Brandon is really good at expanding his universe in logical incremental ways with each book. He's also good at leaving you on the hook, dying that youBrandon is really good at expanding his universe in logical incremental ways with each book. He's also good at leaving you on the hook, dying that you can't just move on to the next book. This was a well crafted concrete exploration of abstract concepts. And each character continues to grow. It was a pleasure reading!...more
A great whodunit that keeps you guessing and second guessing and third guessing. As usual for Brandon Sanderson, a wonderful world with great characteA great whodunit that keeps you guessing and second guessing and third guessing. As usual for Brandon Sanderson, a wonderful world with great characters!...more
First of all, Brandon is cruel. It's not so bad now because Cytonic has been published and we can jump right into it. However, prior to publish, BrandFirst of all, Brandon is cruel. It's not so bad now because Cytonic has been published and we can jump right into it. However, prior to publish, Brandon was cruel to leave us all on such a cliff hanging of an ending.
As usual, this is a great roller coaster ride. And the story is filled with suspense in that Spensa becomes a spy without any training. It's also great to get a taste of the wider universe she lives in. Getting away from Detritus, and even away from M-bot for large chunks of the book, allows us to get to know Spensa better and she gets to learn some good lessons too about war, about who her enemy is, about judging people, and about herself.
A fantastic follow-up to the first book. And I'm grateful I don't have to wait for the next book to be published!...more
With the backdrop of a post apocalyptic work, Mandel weaves an incredible story of hope, the power of art, and the need within the human spirit to notWith the backdrop of a post apocalyptic work, Mandel weaves an incredible story of hope, the power of art, and the need within the human spirit to not just survive but to thrive. Weather that survival is occurring in a world void of electricity, gas powered anything, and all other modern confirmed, it the world of Hollywood. This nonlinear narrative jumps back and forth around the decimating disease that killed 99% of the world population to show how perfect strangers have impacted one another's lives. I feel it really emphasizes the power of a single person. Lived this book!...more
I listened to the BBC 4 dramatization. It was delightful! Many of the characters and situations at the end reminded me of characters and situations frI listened to the BBC 4 dramatization. It was delightful! Many of the characters and situations at the end reminded me of characters and situations from Prude and Prejudice. A delightful take in true Austen style!...more
A delightful story about finding meaning in life, second chances, the impact of Jane Austen, and the strength of the human spirit. And the gentleman wA delightful story about finding meaning in life, second chances, the impact of Jane Austen, and the strength of the human spirit. And the gentleman who does the audio book is fabulous!...more
Fascinating world, great characters, and I love how he takes popular London landmarks and makes them literal characters in the story. It makes me wishFascinating world, great characters, and I love how he takes popular London landmarks and makes them literal characters in the story. It makes me wish I were more familiar with London....more
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