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Dec 09, 2019Lauramoe3 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I adored this quirky, funny, contemplative novel. At it's core is the power of believing in possibilities.
Oct 26, 2018SurreyLibraries_Reads rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Although I’m not planning a fishing trip anytime soon, I grabbed this audiobook in search of some fun before my summer road trip. What I found was a story about fate, miracles, and ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances. The story…
Jul 31, 2017MamaRuns rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is written as a series of memos, interviews, and journal entries taken from different perspectives. I really enjoyed the story and it wasn't predictable at all. It is a bit slow as there really is no action, but I couldn't put it down…
Mar 13, 2017dylankemp rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Really quite an interesting movie. Well written.
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Apr 09, 2015Cas22 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This tongue-in-cheek novel could easily have been the basis for an episode of “Yes Minister”. It has all the right ingredients – a ludicrous project, opportunistic politicians, manipulative spin doctors, ambitious bureaucrats and hapless…
Feb 13, 2013sharon711 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Alfred Jones is our quintessential scientist. His career highlight: Effects of increased water acidity on the caddis fly larva. His life is turned on end when he’s ordered to take on the impossible: introducing salmon into a wadi in Yemen.…
Dec 14, 2012sharon711 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Alfred Jones is our quintessential scientist. His career highlight: Effects of increased water acidity on the caddis fly larva. His life is turned on end when he’s ordered to take on the impossible: introducing salmon into a wadi in Yemen.…
Oct 02, 2012bookwormjeph rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
an average book that didn't really hold my interest as I found it a little bland and unbelievable. It certainly doesn't inspire me to see the film.
May 05, 2012Sanrin rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A wealthy sheik from Yemen who loves salmon fishing develops a vision to build a water system in his country to enable his people to experience the peace and fellowship he himself has experienced fishing in Scotland. He enlists the help of…
Feb 15, 2012catincharge rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Really well done. Reminded me at times of the old 'Yes, Minister' TV series crossed with 'Major Pettigrew's Last Stand'. Very effective story telling.
Jul 31, 2011rjamesevans rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I really liked this book. It is an unusual combination of an amusing cynical parody of political and business life (in the UK but it could be here) and a romantic, strangely affecting moral and romantic tale. Very clever! RJE
May 06, 2010
There's a Dilbert-from-the-Sunday-funnies quality to this book about an unlikely project championed for all the seeming ?right' reasons. You'll laugh, particularly if you've ever worked in a big organization. Unfortunately, this book…