Silly Little Country

Dick Francis

My mother and I share this literary enthusiasm.
From every one of his books I learn something. The writing style I find very attractive. To get a vague idea what I mean, Dan Brown writes appallingly, but produces in some of his books such compelling plots and such pseudo-education that it becomes irresistible. (Not all of his books - the cryptography one was very unfortunate.)
Francis' plots are not so energetic. But one believes them, and the characters. They invite me into a world I do not know (I am a geek). They convey an emotional distance I find comforting.

posted by Alan Adamson @ 6:42 PM