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Much of my "reading" these days is actually audiobooks while walking.
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Thara Celehar has lost his ability to speak with the dead. When that title of …
If you liked any of the previous Witness for the Dead novels, this is highly recommended. It probably makes sense to read the series in order.
Disclaimer: It has a been almost half a century since I qualified as a "young reader". I found the book engaging, but I suspect I would have enjoyed it more reading it to a child of the appropriate age.
I'm more used to the "young adult" trope of the young protagonist who is wiser than their adult peers, even if they undergo some growth in the book. Here the main character is constantly being described in words like "petulant", and mostly comes off as a bit of a twit, even compared to their age group peers. Of course this provides some narrative tension of its own, since it isn't clear young Jin will cope with the responsibilities they suddenly acquire.
There is some gentle suspense, and themes of death or separation of parents and children. Parents might like to read ahead to decide if their small human is ready for …
Disclaimer: It has a been almost half a century since I qualified as a "young reader". I found the book engaging, but I suspect I would have enjoyed it more reading it to a child of the appropriate age.
I'm more used to the "young adult" trope of the young protagonist who is wiser than their adult peers, even if they undergo some growth in the book. Here the main character is constantly being described in words like "petulant", and mostly comes off as a bit of a twit, even compared to their age group peers. Of course this provides some narrative tension of its own, since it isn't clear young Jin will cope with the responsibilities they suddenly acquire.
There is some gentle suspense, and themes of death or separation of parents and children. Parents might like to read ahead to decide if their small human is ready for that.
The world building is interesting, although some of the English terminology seems a bit clunky. "Sacred Sphere" in particular I found a bit inadequate for the central artifact of the story. Characterization is not as strong as the world building and plotting, with most characters being relatively uncomplicated.
So far this seems like more of a children's book than I expected. That's on me, I think I mixed the author / series up with someone / something else.
The Jazz Age is in full swing, but Casiopea Tun is too busy cleaning the …
This book weaves together a coming of age novel, a heroic myth, and Mayan and modern (in the flappers era sense of modern) Mexican cultural tidbits.
The Jazz Age is in full swing, but Casiopea Tun is too busy cleaning the …
So far so good. The Mayan gods walk in modern (post revolution) Mexico. The first couple of chapters remind me of many gothic novel setups (poor relation, cruel family), but with a bit more nuance.
Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse.
Following the events in …
For the first half of the book I was a bit confused, perhaps because it is really a sequel/continuation of Network Effect (and it's been a while since I read that). In the end I did enjoy it, particularly the middle part, where Murderbot does something completely unmurdery to save the day.
1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings us deeper into the Cosmere universe …
1 in the series where "Frugal Wizard's guide..." is #2
The Ministry for the Future is a cli-fi novel by American science fiction writer Kim …
This seems to divide reviewers, but it was on sale, so...
Cordelia knows her mother is . . . unusual. Their house doesn’t have any doors …
Moar T Kingfisher.
For readers of Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs and Chris Miller’s Chip War, a riveting look …
Third in the series that’s “an intriguing mix of modern world, Victorian/Regency England, and faery” …
I recently listened to the first 3 books in this series back to back, and they certainly held my interest. On the other hand readers expecting things to be wrapped up after 3 books will be disappointed. Similarly, the first three books read more or less like one extended book.
As Pierre Poilievre closes in on power, journalist Martin Lukacs reveals the playbook behind his …
"Want" might not be the right word here.
Most literal Deus ex Machina ending I've read in a while.
A spellbinding, propulsive new novel from the bestselling mystery writer who "is in a class …
Based on a review from sunny.garden/@booktrail
