Martina Cole's Books

[chokkie]

I am really a Martina Cole virgin, but decided to give her a go after hearing her on Desert Island Discs. I'm currently reading "Maura's Game", and was quite taken aback to discover that there was a heck of a lot of violence and very bad language! I'm not a prude, but not sure that I want to spend time reading something like this. Does she write anything else that isn't quite so violent and expletive laden? Happy to continue reading, but not if all her books are the same. For some reason (and not that I'm an expert in these matters), but I didn't think that this novel was particularly well written ... any advice gladly accepted. Cheers, Chox.

[hc4361]

I've read a few and they were the same. I also found repetitive phrasing very tiresome, I particularly remember one page where there was reference to 'her thick, red hair' three times.

I enjoyed the plot and the pace but as you have said, not well written.

[chokkie]

Thanks, hc4361. I am glad it's not just me. I think I'll give up, start something else and put the book back on the library "for sale" trolley! Cheers, Chox.

[silliemillie]

I agree, I've read a few because she comes from my area and I knew a lot of the places mentioned, but they do get very same-y.

[Ken4155]

^
Understatement of the year:-) Once you've read 3 or 4, you've read the lot, imho. I think, basically, her work sells well because some of her earlier novels dramatised. And were, in truth, quite good.

[silliemillie]

I've met her actually, she's just like you would imagine.
A bit corse and, dare I say, common.

She gave me a black look and tutted when I asked if I could squeeze by. (She was standing in my way)

[Butterbun]

I've read some of her books but the graphic descriptions of gore and violence really put me off. I stopped reading them.

[mumstheword1]

Yes as other posters have stated they do get a bit ssmey, so much in fact that i haven't read the last 2 or 3 . What kind of books do you like. ?