Sinclair has cleverly adopted the writing. A ctor and crime writer John Gordon Sinclair made his breakthrough in the 1981 Bill Forsyth romantic comedy Gregory’s Girl.. To see what your friends thought of this book. A great first book by John Gordon Sinclair, had me hooked all the way through, I've already started the second book. Author: John Gordon Sinclair
In 2019, Sinclair played Drew Cubbin in the BBC drama Traces. A pleasure to welcome John Gordon Sinclair into my "must buy his next novel" book shelf. In a BBC Scotland documentary John Gordon Sinclair and Clare Grogan go back to the school in Cumbernauld where Gregory's Girl was filmed. That was followed by a series from Devil's Island, which was also turned into a book, Loose Among the Devils, published in 1935. John's first film won him a BAFTA nomination for 'Best Newcomer to a Leading film Role'. It was okay , I guess . It might be better seen as the debut of a writer who shows a fair amount of potential within the thriller genre. After the death of his brother in the troubles Danny has become a very good professional hitman. Not Gregory - this is a new Gordon John Sinclair - one with a knowledge of The Troubles - itâs a sad tale; and it doesnât have an uplifting conclusion. Sinclair is entering a crowded market: Tom Bradby's 1998 novel Shadow Dancer, about MI5 and Belfast, has just been reprinted by Corgi to coincide … Unfortunately didn't like any of the characters enough as nothing particularly likeable about any of them and very cold personality wise so ultimately wasn't bothered what happened to them. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Wasn't helped by a bit of a corny (almost) ending. Seventy Times Seven is billed on the cover as âone of the finest debuts of the decadeâ. More blood & violence than I'd usually like but lots of twists. Contents. This book, on the other hand, was believable and enjoyable! John Gordon Sinclair grew up in Glasgow and found fame as an actor playing Gregory in the 1981 Scottish teen drama Gregory's Girl, directed by Bill Forsyth. This is a cracking thriller with political intrigue between the British Government and IRA around informants and the hidden traitor in the very heart of the republican movement - "The Ghost". Danny’s resolved to revenge his brother’s death and the opportunity arises wh. As for the ending? Good engaging covid escapism. One of our Books of the Year 2013. The contrast was palpable! Sinclair has cleverly adopted the writing style of the creme de la creme of the Irish thriller writing scene, Bruen, Neville et al and melded it with the sure-footed, fast-talking and terse prose prevalent in American crime fiction. John Gordon Sinclair and James Lance took over the roles of Jeeves and Wooster from 30 June 2014 and on the subsequent national tour, with the play's co-writer Robert Goodale replacing Mark Hadfield as Seppings. Sean was probably betrayed by an informer known as the Thevshi (the Ghost) and since then, Danny has dedicated himself to the task of avenging Sean's death. John Gordon Sinclair is the author of Seventy Times Seven (3.76 avg rating, 220 ratings, 25 reviews, published 2012), Blood Whispers (3.67 avg rating, 13... Home My Books He changed his name professionally because there already existed an actor named Gordon Sinclair. Although my fears of having become inured to violence are now shown as groundless, as parts of the action sequences were very troubling.
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He moved to London in the early Eighties and now lives in Surrey with his wife, Shauna, and their two children. Looking forward to the second offering that I have just ordered from the library...not sure I can take anymore of Tim! The former Gregory’s Girl star is now a best-selling author. A gripping, violent, complicated plot makes this book a great thriller, but it also raises interesting questions regarding inherent evil and the problems caused by personal revenge. Author: John Gordon Sinclair
This started off a little slow for me & because it was an arc I found that some sentences had no spaces so words just rolled into each other so that took some getting used to. This is the first in a two book deal secured by actor John Gordon Sinclair and sure to gain his membership of the Tartan Noir pack. The thump is my jaw dropping - how good this debut is. Thump; did you feel that. WHEN John Gordon Sinclair says he is looking forward to seeing Your Cheatin’ Heart, he really means it. however I would still recommend it if only to read John Gordon Sinclairs second book - blood whispers as there is a connection which you wouldn't get the OMG factor on if you hadn't read Seventy Times Seven. John Gordon Sinclair was born on February 4, 1962 in Glasgow, Scotland as Gordon John Sinclair. 9 on the U.S. best-seller list. In this edition of Book Talk. . Nice to see a couple of sassy female characters, although this was clouded somewhat by the inevitable love interests that arise- this always tends to spoil some of the best action movies as well but such is the nature of the genre and only a minor quibble on my part. Weâd love your help. Although originally conceived as a potential film script, there is more than enough meat on its bones to make this a highly readable and competent thriller that would indeed translate very well to film if the situation arose. Books Hello, Sign in. Host Ryan Van Winkle talks to Patrick Ness, Mikey Cuddihy and John Gordon Sinclair about spite, happiness and motivations for writing. John's first film won him a BAFTA nomination for Best Newcomer to a Leading film Role. The events take place in 1992 from Northern Ireland to North American as the story develops into a search for justice and revenge. Seventy Times Seven is billed on the cover as ‘one of the finest debuts of the decade’. Highly recommended. Sinclair’s current age is 58 years. Thriller set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, where informers were dealt with harshly by the IRA. The ending was terrible though . HOW MUCH SLEEP DO YOU NEED? I found it very difficult to put it down. I'd totally recommend this to people. I think there's a familiarity in the language and the humour that's giving me comfort in the weirdness of lockdown: even when the story is set in Ireland / America and revels in the exploits of paid assassins! Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Not a bad book, but very much over hyped. Author: John Gordon Sinclair Format: Paperback Release Date: 04/04/2013. John Gordan Sinclair was born on February 4, 1962. John Gordon Sinclair was born in Glasgow, Scotland. His first appearance was in the British comedy, That Sinking, in 1979 where he had a minor role. There were some gritty and blood thirsty bits. A good book for a debut novel, obviously written with a tv/film production in mind. I thought it would be fun to read a book by John Gordon Sinclair. "Seven hours but I … With a title taken from a Bible quote in which St Peter says there is no limit to the forgiveness you can have for someone and that it could be seventy times seven, Sinclair has crafted a fast moving and page-turning thriller highly reminiscent of the brilliant âMichael Forsytheâ series by Irish crime writer Adrian McKinty.
There was a Gordon Sinclair already registered with Equity, so he took John Gordon Sinclair as his professional name. John Gordon Sinclair (born Gordon John Sinclair; 4 February 1962) is a Scottish actor and novelist, best known for playing Gregory in Gregory's Girl. He moved to London in the early Eighties and now lives in Surrey with his wife, Shauna, and their two children. Seventy Times Seven is his first novel. Though not formally a member of the IRA himself, Danny has become an executioner for the organization, assassinating informants. 1992 and the Troubles are far from over - in Alabama USA as well as in Northern Ireland. Welcome back. His most notable work includes Gregory’s Girl, Local Hero, World War Z, and many more. And yes, it is by former actor John Gordon Sinclair of Gregory's Girl fame. Seventy Times Seven , his first novel, was published in 2012 and was described by Barry Norman as 'a remarkable first novel' and as 'an impressive debut . The language is first rate and you wont be disappointed with the twists. Buy Walk in Silence Main by Sinclair, J. G. (ISBN: 9780571326631) from Amazon's Book Store. 45 New YA Mysteries and Thrillers You Won't Be Able to Put Down. No catches, no fine print just unadulterated book loving, with your favourite books saved to your own digital bookshelf. John's first film won him a BAFTA nomination for Best Newcomer to a Leading film Role. Life and career Eight years ago, Danny McGuire's brother, Sean was killed in an explosion when a bomb he intended to plant for the IRA went off prematurely. Born: Glasgow, 1962. Escolha entre premium de John Gordon Sinclair da melhor qualidade. Overall I enjoyed the book & it certainly picked up towards the end. I'm finding that I'm reading a lot of Scottish authors just now. His first outing in London's West End won him an Olivier award for 'Best Actor'. This fitted the bill, in spades, and although I'm not at all certain I picked up on all the nuances of the plot, the several characters were well-drawn, no necessary bloodshed or violence was avoided and the whole was a compelling and well-writ read. To my mind, it really isnât that. The narration was very good, especially given he had to do Irish and South American accents. With a title taken from a Bible quote in which St Peter says there is no limit to the forgiveness you can have for someone and that it could be seventy times seven, Sinclair has crafted a fast moving and page-turning thriller highly reminiscent of the brilliant âMichael Forsytheâ series by Irish crime writer Adrian McKinty. Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Colonel Sinclair's Letters to His Eneimies [sic], The Effects of Delusion Or, Materials Towards a History of Two Invasions of France. Clare and Gordon - as Sinclair is known - … John Gordon Sinclair continues to put distance between himself and Gregory’s Girl, the film that made his name. This is the first in a two book deal secured by actor John Gordon Sinclair and sure to gain his membership of the Tartan Noir pack. The characters believable and the storyline cruises along nicely. Cover of Blood Whispers by John … I just finished reading this while listening to a Tim Weaver audiobook. I don't know . 1982 Britannia Hospital Gregory (as Gordon John Sinclair) 1980 Gregory's Girl Gregory (as Gordon John Sinclair) 1979 That Sinking Feeling Andy (as Gordon Sinclair) So-so, preferred the bits set in America to the ones set in Ireland. Drew is played in Traces by John Gordon Sinclair who also works as an author in between acting roles. John Gordan Sinclair was born as Gordon John Sinclair in Glasglow, Scotland. Be the first to ask a question about Seventy Times Seven. Pacy debut novel with some interesting characters. John Gordon Sinclair was born in Glasgow, Scotland. I really enjoyed about 3/4 of this book and then felt it really spun out towards the end. Walk in Silence: Amazon.co.uk: Sinclair, J. G.: 9780571326631: Books He has been married to Shauna McKeon since 2004. I was immediately hooked when I started reading - I wasn't expecting that storyline. His experiences on that trip were collected in Sinclair's second book, Cannibal Quest, which was a best-seller in Canada and also reached No. He lives in Surrey with his wife and their two children. But I thought it was well written and very engaging. Tension and black humour are well mixed in this impressive, sometimes pretty brutal, debut thriller from actor turned author John Gordon Sinclair (Gregory’s Girl).Belfast 1980s. by Faber and Faber. If you're a fan of the mystery and thriller genre and young adult books, recent months have brought a bevy of great reads to your shelves! J G Sinclair. Let us know whatâs wrong with this preview of, Published Blood Whispers by John Gordon Sinclair is published by Faber & Faber on Thursday, £12.99. August 28th 2012 The plot , kind of messed up sometimes but fortunately , I understand most of it . Format: Hardback Release Date: 18/04/2018, Colonel Sinclair's Letters to His Eneimies [sic] by John Gordon Sinclair, Author: John Gordon Sinclair
Start by marking âSeventy Times Sevenâ as Want to Read: Error rating book. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Format: Paperback Release Date: 28/05/2010, Colonel Sinclair's Letters to His Eneimies [Sic]. New members get entered into our monthly draw to win £100 to spend in your local bookshop Plus lots lots moreâ¦. I'd guess the big twist but I was little disappointed by the end but then I guess not all books can have everyone ending up with a fairytale ending. It's all good ..... To say that it was the finest debut of the decade is too much . John Gordon Sinclair was born in Glasgow in 1962, came to fame in the movie Gregory's Girl and is a TV regular. John Gordon Sinclair (born Gordon John Sinclair; 4 February 1962) [1] is a Scottish actor and novelist, best known for playing Gregory in Gregory's Girl.There was a Gordon Sinclair already registered with Equity, so he took John Gordon Sinclair as his professional name.Sinclair recently played Drew Cubbin in the BBC drama Traces. In short. I thought it was going to be a detective novel. I enjoyed the story and characters, even though you need to accept some of the plot developments as they are a little far fetched to say the least. Problems arise when his next victim claims to know who killed Danny’s brother.A follow up book is planned and we look forward to getting a copy for review. Loved the two drug dealers, they were my favourite characters by far. by John Gordon Sinclair, If this is your author page then you can share your Facebook updates with your readers right here on LoveReading, Join the LoveReading community and get personalised book suggestions and extracts straight to your inbox, FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestPodcastYouTube, Terms & Conditions - Privacy Policy - Disclaimer, 50+ Emotionally Turbulent yet Beautiful Novels, Books to celebrate the Outdoors, with the London Mountain Film Festival, 50+ Novels Based on Real Events or People, 10 Books That Make Us Happy for International Day of Happiness.
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