussion did we expose some of the flaws in the book. It's a real "guy" book which seems a tad dated now."

"Told some stories that were new to all of us. Great descriptions of submarine life in WW2. Rather oversold the role of the WRENS, but a good read. We all enjoyed it."

"I think it was oversold. There may have been a couple of moments which raised a smile, but it was far from hilarious. Apparently the audio version was better."

"Sorry, I didn't finish this one. I just didn't really care what happened, even though I got 60 percent of the way through."

"Some great characters and strong story lines. An enjoyable read and nobody disliked it. Not amazing though given the number of awards."

"I can imagine this book becoming a must read for anybody who is into birds of prey. But for the rest of us, it's strong, but not great."

"I think it's a "guy's book". My wife wondered why they went in the first place. But a great story of survival and leadership."

"Fascinating topic. Dry interpretation."

"I wish it hadn't ended."

"A couple of gems."

"Sorry, my selection and I didn't finish it."

"A great read. Really enjoyed the TV adaptation and actually tempted to re-read it."

"A rather disappointing read from one of my favourite writers."

"A novel of two halves."

"A difficult book to rate."

"Great story, poorly written."

"Solid selection."

"First author double."

"A bit of a downer."

"All enjoyed it..."

"Our first indigenous selection."

"Needed to meet up sooner."

"Complicated..."

"Needed a flow chart."

"A surprise hit."

"A stinker."

"Cleverer than I thought."

"It's a classic."

"Enjoyable, but implausible?"

"Is this the perfect book?"

"We nearly all read it."

"Great discussions."

"Simply a good book."

"Better than we expected."

"Not recommended."

"Oooh... Dark."

"Ran out of steam."

"A kinda random book."

"One of the best."

"Hasn't aged well."

"Two strikes..."

"A classic that still works."

"Ooooh... Dark."

"Opened up a new world."

"Who likes Sci-fi?"

"Dated and tired."

"I didn't finish."

"Worth persevering."

"Just unimpressive writing."

"Riveting."

"Amazing book."

"Solid Margaret Atwood."

"Solid selection."

"Good kick off."