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[Loukanico]

The Lemon Groves of Louvaras By David Ashley.
Has anyone read this book? If so,is it any good?

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Below is a comment somebody made about the book on a web site, but I don`t recall the site and deleted browsing history.

Despite the author's disclaimer, the Kythrea of these pages is a very thinly disguised Cyprus. The events described - a revolt against British rule, intercommunal strife, a coup backed by the Greek junta and subsequent invasion by Turkey - are well-known to any Cyprus-watcher. And yet...... there are enough significant differences, topographical and topical, to keep the reader guessing.
The 'Lemon Groves' will be enjoyed by anybody with a knowledge of or interest in Cyprus. But it is more than an absorbing piece of history. The protagonists - Greek, Turkish and English - are well-drawn, their interlinking stories develop in a highly readable plot and the whole is set against an evocative landscape.

[Get Real!]

If you’re going to read about Cyprus then get into the habit of reading FACTS from old British documents, UN reports, and such instead of bollocks from unauthorized fools out to make a buck while spreading misinformation!

And in case you’re wondering, have a look at Bananiot to see what happens to one’s mind when you subject it to constant drivel from opportunistic and biased individuals…

[Loukanico]

GR. Have you read this book??????? How do you know the author has not done his research for the facts?? I think he has spent along time in Cyprus, so he must have accumulated a lot of knowledge.
Probably more knowledge than you will ever gain in your life!!!!!
I`m am really surprised you are still alive to be honest. It`s never too late to grow up. Give it a go.

[Get Real!]

GR. Have you read this book??????? How do you know the author has not done his research for the facts?? I think he has spent along time in Cyprus, so he must have accumulated a lot of knowledge.
Probably more knowledge than you will ever gain in your life!!!!!
I`m am really surprised you are still alive to be honest. It`s never too late to grow up. Give it a go.

An individual CANNOT acquire information like authorized organizations such as the UN or the Red Cross can, quite simply because nobody can be in more than one location at any given moment.

Individuals do not have the manpower, financial power, government support, coordination, or even the adequate neutrality, to conduct any worthwhile intelligence gathering on a country-wide scale.

When it comes to political trouble spots, unless an author makes constant reference to the credible source of any statements made or “facts” presented, it is not worth the paper it’s written on!

[Loukanico]

GR. If you are telling me that you have read the book and don`t like it because the author is ill informed, then that`s fair enough. Now answer the question, Have you read it???? As you are into facts, do you know for a fact that he IS ill informed or are you talking shite again?
I know you and I have not seen eye to eye since I joined the forum last week, and you are holding a grudge and you feel you need to get your own back by hijacking my thread with your so called ` well informed` post`s, but just answer the question. Have you read the book and is it any good?

[Loukanico]

"Individuals do not have the manpower, financial power, government support, coordination, or even the adequate neutrality, to conduct any worthwhile intelligence gathering on a country-wide scale"

So I should take anything you say with a pinch of salt??????

[Get Real!]

"Individuals do not have the manpower, financial power, government support, coordination, or even the adequate neutrality, to conduct any worthwhile intelligence gathering on a country-wide scale"

So I should take anything you say with a pinch of salt??????

unless an author makes constant reference to the credible source of any statements made or “facts” presented

[Loukanico]

"Individuals do not have the manpower, financial power, government support, coordination, or even the adequate neutrality, to conduct any worthwhile intelligence gathering on a country-wide scale"

So I should take anything you say with a pinch of salt??????

unless an author makes constant reference to the credible source of any statements made or “facts” presented

So.. You have NOT read the book then, I take it. And therefore not able to comment on it`s accuracy//

[Get Real!]

"Individuals do not have the manpower, financial power, government support, coordination, or even the adequate neutrality, to conduct any worthwhile intelligence gathering on a country-wide scale"

So I should take anything you say with a pinch of salt??????

unless an author makes constant reference to the credible source of any statements made or “facts” presented

So.. You have NOT read the book then, I take it. And therefore not able to comment on it`s accuracy//

Why would I be advising others NOT to read "books" by individuals on the Cyprus problem yet read them myself?

[Loukanico]

Well I`ve heard it all now. So, You see yourself as book advisor? One who advises people not to read books that you have NOT read yourself. LOL. I don`t think you have quite grabbed the concept of a book critic. You are supposed to read them first and then criticise them.
You`re a laugh a minute. You like to give the impression you know it all, yet you keep coming up with mindless post`s, giving the impression of a pompous fool.