I liked it - I give it 7. Took Martin's suggestion and rented Land and Freedom. Found it to be a very good movie, and which from my understanding of the Spanish Civil War, captured the period and the politics of the time. It was quite bizarre. It was quite well received too.
Tomorrow is that same daughter's birthday party.
I was interested to see you recommend 'Time's arrow' because I too have read this book and found it fascinating. What a great concept Amis has in this book - and how tightly he wrote it.