Skins Summer Holiday (Skins #2) by Jess Brittain

Skins Summer Holiday
Skins #2
Jess Brittain


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The second Skins novel follows the third generation cast set before you meet them in season 5. Mini, Grace and Liv go on holiday to Newquay where they meet Nick and his gang. Alo and Rich also go. You get some history on Franky, which is quite sad.


I probably would have enjoyed this more if I had read it 5 years ago when I was very into Skins. I didn't really get into the generation 3 cast however, so maybe not. I'm not sure if it's because I got older, or if I genuinely wasn't that interested.

I've read the first Skins novel surrounding the generation 2 cast, which I loved. It's quite good to get extra stories, which can fill in some blanks the TV show might leave.

Definitely worth a read if you enjoy Skins.




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Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture by Douglas Coupland

Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture
Douglas Coupland


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Andy, Dag and Claire are in their twenties, and against the modern culture of houses and full-time jobs. Instead they have moved to the California desert to work in crappy "McJobs" and rent a crappy apartment where they tell each other stories.

I think they're all a bit bored and seeking stimulation, and that's where these stories come from. It seems they're not really doing much with their lives and perhaps these stories are a way of livening up their day a little.

They're going nowhere fast. They have no responsibilities or any real connection besides each other. But maybe they think that's freedom.

I can kind of see their point though. I know everyone dreams of a world where they have no responsibility. No jobs or family they have to commit to, no mortgage or rent to pay. But there's a difference between little responsibility and wandering around aimless. I know settling down and having kids and jobs and houses isn't for everyone. But I believe everyone needs some stability, no matter what it is.

I guess because I'm quite 'tied down' I found it a bit hard to relate to their way of thinking. I rent a flat, I have a full time job, I have a car. I couldn't imagine my life without any of those things. I couldn't just up sticks and leave everything behind. It's not in my nature.

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The Truth (Discworld #25) by Terry Pratchett

The Truth
Discworld #25
Terry Pratchett


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There's a theory that Lord Vetinari has gone mad and killed someone. William de Worde wants to find out the truth, and in doing so, inadvertently creates the Discworld's first ever newspaper. The trouble is, some people don't like what they're reading...

The last couple of Discworld novels have been great, and this one's no different. Although I like to read about the reoccurring characters, sometimes it is quite nice to get a break and have one that's more of a stand alone novel. This is it. 

My favourite character here is probably Otto the vampire. His passion is photography, despite the fact that he goes poof! whenever he takes a photo. It's funny.

I like the imagery involved with the new printing press. Pratchett certainly had a way with words and his descriptions can be very comical. I won't spoil it for you here though!

Terry Pratchett

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