89&90: The Gate of The Feral Gods and The Butcher’s Masquerade by Matt Dinniman.
Next two books in the DCC universe.
Some interesting sections here, but does seem to be losing more and more context as the story progresses, with various action or dialogue sequences a bit impenetrable.
89&90: The Gate of The Feral Gods and The Butcher’s Masquerade by Matt Dinniman.
Next two books in the DCC universe.
Some interesting sections here, but does seem to be losing more and more context as the story progresses, with various action or dialogue sequences a bit impenetrable.
88: All That We See Or Seem, by Ken Liu.
Not sure about this one. The search for Elli was a bit of a damp squib with how that finished. And the story after that felt a bit like an addon rather than a natural progression for the story.
88: All That We See Or Seem, by Ken Liu.
Not sure about this one. The search for Elli was a bit of a damp squib with how that finished. And the story after that felt a bit like an addon rather than a natural progression for the story.
87: The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman.
3rd book in Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Nice enough read. I am struggling to keep up with elements introduced in previous book, which is difficulty of having a gap between reading them, but story still fun.
87: The Dungeon Anarchist’s Cookbook by Matt Dinniman.
3rd book in Dungeon Crawler Carl series. Nice enough read. I am struggling to keep up with elements introduced in previous book, which is difficulty of having a gap between reading them, but story still fun.
86: The Impossible Fortune, by Richard Osman.
Next in Thursday Murder Club series. The lack of peril remains for this series, and it just doesn’t hold the attention as such anymore. And with the cast of characters continuing to grow the focus feels spread a little thin.
86: The Impossible Fortune, by Richard Osman.
Next in Thursday Murder Club series. The lack of peril remains for this series, and it just doesn’t hold the attention as such anymore. And with the cast of characters continuing to grow the focus feels spread a little thin.
85: Alchemised, by SenLinYu.
It’s about 600 pages too long. The romance is not romantic, and had more red flags than a grand prix at Monza. It’s about possessiveness, domination and obsession, not love. And I really could have done with an explainer on the background of
85: Alchemised, by SenLinYu.
It’s about 600 pages too long. The romance is not romantic, and had more red flags than a grand prix at Monza. It’s about possessiveness, domination and obsession, not love. And I really could have done with an explainer on the background of
84: Shield Of Sparrows, by Devney Perry.
Well, this wasn’t great. The relationship underpinning this romantasy wasn’t so much romantic, but more toxic and abusive.
“Yes, he was horrible to her and controlled her by deliberately withholding all info from her…but look at all
84: Shield Of Sparrows, by Devney Perry.
Well, this wasn’t great. The relationship underpinning this romantasy wasn’t so much romantic, but more toxic and abusive.
“Yes, he was horrible to her and controlled her by deliberately withholding all info from her…but look at all
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83: The Last Soul Among Wolves, by Melissa Caruso.
Second book in the Echo Archives. Enjoyed this, and close to living up to the first.
83: The Last Soul Among Wolves, by Melissa Caruso.
Second book in the Echo Archives. Enjoyed this, and close to living up to the first.
82: The Raven Scholar, by Antonia Hodgson.
Not bad. Neema was an awful detective, and the tropey Animal school determines your character was a bit frustrating (Bears are like this, Foxes are like this, Ravens are like this) but overall fairly engaging.
82: The Raven Scholar, by Antonia Hodgson.
Not bad. Neema was an awful detective, and the tropey Animal school determines your character was a bit frustrating (Bears are like this, Foxes are like this, Ravens are like this) but overall fairly engaging.
81: Sleeper Beach, by Nick Harkaway.
Sequel to Titanium Noir. Still decently Noir enough, but do feel the Titan thing is more of an afterthought in this story rather than the driver. Overall, fair read.
81: Sleeper Beach, by Nick Harkaway.
Sequel to Titanium Noir. Still decently Noir enough, but do feel the Titan thing is more of an afterthought in this story rather than the driver. Overall, fair read.
80: A Drop Of Corruption, by Robert Jackson Bennett
Whoop. Forgot I’d finished this. And given it’s probably the best new book I’ve read this year, says a lot for my shoddy memory.
Anyway, muchly enjoyed. Go read.
80: A Drop Of Corruption, by Robert Jackson Bennett
Whoop. Forgot I’d finished this. And given it’s probably the best new book I’ve read this year, says a lot for my shoddy memory.
Anyway, muchly enjoyed. Go read.
79: Deadhouse Gates, by Steven Erikson.
“Come child, come take a seat, and let me tell you of Coltaine and the Chain Of Dogs.”
It’s taken an age, but really enjoyed the reread of the second Malazan book.
79: Deadhouse Gates, by Steven Erikson.
“Come child, come take a seat, and let me tell you of Coltaine and the Chain Of Dogs.”
It’s taken an age, but really enjoyed the reread of the second Malazan book.
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78: Titanium Noir, by Nick Harkaway.
Has that Noir detective feel which I do like. A few times things seemed to be happening where the context was lacking as to why Cal was doing something or going somewhere. And some of the monologues/dialogues felt the same, but generally decent.
78: Titanium Noir, by Nick Harkaway.
Has that Noir detective feel which I do like. A few times things seemed to be happening where the context was lacking as to why Cal was doing something or going somewhere. And some of the monologues/dialogues felt the same, but generally decent.
77: Stone and Sky by Ben Aaronovitch.
Bit meh. Feels like the story is a bit aimless, and the bad guys/crime is all a minor part of the book. Needs a proper villain.
The split narrative, between Peter and Abigail, makes it very disjointed. Ultimately, this feels like two stories
77: Stone and Sky by Ben Aaronovitch.
Bit meh. Feels like the story is a bit aimless, and the bad guys/crime is all a minor part of the book. Needs a proper villain.
The split narrative, between Peter and Abigail, makes it very disjointed. Ultimately, this feels like two stories
76: The Ministry Of Time, by Kaliane Bradley.
Didn’t enjoy this much. The main character seems to have a baffling lack of curiosity about everything. The dialogues between characters feel like they’re not in the same conversation and the point/plot/storyline seems lacking.
76: The Ministry Of Time, by Kaliane Bradley.
Didn’t enjoy this much. The main character seems to have a baffling lack of curiosity about everything. The dialogues between characters feel like they’re not in the same conversation and the point/plot/storyline seems lacking.
75: How To Kill A Witch, by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi.
Interesting read about the history of witchcraft, focusing mostly on Scotland.
75: How To Kill A Witch, by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi.
Interesting read about the history of witchcraft, focusing mostly on Scotland.
74: Clown Town, by Mick Herron.
Latest in the Slow Horses series. It’s good, but not sure it matches up to earlier books. And the ending didn’t have the pay-off hoped for. Feels like the series is coming to an end.
74: Clown Town, by Mick Herron.
Latest in the Slow Horses series. It’s good, but not sure it matches up to earlier books. And the ending didn’t have the pay-off hoped for. Feels like the series is coming to an end.
Preach on with the message of go fuck thy neighbor
Preach on with the message of go fuck thy neighbor
I’m doing a Tough Mudder this weekend, and raising money for Alzheimer’s UK (how to cure it, not how to give it to people).
The run consists of 15 km, with a total of 21 obstacles along the way (including Electroshock treatment, and Tear Gas).
www.justgiving.com/page/rsa-pri...
I’m doing a Tough Mudder this weekend, and raising money for Alzheimer’s UK (how to cure it, not how to give it to people).
The run consists of 15 km, with a total of 21 obstacles along the way (including Electroshock treatment, and Tear Gas).
www.justgiving.com/page/rsa-pri...
I’m doing a Tough Mudder this weekend, and raising money for Alzheimer’s UK (how to cure it, not how to give it to people).
The run consists of 15 km, with a total of 21 obstacles along the way (including Electroshock treatment, and Tear Gas).
www.justgiving.com/page/rsa-pri...
I’m doing a Tough Mudder this weekend, and raising money for Alzheimer’s UK (how to cure it, not how to give it to people).
The run consists of 15 km, with a total of 21 obstacles along the way (including Electroshock treatment, and Tear Gas).
www.justgiving.com/page/rsa-pri...
73: Murder At The Black Cat Cafe, by Seishi Yokomizo.
Comfortable little detective story. The twists are okay, though I didn’t find them that compelling. I was happy enough to wait for the reveal rather than trying to guess whodunnit beforehand.
73: Murder At The Black Cat Cafe, by Seishi Yokomizo.
Comfortable little detective story. The twists are okay, though I didn’t find them that compelling. I was happy enough to wait for the reveal rather than trying to guess whodunnit beforehand.
72: The Cut-Throat Trial, by S J Fleet (Secret Barrister)
an alright read, though having that many POVs worked against it. Especially when the twist is only concealed by having some of the POVs not think about exactly what went down. Feels a bit contrived.
72: The Cut-Throat Trial, by S J Fleet (Secret Barrister)
an alright read, though having that many POVs worked against it. Especially when the twist is only concealed by having some of the POVs not think about exactly what went down. Feels a bit contrived.
71: Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil, by VE Schwab.
A fair offering from Schwab, though for me not up to Addie Larue’s standard. And the ending all felt a bit anticlimactic, especially after all that build.
71: Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil, by VE Schwab.
A fair offering from Schwab, though for me not up to Addie Larue’s standard. And the ending all felt a bit anticlimactic, especially after all that build.