“The Hunger Games” (2008) by Suzanne Collins

“The Hunger Games” (2008) by Suzanne Collins

Robin chose this book as he wanted an easy read.  Turns out he wanted a simple, undemanding page turner - and that's what he got.  By the end he was gripped. 9/10

Keith thought it was excellent children's fiction, though the film is better.  8/10

Nick thought it was well written.  8/10

Nigel, ever the contrarian, stated he liked good children's books (e.g the Narnia books and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy) and indeed a bit of dystopian Sci Fi but felt this let down by too many implausible elements.  3/10

Hamish preferred the film but enjoyed the book though was less convinced by the apathy of the society 8/10

"Four" (2014) by One Direction 

Robin loves this album.  For Robin too much modern music is too challenging and so this slick, hook-laden pre-teen pop is more his bag. So much so he was proud to proclaim he lustily sings along in the car at every opportunity  8/10  #realmusic

Nick thought it too manufactured 0/10

Nigel gave it a good listen and concluded it lacked real passion and interest and contained far too much sugary gloss 2/10

Hamish didn't listen to it

Keith has seen them live but confessed this was not really his cup of Earl Grey 1/10

"Some Like It Hot" (1959) directed by Billy Wilder

Everybody love it.  Of course.  A complete classic.

Endorse it...

Nick - Adam Buxton podcast / BBC4 "Music For Misfits" indie music series

Robin - Alex Ferguson leadership doc / Small Faces tribute act the Small Fakers

Nigel - This Is England 90 (Channel 4 TV series by Shane Meadowns) / Francis Wheen - Strange Days Indeed book / Cradle to the Grave - Danny Baker BBC TV series

Hamish - "Narrow Road to the Deep North" by Richard Flanagan - one of the ten best books Hamish has ever read #truedat

Keith - Nowt