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A good read detailing the fate of the Kursk and the attempts to rescue survivors. Provided context of the events surrounding the disaster, the capabilities of the Russian search and rescue team and attitude of the defence ministry when it came to outside assistance.
Was not overly complex so was a reasonably quick read, but provided a good overview of the events.
From investigative journalist Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, comes an account of the …
I had this recommended to me after some of the previous reads - and found it to be a compelling read.
Using a single Delta II missile silo accident as a starting point to explore the history of the nuclear program, policies and management it covers a lot of detail across the decades of the cold war. As someone who did not know any of the history I found it highly engaging if a little unnerving given some of the events noted in the book.
Dune is a 1965 science-fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, originally published as two …
Read the book after seeing the movies. While the world building in the book was well done things just seemed to happen in the book without much tension.
Didn’t know much about the subject before reading, but after randomly watching a movie about it was intrigued by the idea of a search for someone who didn’t want to be found.
Provides a good general overview of events without being bogged down in too much detail but so an easy engaging read but not a definitive account I imagine.
A book that expands on cases referenced in the original Mindhunter following the investigation, capture and trial of a single serial killer. Written in the same style and feels like an extension of the original.
Get in the Van is a memoir by singer, writer and spoken word artist Henry …
Full of lots of great photos and flyers and journal entries from Henry. Not something I could read cover to cover, though some interesting snippets of life on the road.
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer is a biography of J. …
Didn’t not know much about him before reading and have not yet seen the recent movie. This heavily detailed book - I assume due to the amount of recorded information, was full of a cast of interesting personalities and iconic figures from the most turbulent period of the 20th century. Throughly enjoyable read.
Killing Pablo: The Hunt for the World's Greatest Outlaw is a book by Mark Bowden …
Good read that details the events and systemic issues that allowed Escobar to thwart attempts to see him captured. Not exhaustive but doesn’t drag or overstay - covers his rise and the events that led to the us becoming more involved, leading to eventual resolution.
From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the …
This book spends a lot of time in Agassi's head, illustrating how much of his game was mental as well as gruellingly physical. It's a very easy read, spending a decent chunk of time on the court in a interesting way.
Like all autobios it starts to taper off at the end. But doesnt outstay its welcome pretty much finishing off at the end of his career with a final chapter for afterwards.
He makes a point to state that is was a collaboration with a writer, structuring the book and the content based off their meetings, which means the book is highly polished. Its a good read even for someone who isnt into tennis (Im certainly not) and might be less interesting for people who don't remember the Agassi / Sampras Nike tennis ad, but was still a good read for putting you in his shoes on and off …
This book spends a lot of time in Agassi's head, illustrating how much of his game was mental as well as gruellingly physical. It's a very easy read, spending a decent chunk of time on the court in a interesting way.
Like all autobios it starts to taper off at the end. But doesnt outstay its welcome pretty much finishing off at the end of his career with a final chapter for afterwards.
He makes a point to state that is was a collaboration with a writer, structuring the book and the content based off their meetings, which means the book is highly polished. Its a good read even for someone who isnt into tennis (Im certainly not) and might be less interesting for people who don't remember the Agassi / Sampras Nike tennis ad, but was still a good read for putting you in his shoes on and off the court.
[Homage to Catalonia][1] is [George Orwell][2]'s account of his experiences fighting in the 'Spanish Civil …
Decent book about Orwells experience in the war. Limited in scope, but descriptive and personal.
Journalist Adam Higginbotham’s definitive, years-in-the-making account of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster—and a powerful …
Well written fast-paced engaging book which covers the lead up and construction of the plants through to the present day. Does a great job following various people dealing with the crisis, explaining the dangers and challenges faced and the role the Soviet machine played.
And Then There Were None is a mystery novel by the English writer Agatha Christie, …
Recommended as a starting point for the authors novels and can’t disagree, it was a quick easy engaging read.
The long-awaited follow-up to the megabestseller Kitchen ConfidentialIn the ten years since his classic Kitchen …
As a follow up to Kitchen Confidential this felt like a collection of essays lacking the focus of the breakthrough. Not a criticism but I felt some of the chapters less engaging. He devotes entire chapters to specific people, and follow up on the whereabouts of certain characters from confidential. Was ok but I preferred the doco roadrunner as a follow up rather than this book.
Berlin: The Downfall 1945 (also known as The Fall of Berlin 1945 in the US) …
Picked this up in a fleeting visit to the local library. First ww2 novel I’ve read focused on the German/Russian conflict packed with lots of detail on both sides. Enjoyed it. Well written without becoming a slog though took a while to get through.