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Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:33:26 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Review of Poppet, by Mo Hayder:
Jerome said, "Mo Hayder has mastered the art of gothic crime novels – my favourite one of hers so far is Tokyo, but Poppet comes next. I was delighted to get it early on the Kindle and I read it fast. Well paced, with a plot split into three parts which..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:33:26 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Stoker, the film:
Jerome said, "I had never heard of Stoker when I flew to Singapore last week. When I saw they were playing it on the plane, I was curious to find out what the story was about. The film features Nicole Kidman, Mia Wasikowska, and Matthew Goode. Director is Park..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:33:26 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Weekend in Singapore:
Jerome said, "Singapore belongs to those places where I could easily live. I love the place, its efficiency, its cleanliness, its people, its underground… Everything works. The food keeps getting better, and you now have the choice between hundreds of..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:33:26 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled The Infinity Pool at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore:
Jerome said, "During a weekend in Singapore recently, we stayed at the new, much talked-about, Marina Bay Sands Hotel. I was interested to see it because on top of having the most amazing pool, its engineering design was done by the company I work for, Arup. I..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:33:26 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Review of Inferno, by Dan Brown:
Jerome said, "Dan Brown uses the same formula for all his books, and Inferno is no exception: a search for something mysterious or dangerous based on symbolism, a setting in an Italian city, a mad chase, Robert Landgon the academic who is an expert in symbology,..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:33:26 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Mona Yes Mona No:
Jerome said, "We finally managed to make it to the Mona, the Museum of New and Old Art, in Hobart, Tasmania. There’s quite a bit of hype about this new museum Down Under, and it is certainly different from what we are used to in Australia. The museum is the..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:33:26 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Ballooning over Melbourne:
Jerome said, "A few companies offer hot ballooning over Melbourne. This is a fabulous experience. The only drawback is getting up very early (4am or so) to reach the taking-off site before dawn. The site varies every day and you get an early call to let you know..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:33:26 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled World War Z:
Jerome said, "Lots of hype for World War Z and I’m not sure why. Funnily enough I saw it as I was reading The Twelve by Justin Cronin, and there are lots of similarities. Except The Twelve is a good book and World War Z an average movie. It features Brad..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:33:26 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled The Twelve, by Justin Cronin:
Jerome said, "I’ve just finished reading The Twelve, by Justin Cronin. There are so many reviews of this book around that I’m not going to try and write another one. It’s a great read if you like this kind of story, the invasion of the world by..." more
Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:29:01 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Review of Rubbernecker, by Belinda Bauer:
Jerome said, "Long silence from me… Many things have happened during the last few weeks. First we’ve moved and are still unpacking things. We only moved around the corner, but it does not make it any easier. We love our new place, though. This is a..." more
Saturday, February 16, 2013 7:31:54 AM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled The Mephisto Club, by Tess Gerritsen:
Jerome said, "I have written quite a few reviews of Gerritsen’s novels, especially the Rizzoli & Isles series. I like Gerritsen’s simple writing style and excellent plots. I particularly liked this one, The Mephisto Club, which is the one in which..." more
Saturday, February 16, 2013 2:07:53 AM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Seals – no kangaroos – on Kangaroo Island:
Jerome said, "Wonderful weekend in Kangaroo Island! This island is in South Australia, a mere 30 minute- flight from Adelaide. It’s big, there are very few people – the odd tourist – and it’s full of animals. We didn’t see any..." more
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 3:04:25 AM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Lowcountry Boil, by Susan Boyer:
Jerome said, "Boyer has chosen a great setting for her first Liz Talbot mystery novel, the Island of Stella Maris on the East Coast of the US, in South Carolina. The atmosphere of the place is portrayed vividly, as well as a variety of characters inhabiting the..." more
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 8:16:04 AM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Koala on a stroll…:
Jerome said, "We went to the Great Otway National Park, Victoria (Australia) in the New Year for a two-day break. It’s just right by the Great Ocean Road, and is truly beautiful. Last year we nearly stepped on two brown snakes when going for a walk there..." more
Monday, January 28, 2013 5:48:03 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled The Impossible:
Jerome said, "I don’t know if you get annoyed as I do sometimes with people going to the movies and buying a 2kg bag of popcorn, a few drinks and several bags of sweets during the film? It’s not the eating or drinking that I mind, but rather the noise..." more
Monday, January 21, 2013 1:37:52 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Wonderful weekend at Wilsons Promontory, Victoria:
Jerome said, "Just back from a lovely weekend 3 hours southeast of Melbourne. Wilsons Promontory is a beautiful national park, with great walks, empty beaches, lots of wildlife and few people. The water is pristine and the air clean. Highly recommended!"
Monday, January 21, 2013 1:37:52 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Sidney Sheldon’s Angel of the Dark, by Tilly Bagshawe: don’t go there!:
Jerome said, "A few weeks ago I picked up a book in one of those shops that sell unsold items at very low prices. The book was only worth a few dollars, but the title attracted my attention and it had been published by Harper Collins, so I thought it..." more
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 6:04:02 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Love and Light published in the US:
Jerome said, "Love and Light was published in the US in 2012 in The Best Ten Minute Plays, 2011 – edited by Lawrence Harbinson Love and Light is one of my most successful plays. Here’s a short synopsis: Tania’s deceased husband..." more
Sunday, January 13, 2013 7:53:59 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Review of The Sinner, by Tess Gerritsen:
Jerome said, "I’m back after a year off blogging! Too many things happening at home: a house move, a new job requiring all my energy, constant travelling for work, it was all a bit much, so I decided to let my blog rest. I have been busy though, and have..." more
Sunday, January 13, 2013 7:53:59 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled War Horse – the show:
Jerome said, "War Horse has made it to Melbourne! After being premiered in London in 2007 , War Horse went on to win a number of awards including two Laurence Olivier Awards and five Tony Awards. It has been played at London’s National Theatre, the West..." more
Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:34:33 AM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Comment on The First Day (Le premier jour) – Where is Marc Levy’s respect for his readers? by Pierrot:
Jerome said, "In a story, you can imagine anything. So, stop to tell that there’s no GPS in China. I don’t care about this kind of details. In my opinion, the story is great. I would have liked to read a third book about this story."
Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:34:33 AM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Comment on Chinese Characters, by Han Jiantang by sunrisegroupllc:
Jerome said, "maybe you should check out my method for learning, memorizing and searching characters… http://www.sunrisemethod.com watch the video and let me know what you think. I also have a blog at sunrisemethod.wordpress.com In my opinion you should learn..." more
Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:34:33 AM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Comment on Giant cuttlebone! by darryl mcdiarmid:
Jerome said, "which month is the best time to find cuttlebones"
Thursday, March 15, 2012 6:34:33 AM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Comment on Giant cuttlebone! by Jerome Parisse:
Jerome said, "I think September to December are good months, but I have been able to find them all year round…"
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:33:26 PM
Jerome Parisse-Brassens wrote a blog post titled Waikiki and Lanikai Beach:
Jerome said, "Post #2 about last week in Hawaii. After The Big Island we spent 4 days on Ohau – the famous Waikiki beach can’t be missed, even if a little too touristy for my liking. But it is probably one of the most famous beaches in the world. The..." more