This was fantastic. A coming of age story and a wonderful world. I can't wait to read more.This was fantastic. A coming of age story and a wonderful world. I can't wait to read more....more
It has been a while since I have read noir, and this was pretty fantastic. As this is a collection of short stories, each narrative is quick and wasteIt has been a while since I have read noir, and this was pretty fantastic. As this is a collection of short stories, each narrative is quick and wastes no time introducing our cast of characters and kicking off the plot. This is a great introduction to the world of noir for those who are not ready for the commitment of a novel....more
I'm completely addicted to Cook's characters and despite the love I have for his plotting I feel this series has lost just a little of the shimmer it I'm completely addicted to Cook's characters and despite the love I have for his plotting I feel this series has lost just a little of the shimmer it had in the first couple of entries. I'm going to keeo reading because I'm hopelessly in love with the Lady and Croaker. Oh, and the Silver Spike is my favorite Black Company novel....more
I keep following Erikson and his quest to depress me. It's working wonderfully. So much so that I decided I needed to read some light candy after thisI keep following Erikson and his quest to depress me. It's working wonderfully. So much so that I decided I needed to read some light candy after this. Still, this novel is good and I'm probably going to read the next in the series as soon as my mood lightens......more
Amazing. Why can't more sci-fi novels be as interesting and culturally important as this? It's as though all other writers are lazy to not develop sucAmazing. Why can't more sci-fi novels be as interesting and culturally important as this? It's as though all other writers are lazy to not develop such beautiful worlds as this. This review is vague but this book is superb....more
I didn't really know what the main draw of this series was after having read the first two books of the series, but now I do and I'm hooked. While I tI didn't really know what the main draw of this series was after having read the first two books of the series, but now I do and I'm hooked. While I think this is going to be a very trying series if every book includes a harrowing siege/battle/massacre, this is some of the best contemporary fantasy (if you believe me; I haven't read that much, honestly :))....more
It's funny. I realize the narrative of this series has expanded in scope, and has slowed to a crawl in terms of the "main" plot. Still, I couldn't stoIt's funny. I realize the narrative of this series has expanded in scope, and has slowed to a crawl in terms of the "main" plot. Still, I couldn't stop reading once I started. Martin's characters are interesting (for the most part) and I'm very invested.
I'm ready for the next in the series, but I'm hoping Martin decides to push his story forward as he's been treading water for the last two books....more
Well, this was amazing and very difficult to read. Erikson's character's are much more interesting in this volume and I can't wait for the next.Well, this was amazing and very difficult to read. Erikson's character's are much more interesting in this volume and I can't wait for the next....more
Amazing. The characters are believable and likeable, despite (and maybe because of) their faults. This is an amazing collection of medium-length storiAmazing. The characters are believable and likeable, despite (and maybe because of) their faults. This is an amazing collection of medium-length stories. There is great action and epic narrative, and amazing individual characters. I am excited to read more from Glen Cook....more
While I did love this book and the first section of this represents the kind of world I wouldn't mind living in, I feel this was hampered by long explWhile I did love this book and the first section of this represents the kind of world I wouldn't mind living in, I feel this was hampered by long explanatory section in the middle and some odd notes of religiosity. All told, I am very happy to have been able to read this. Stephenson's writing is mostly sharp, quick, and entertaining, above all. ...more
Well, the OT is ended well despite the series of twists that are so obviously choreographed. I am glad to have read this series and sincerely appreciaWell, the OT is ended well despite the series of twists that are so obviously choreographed. I am glad to have read this series and sincerely appreciate the ideas, but I'm certain this is my last venture into this universe....more
Not as impressive as the first as Asimov's writing style does not lend well to a longer narrative. Parts of this are exhilarating and much else is oveNot as impressive as the first as Asimov's writing style does not lend well to a longer narrative. Parts of this are exhilarating and much else is overly tedious. All told, still an amazing creation....more
Well, this is briliant. While I do not read a lot of sci-fi, I find most of the themes very stale and overused. After reading Foundation, I have a newWell, this is briliant. While I do not read a lot of sci-fi, I find most of the themes very stale and overused. After reading Foundation, I have a new respect for the genre and I am in love with Isaac Asimov. His clear writing style and flair for a dramatic ending made this first volume fly. I'm excited for the rest of the series!...more
Amazing. Robert E. Howard's early Conan stories are fresh, violent, and have great permanence. Still, it's pretty hard to overlook the racism and sexiAmazing. Robert E. Howard's early Conan stories are fresh, violent, and have great permanence. Still, it's pretty hard to overlook the racism and sexism. While this is expected, it still takes away some of the shine....more
A really good novel by Abercrombie. While this is better than most fantasy, it still feels less important and acts as a placeholder before AbercrombieA really good novel by Abercrombie. While this is better than most fantasy, it still feels less important and acts as a placeholder before Abercrombie starts more compelling entries to his series....more
I'm glad to read some reviews to know I wasn't the only lost reader! That being said, I enjoyed Erikson's world and I am greatly anticipating the lateI'm glad to read some reviews to know I wasn't the only lost reader! That being said, I enjoyed Erikson's world and I am greatly anticipating the later novels....more
Charlaine Harris pulls no punches; here Sookie is violently abased and abused. While it's painful to read her treatment, this is good fun.Charlaine Harris pulls no punches; here Sookie is violently abased and abused. While it's painful to read her treatment, this is good fun....more
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