The Commonwealth of Thieves - By Tom Keneally

The Commonwealth of Thieves was chosen by Kevin, who also hosted the evening admirably as always ... thanks Kevin!

This book of faction was generally appreciated by BBC members, with all finding something of interest in it, particularly getting a better feel for aboriginal issues. However Dennis did note that it provides "a good potted womens weekly history for the masses" ... could come across as a little elitist Dennis! but we know what you mean. Despite its engendering of a strong sense of the times, particluarly on the ships, it does lack a bit of guts generally, and fails to effectively impart a feeling for the environment here at Warrane.




Scores were:

Kevin 7.5
Leanne 6
Helen (Dynes for Helen) 9
Mark 6.5
Ewan 4.5
Henri 8
Andrew 5.5
Al 6.5
Dennis 6
Raj 5
Average 6.45

I would also like to welcome Al to the BBC, terrifc to meet you and look forward to seeing more of you in the future Al.

The next book will be The Eyre Affair, by, Jasper Fforde - details to follow.

Mark