GOOD READ (Week, the)

Member Name: paulyvous

Product:	Week, the
Date:	30/07/09 (26 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: GREAT CONDENSED NEWS

Disadvantages: SPORT

The Week very neatly condenses all the News from at home, Europe and The United States, over the last seven days. The magazine has been in circulation since 1955 in this country, and there is now an American version in print, which is harder to find here. Items also covered are: The Arts, People,science and health, obituries, The city and property. sport, A Crossword which is just about right. Not too hard!

NEWS:
The weeks news covers the majority of it's approx 50 pages which they present in a stylish fashion by, presenting a short introduction to the headline, then what the commentators say from various newpapers and they also say what are the future thoughts and ideas from these people regarding the relevant news items. The news items from the States is quite in depth and less so from other European countries.

THE ARTS:
This section covers new releases at The Cinema, theatre and opera. They give ratings for these and I've found they're always pretty spot on for theatre and cinema. We always trust their opinions! They have a similar section for books, usually fiction, and also a well known author will tell us their favourite books of all time!

PEOPLE:
Brief stories of three celebrities who have usually been in the news. Usually an interesting fact about them, which you would be hard pressed to read anywhere else.

SCIENCE AND HEALTH:
Groundbreaking stuff from the world of science and also topics which are relevant in living a healthy lifestyle- I found out about the wonderful health properties of Gogi berries- from here.

OBITUARIES
Two or three celebrities or not so well known people, who have passed away over the last week. Gives a good account of their lives.

THE CITY AND PROPERTY:
An account of news and headlines from The Financial Times and recent properties that are for sale.

SPORT:
Gives a short account of sporting headlines from around the world.

I enjoy this magazine very much, and find I'm up to speed with current events in next to no time. The only draw back it has from my view is, the sports section is a bit brief, but apart from that, it's well worth the price of £2.50. It's available every Friday

Summary: FIRST ON THE LIST ON FRIDAYS!