Paul Grenyer

A Storm of Swords, Part 2: Blood and Gold (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3) by George R.R. Martin ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0007447855 At least George R. R. Martin is consistent. I didn’t really enjoy the second part of this book any more than the first. The Red Wedding was very disappointing and there was far too much about choosing a new commander on The Wall. I was pleased Lysa got pushed through the moon door at the end though! Of course I’m going to continue with the final, so far, two books. I can’t not finish it.

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance   by  Robert Pirsig ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099786405 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is an interesting book, which I read after a recommendation. The reader’s guide at the end (Kindle edition), which I’d recommend reading first, explains that the book is really three stories: A motorcycle trip from Minnesota to California A philosophical meditation on the concept of quality A story of a man persuaded by the ghost of his former self I only really enjoyed the motorcycle trip part. The discussion on quality was long, a bit rambly and convoluted. There was just too much of it. Other than the enjoyable description of the motorcycle journey, this part of the book has some interesting insights into relationships, interaction between people and what motivates people’s behaviour.