What a terrible name for a book about The Famous Five!

Fiona1986 · Post by **Fiona1986** » 09 May 2016, 21:51

Yes, unfortunately Liam has not compiled details from every EB book ever... (Hint hint, Liam, if you happen to be reading!

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pete9012S · Post by **pete9012S** » 09 May 2016, 22:33

But once you've experienced five tins of tinned tongue it will feel like a whole lot more..

Courtenay · Post by **Courtenay** » 09 May 2016, 22:43

Moonraker · Post by **Moonraker** » 10 May 2016, 12:36

MJE wrote: This is a paper copy I bought, not an electronic copy. I can hardly read long works on a screen at all, so I never buy them (or download them free either) if a paper copy is available (used or new).

My Kindle's screen isn't illuminated, so there is no 'glare'. In fact, there is no difference in light emission from reading on paper.

I guess you must be talking about something else if you could definitely see that Nigel bought it.

Seek, and ye shall find, Michael!

Courtenay · Post by **Courtenay** » 10 May 2016, 18:21

Just thinking — Dissecting the Magic of Enid Blyton's Famous Five may not be to my personal taste as a title, but at least it makes more sense (as does the book as a whole, I would hope) than the legendary Enid Blyton: 234 Success Facts by Martha McClure.

Fiona1986 · Post by **Fiona1986** » 10 May 2016, 18:24

At least both those titles contain real words. Anecdotally, I can think of another that doesn't

Courtenay · Post by **Courtenay** » 10 May 2016, 18:33

Maybe it was written by someone in his dotage?

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 11 May 2016, 08:01

I've just read this thread and had to grin about some of the contents, and marvelled at the way I think Courtenay and Rob, wriggled off the hook, when discovered it was Liam from here who wrote this book!

I've not read this as I don't have a kindle anyway, but can imagine the dedication that went into writing it.

pete9012S · Post by **pete9012S** » 11 May 2016, 09:30

Julie2owlsdene wrote:I've not read this as I don't have a kindle .... but can imagine the dedication that went into writing it..

Are you hankering after a free signed copy off Liam?

*stands back and waits patiently for the regular slap*

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 11 May 2016, 09:41

Julie2owlsdene wrote:I've just read this thread and had to grin about some of the contents, and marvelled at the way I think Courtenay and Rob, wriggled off the hook, when discovered it was Liam from here who wrote this book!

I've not read this as I don't have a kindle anyway, but can imagine the dedication that went into writing it.

Glad you noticed the skill and dexterity I employed in wriggling off the hook, lol!

Seriously though, it would probably be a very useful book, especially for someone writing continuation novels, for example, if they wanted to know the correct type of food or weather or illness the five were used to!

pete9012S · Post by **pete9012S** » 11 May 2016, 09:44

That's two free copies wanted now Liam!!

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 11 May 2016, 09:45

Rob Houghton wrote:Glad you noticed the skill and dexterity I employed in wriggling off the hook, lol!

With much style, Robert

I don't have a kindle, Pete

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 11 May 2016, 09:49

I don't have a Kindle either, so it would have to be a free paper copy!!

Post by **Tony Summerfield** » 11 May 2016, 09:59

It is nice to know that I am not the only Neanderthal who wants proper books, despite a distinct lack of any shelf space! Needless to say I (the Society Archives) don't have a copy either!

Liam · Post by **Liam** » 11 May 2016, 19:14

Rob Houghton wrote:Saw this on eBay - only £12.69 - but what a dry sounding title!

Rob Houghton wrote:Would the books retain their magic after being dissected so closely though? I remain unsure! It would be good to hear some valid critiques of the book - but I'm guessing no one will have the courage to post them unless they are 100% positive.

Oh my! Just saw this. Rob at it again.

Trying to get my back up again, Rob? It won’t work this time. I’ve given up all hope of trying to convince you of anything!

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