Book - George Orwell

Being back in Singapore, Gek and I made very good use of the National Library.  First up to read, Bowker's Orwell.  I have read other Orwell biographies but this is the first one that really gave me a feel for the sort of chap George was beyond the 'he did this, he thought that'.  You will have to make your own mind up but Bowker highlights the contractions in the man, a man playing at being a tramp, a colonial policeman or a soldier at different times but never really being any of them.  Still, makes for a full and interesting life assuming as many characters on this world's stage as you can handle.