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"'From Hell'.
A graphic novel by Alan Moore about Jack The Ripper. There was a film adaptation a few years back that was flippin' tosh but the books ace so far.
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Oh I love the film. But then again I do have a rather large amount of adoration for Johnny Depp  |
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"'From Hell'.
A graphic novel by Alan Moore about Jack The Ripper. There was a film adaptation a few years back that was flippin' tosh but the books ace so far.
Mr
Oh I love the film. But then again I do have a rather large amount of adoration for Johnny Depp "
I know most film adaptations of books take many liberties with plot and character but this one is just ridiculous. Depps character in the book is middle aged, pudgy, married, doesn't take drugs, and doesn't die in his early 30's. Name and occupation are pretty all they have in common!
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"'From Hell'.
A graphic novel by Alan Moore about Jack The Ripper. There was a film adaptation a few years back that was flippin' tosh but the books ace so far.
Mr
Oh I love the film. But then again I do have a rather large amount of adoration for Johnny Depp
I know most film adaptations of books take many liberties with plot and character but this one is just ridiculous. Depps character in the book is middle aged, pudgy, married, doesn't take drugs, and doesn't die in his early 30's. Name and occupation are pretty all they have in common!
Mr"
Are you both getting confused with Sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street? The Ray Winston version was better imo |
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"'From Hell'.
A graphic novel by Alan Moore about Jack The Ripper. There was a film adaptation a few years back that was flippin' tosh but the books ace so far.
Mr
Oh I love the film. But then again I do have a rather large amount of adoration for Johnny Depp
I know most film adaptations of books take many liberties with plot and character but this one is just ridiculous. Depps character in the book is middle aged, pudgy, married, doesn't take drugs, and doesn't die in his early 30's. Name and occupation are pretty all they have in common!
Mr
Are you both getting confused with Sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street? The Ray Winston version was better imo"
No no no, I've not read the book but have seen the film. He's called detective Abaline or something in From Hell. |
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"'From Hell'.
A graphic novel by Alan Moore about Jack The Ripper. There was a film adaptation a few years back that was flippin' tosh but the books ace so far.
Mr
Oh I love the film. But then again I do have a rather large amount of adoration for Johnny Depp
I know most film adaptations of books take many liberties with plot and character but this one is just ridiculous. Depps character in the book is middle aged, pudgy, married, doesn't take drugs, and doesn't die in his early 30's. Name and occupation are pretty all they have in common!
Mr
Are you both getting confused with Sweeney todd, the demon barber of fleet street? The Ray Winston version was better imo
No no no, I've not read the book but have seen the film. He's called detective Abaline or something in From Hell. "
I bow down to your superior knowledge, I've not seen that one. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
Currently struggling and pondering giving up on John Lydon's auto-biog - which is a shame as I was looking forward to reading it but it's just not grabbing me as I thought it would. He has a tendency to waffle on and go off at tangents which make it difficult to concentrate on and am finding it annoying as a result.
Off on hols in a couple of weeks so trying to decide whether to stick with it and take it with me to try and finish it, or read something else instead.  |
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"'From Hell'.
A graphic novel by Alan Moore about Jack The Ripper. There was a film adaptation a few years back that was flippin' tosh but the books ace so far.
Mr"
the book is amazing the appendices at te back is thick with reference and folk lore almost as joyous as the comic
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over a year ago
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"Between books. Just finished Yes Man by Danny Wallace, don't know what to read next. "
have you read Friends Like These? that's good, also his rearlier books join me and the are you dave gorman?
I'm reading Gorman's too much information book at the moment. |
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"Slowly working my way through Terry Pratchetts discworld series, currently reading 'The Hogfather.'
Adore Pratchett! Very few of his books that I haven't read. Was gutted when he died!  "
He had the most amazing imagination, his way with words and humour was great. Such a sad loss. |
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over a year ago
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Is that the latest one? Love his books but wasn't sure about the short stories.
Currently reading The Picture of Dorian Gray - got to the age where I thought I really should read some classics! It's beautifully written and very clever
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"'From Hell'.
A graphic novel by Alan Moore about Jack The Ripper. There was a film adaptation a few years back that was flippin' tosh but the books ace so far.
Mr
the book is amazing the appendices at te back is thick with reference and folk lore almost as joyous as the comic
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Can't wait for that bit  so far its an amazing index of things I need to explore further. I love the chapter where William Gull is giving Netley the history lesson as he rides him around London so he can draw the map. Some fascinating stuff there and a lot to get your teeth into.
I'd recommend anyone that enjoyed the film to check out the book. It's infinitely better and whilst it is complex it's not a difficult to read at all.
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"Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Fascinating read.
I have just finished it and now starting on his follow up book "Homo Deus" - amazing books. "
My mother-in-law was just showing me this yesterday after she got it out of the library, going to give it a go when she's done with it.
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By *wingsingMan
over a year ago
Berkshire/London |
The Cold Sixthousand by James Ellroy, just finished the prequel American Tabloid.
Slowly reading Sophies World by Jostein Gaardener... Wonderful book, thought provoking on every page. Leaves you thinking about it for days |
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"'From Hell'.
A graphic novel by Alan Moore about Jack The Ripper. There was a film adaptation a few years back that was flippin' tosh but the books ace so far.
Mr
the book is amazing the appendices at te back is thick with reference and folk lore almost as joyous as the comic
Can't wait for that bit so far its an amazing index of things I need to explore further. I love the chapter where William Gull is giving Netley the history lesson as he rides him around London so he can draw the map. Some fascinating stuff there and a lot to get your teeth into.
I'd recommend anyone that enjoyed the film to check out the book. It's infinitely better and whilst it is complex it's not a difficult to read at all.
Mr"
it created my love of Hawksmore and when i had the chance took a mate to the church & the ten bells literally next door.
the book is lovely but i think my favourite bit is meeting joseph merrick and mentioning ganesh, just an absolutely beautiful scene.
When you get to the appendices you might find yourself re-reading the book and flicking between the appendices, i did! |
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