Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

Solid read. Did a great job of evoking Napoleonic times with some surprising historical revelations

The book was intended to conjure up the feeling of eternal orbiting in space. It did a good job. Ultimately, nothing happened.

Really enjoyable read. Inspiring, great characters, made for an interesting discussion.

"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."

"Fascinating topic. Dry interpretation."

"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."

"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 novel of two halves."

"A difficult book to rate."

"Great story, poorly written."

"First author double."

"Solid selection."

"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."

"Cleverer than I thought."

"It's a classic."

"A stinker."

"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."

"Two strikes..."

"Ran out of steam."

"A kinda random book."

"One of the best."

"Hasn't aged well."

"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."

"Solid Margaret Atwood."

"Amazing book."

"Solid selection."

"Good kick off."

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