Day: January 5, 2008
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Book: Call for the Dead
Another John Le Carré, Call for the Dead blends espionage with procedural. Less than 150 pages in paperback, but a fine read. George Smiley’s introduction is pedestrian: even the opening chapter’s title is dry, “A brief history of George Smiley.” Wonder if Le Carré had any premonition he would be writing novels with Smiley involved…
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Book: Ghostwalk
Thanks to Neal Stephenson (1, 2, 3), Isaac Newton interests me. Ghostwalk, by Rebecca Stott, was a Books Inc. recommendation when I was in the store early last month. It’s a murder mystery in the 20th century infused with Newton’s early alchemical explorations at Cambridge in the 17th century. The tactic of addressing the story…
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Movie: You Kill Me
Never heard about You Kill Me before it showed up in the house, but mildly entertaining movie. The 64 on Metacritic is accurate, but if you’re in the mood for near-mindless, almost-dark comedy, you could do worse. Téa Leone and Sir Ben Kingsley are the stars, but Bill Pullman is funny. It’s hard to watch…
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Uncle again
Congratulations to Isabel and Cort on the new arrival. I hope the older sister learns to appreciate her new sister quickly.