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"If you've read a book in the last week..."

...what was it? Was it any good? Would you recommend it?

I've recently finnished "The Day of the Triffids"- a Science Fiction syle novel telling the story of the suvival of the human race following a catastrophic disaster that has left most people blind. Just to make matters worse, there are poissonous plants with limitted intelligence that seem to hunt the people left...

The book was a good casual read- not too long, daunting or complex, but still interesting enough to keep you coming back. Some, more cultured (or well read) people may find the book too simple in places- the emotions of the character are never really apparant, and the theme of the book is more linear than thought provoking. That said, there are some refreshing ideas in the book that, although no wehere near an Orwellian style of writing, do question modern society.

So, certainly a book for the casual reader, and people into semi-fictional ideas. Perhaps not one for the conoseurs.

Sonic

Oh, and I've just finished reading A Road To McCarthy, by Paul McCarthy. Bill Bryon-esque travel writings, just not based on a particular country. He wonders around the world tracing his clan. Really funny.