Reviews and Comments

Etwas versteckt zur Zeit in der ARD-Audiothek: www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/schoene-gruesse-reisegeschichten-hoerbuecher/anna-seghers-das-wirkliche-blau-1-7-gelesen-von-jochen-nix/ard/14369439/

I had high hopes for this one but it fell short. The characters are rather one-dimensional with often very clichéd dialogue and mannerisms. There is an attempt at world-building but it remains rather vague as to what the Guild really is and does (apparently, they're supposed to be "the good guys" but they don't come off like that at all in this book) and howit would realistically work. The villains' plan is also pretty bad and ill thought-through. There are some interesting bits but not enough for me to check out the next book in the series.

This was a very enjoyable listen. I didn't expect the combination of a terminally ill young woman and the fairytale of Sleeping Beauty to be so entertaining. I liked how the various versions of the story were used here. Highly recommended if you're in need of a short and entertaining fantasy tale. I'm looking forward to the next one in the series.

I had to get over the fact that Agent Fatma isn't the protagonist in this one but two other agents of the Ministry - an experienced one and his new partner fresh from the academy. A classic setting. Together, they have to overcome plenty of difficulties to solve what at first appears to be a low stakes case that escalates. Clark does a really good job of making these characters come to life. I also like the connections to the previous story and its protagonists. Even though it's only a short tale he also manages to weave a lot of political background and worldbuilding into it.

Mein Büro ist vor kurzem in die Chausseestraße gezogen und seither interessiere ich mich für die Stadtgeschichte in der Umgebung (die Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer und die Überreste des Stettiner Bahnhofs sind in der Nähe). Zufällig habe ich dank Libby entdeckt, dass es dazu ein Buch gibt. Ich habe schon ein paar neue Orte zum Besichtigen ausgemacht.

I couldn't put it down and finished it in the early morning hours. Really liked it. #2025reads

Very captivating so far

Ich höre gerade in der ARD-Audiothek die Fortsetzungsreihe von verschiedenen Werken von Thomas Mann anlässlich seines 150. Geburtstags. Die meisten sind kürzere Erzählungen, aber hierfür mache ich hier mal einen Eintrag www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/thomas-mann-jubilaeum-meisterwerke-als-hoerbuecher/thomas-mann-der-tod-in-venedig-1-4/ard/14614105/

I'm about to start "Master of Djinn" and remembered that I wanted to read this story before that.

My current audiobook. This one should last a bit longer than the last. Off to an intriguing start.

Already finished. It was very captivating and I couldn't stop listening.

My new audiobook. So far, I'm liking it a lot.

Bought a signed copy at Otherland yesterday and started reading it. Sounds interesting.

J'ai commencé à lire trois livres hier. C'en est un.

Gerade (und auch noch länger) in der ARD-Audiothek: www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/lesungen/theodor-fontane-der-stechlin-1-32/radio3/14507471/

Suchte das gerade, obwohl eigentlich nicht viel passiert und es an einigen Stellen lächerlich altmodisch ist.