The Black Cloud, Fred Hoyle

I loved this, it is very original, unpredictable and gripping. It was bought for my brother (because of the last name!) and has been lent around quite a bit as it is so good.

It is a brilliant story of a team of scientists, and their governments, trying to deal with a threat to life on earth. It is not depressing or dramatic however and Hoyle manages to fit in alot of theory and scientific explanations, a social/political critique and some endearing and likeable characters. It is truly original and leaves you buzzing.

I really don't want to ruin it for anyone who decides to read it and so feel I can't say much more - other than I urge you to read it!

Next is Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis and Other Stories, not a fan..