The Naming of The Dead by Ian Rankin

Genre: Crime Thriller

About: Set in July 2005 when the G8 leaders gathered in Scotland. Facing daily marches, demonstrations, and scuffles, the police are at full stretch. Detective Inspector John Rebus, however, has been sidelined, until the apparent suicide of an MP coincides with clues that a serial killer may be on the loose. The authorities are keen to hush up both, for fear of overshadowing a meeting of global importance – but Rebus has never been one to stick to the rules, and when his colleague Siobhan Clarke finds herself hunting down the identity of the riot cop who assaulted her mother, it looks as though Rebus and Clarke may be up pitted against both sides in the conflict.

My Review: Brilliant. :)

My Rating: 4.5/5

The Buddha of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi

Genre: Satire

About: Kureishi's famous novel of sexual, racial and cultural liberation in 1970s south London needs little introduction. It still retains its charm as a touching and amusing tale of growing up in a chaotic time of change.

My Review: Its...readable. Seems like the Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston, though this novel looks on the lighter side of cross cultures. And indeed some serious consequences. A good laugh with serious reflections. :)

My Rating: 4/5