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The Forensic Records Society
The Forensic Records Society | Magnus Mills
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The award-winning, Booker and Goldsmiths Prize-shortlisted author Magnus Mills is back with his best novel yet, a hilarious and surreal exploration of power, fanaticism and really, really good records Within a few months we'd witnessed bickering, desertion, subterfuge and rivalry. I was rapidly coming to the conclusion that only a miracle could save us now. Two men with a passion for vinyl create a society for the appreciation of records. Their aim is simple: to elevate the art of listening by doing so in forensic detail. The society enjoys moderate success in the back room of their local pub, The Half Moon, with other enthusiasts drawn to the initial promise of the weekly gathering. However, as the club gains popularity, its founder's uncompromising dogma results in a schism within the movement and soon a counter group forms. Then the arrival of a young woman called Alice further fractures the unity of the vulnerable society. As rifts are forged and gulfs widen, Magnus Mills examines the surreal nature of ordinary lives. The master of the comic deadpan returns for his ninth novel, a spectacularly disingenuous exploration of power, fanaticism and really, really good records.
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Rissreads
Rissreads
The Forensic Records Society | Magnus Mills
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This is the only vinyl record in my house. Alas I do not own a record player, but my daughter does! We both love Rod Stewart. This is a gift for her.
There is a Spotify playlist that lists every single song mentioned in the book.
As per ‘The forensic records society‘ rules there shall be no comments or judgements passed on the book. 🤣🤣🤣

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arlenefinnigan
arlenefinnigan
The Forensic Records Society | Magnus Mills
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This is an odd little book. I've seen it described as 'High Fidelity crossed with Animal Farm' and 'Animal Farm but with blokes instead of pigs', but it was a pretty oblique allegory for me. I found the characters unlikeable and a bit one dimensional - do they not have jobs? Do they do anything other than listen to records and go to the pub? It's entertaining enough, but I just didn't quite get it.

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arlenefinnigan
arlenefinnigan
The Forensic Records Society | Magnus Mills
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#ReadHarder challenge 19: one of your favorite author‘s favorite books (this was recommended by Stuart Maconie). God I love going the library then going to the pub. Just the perfect afternoon. #BooksAndBooze

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andrew61
andrew61
The Forensic Records Society | Magnus Mills
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My irl grp are reading this very short but very compelling, darkly funny, story of 2 men, obsessed with vinyl who create their own society for listening to music in the back of their local consuming many pints of Guinness. When rival grps start to emerge politics + power struggles reminiscent of great revolutionary struggles erupt in the microcosm of the pub. Its many years since I read magnus mills + it won't as long again. Enjoying a 0% tipple.

TrishB I think hubby may like this one 👍🏻 he‘s slightly obsessed with his records! 3y
vivastory I've heard that this is a really humorous one. I will check it out. 3y
andrew61 @TrishB yes I'm sure he will enjoy it Trish, lots of lyric spotting. 3y
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Leftcoastzen Wow 0% Guinness! Who knew ? 3y
Cathythoughts I like the Heineken zero 👍 never knew there was a Guinness one 👏 3y
Nute Awesome review! I‘m into vinyl records. Still calling them albums!🥴 Love this post!!! 3y
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Liberty
Liberty
The Forensic Records Society | Magnus Mills
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A NEW MAGNUS MILLS!!!! I love him sooooooo much! *SWOON* ❤❤❤❤

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