This is a really cute hard-science fiction murder mystery that doesn't spice the science in the reader's face, but gets the facts right in a satisfyinThis is a really cute hard-science fiction murder mystery that doesn't spice the science in the reader's face, but gets the facts right in a satisfying way. I really enjoyed it. The Nick and Nora tributes were cute and definitely added something for me, but I don't think readers unfamiliar with The Thin Man series will necessarily miss out....more
This is a book for readers, following the spiritual affinity one sometimes feels for a great novel, the joy of getting to know someone by reading a boThis is a book for readers, following the spiritual affinity one sometimes feels for a great novel, the joy of getting to know someone by reading a book they like, the paralysis of being surrounded by piles of books and not wanting to read any of them, and many other feelings that those who read frequently will resonate with. I enjoyed it. ...more
Reading this book on my second day in Japan after experiencing a convenience store or two was really delightful. I can see exactly where the satire beReading this book on my second day in Japan after experiencing a convenience store or two was really delightful. I can see exactly where the satire begins and ends, because, as Keiko knows well, there is a beauty in the efficient distance of customer service, for all that society may degrade it. ...more
This novel is a laugh riot and a slow journey to deciding what makes a person real. I was unsurprised to see the author name check Mo Xiang Tong Xiu iThis novel is a laugh riot and a slow journey to deciding what makes a person real. I was unsurprised to see the author name check Mo Xiang Tong Xiu in the acknowledgements. I picked it up because the blurb gave me Scum Villain vibes, and reading further The Emperor seemed very Yiling Laozu at first description. Still, Brennan goes in an entirely original direction and the comedic timing is on beat. I highly recommend it for fantasy readers looking for something light. ...more
Appropriately, this apocalyptic novel deals directly with a conflict between God and Satan in a very Christian context without shying away from the toAppropriately, this apocalyptic novel deals directly with a conflict between God and Satan in a very Christian context without shying away from the topic or over using allegories. Expansive, dark, comforting, and deeply personal all at once, this book has so many characters traveling across the empty country after a civilization ending disease that it should be hard to follow. It isn't. Each character is unique and real, sketched out in King's typical style. Even the people on the side of Satan - cannibals, murderers, greedy capitalists, and pyromaniacs all - feel like people. Their motivations are sympathetic, even as they make terrible, terrible choices.
The blatant religiosity of the book never feels preachy because it's always so direct. Naturally the references and allusions that those familiar with the religion are likely to pick up on add a layer of meaning, but the novel doesn't read as an attempt to sell the religion any more than Percy Jackson is trying to convince children that the Greek Gods are real. It's a novel, and it's as entertaining as the rest of King's work.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in horror or long post apocalyptic travels through broken down, unpopulated bits of Americana. ...more
From picture brides to Japanese internment, this novel pulls no punches as it explores the fraught history of early Japanese migrants to the United StFrom picture brides to Japanese internment, this novel pulls no punches as it explores the fraught history of early Japanese migrants to the United States. ...more
Action packed and full of dramatic reveals, this is a novel about a crew of mysterious people with varied skills and abilities robbing a dragon. With Action packed and full of dramatic reveals, this is a novel about a crew of mysterious people with varied skills and abilities robbing a dragon. With interesting magic, a well structured world, and dynamic characters, it's a heist you won't want to miss. ...more
Every time I read this book, I have the same thought. Even if Horton was wrong about the Who, every other animal in the jungle is a jerk. Seriously. LEvery time I read this book, I have the same thought. Even if Horton was wrong about the Who, every other animal in the jungle is a jerk. Seriously. Let an elephant protect a special flower with a cool mote of dust if he wants to. Like for real. ...more
Classic small town murder mystery set in the 1950's with all that that entails. Classic small town murder mystery set in the 1950's with all that that entails. ...more
All the best ghost stories are sad, and what is saddest in this novella has little enough to do with the ghost. An absolutely charming slice of life sAll the best ghost stories are sad, and what is saddest in this novella has little enough to do with the ghost. An absolutely charming slice of life story set in rural Ireland. ...more
Such a compelling page turner! I loved the theme of communication running through the novel, not only centered around Eugene's inability to communicatSuch a compelling page turner! I loved the theme of communication running through the novel, not only centered around Eugene's inability to communicate what happened with his father, but between music and mathematics, Korean and English, and family members with very different personalities and ways of looking at the world. ...more
Set in rural Wisconsin, this book weaves together separate lives to explore the ways people can connect biologically, romantically, platonically, and Set in rural Wisconsin, this book weaves together separate lives to explore the ways people can connect biologically, romantically, platonically, and violently with one another across miles, generations, and other more significant divides. For a close, quiet family drama, it tackles quite a lot. And it delivers. ...more
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