Can book be fast paced and slow burn at the same time? It sounds contradictory but Valour managed to feel both fast and slow and elaborate. On the oneCan book be fast paced and slow burn at the same time? It sounds contradictory but Valour managed to feel both fast and slow and elaborate. On the one hand main storyline moves slowly, there are lot of PoV's and a lot of pieces to be moved in order for story to progress. On the other hand things that happen are far from mundane and boring. There is fighting constantly. Both small skirmishes and larger battles, characters are always doing something interesting and people are always in peril....more
So far I read 2 Tchaikovsky's books and both where 5 stars, so I think this is beginning of beautiful friendship. It's hard to talk about this one witSo far I read 2 Tchaikovsky's books and both where 5 stars, so I think this is beginning of beautiful friendship. It's hard to talk about this one without spoilers but it's short, creepy and in moments very funny space horror with a twist....more
I'm not sure how to rate this one. On one hand story is pretty mediocre, writing has ups and downs and it's like 50% about romance which isn't really I'm not sure how to rate this one. On one hand story is pretty mediocre, writing has ups and downs and it's like 50% about romance which isn't really my things. On the other hand, book was very fun with some very nice banter and intriguing steampunk setting. 3 stars seem reasonable for a fun, short novel which isn't anything to write home about nor does it ever pretend to be....more
This was great reading year for me. Two previous years where chaotic and I failed my reading challenges but this year I managed to go back to, well noThis was great reading year for me. Two previous years where chaotic and I failed my reading challenges but this year I managed to go back to, well not normal, but close to my normal reading pace. I returned to reading comics (or manga), I started reading more out of my comfort zone again and I'm overall satisfied with overall quality of what I read as Green bone saga, Cage of souls, A canticle for Leibowitz all found a way to my favorite shelf. And beyond mentioned favorite shelf there were a bunch good books that where maybe not favorite or 5-star material but still amazing read....more
I have to admit I occasionally tend to judge book by it's cover. Not in metaphorical sense, although I been guilty of that as well, so I been avoid IsI have to admit I occasionally tend to judge book by it's cover. Not in metaphorical sense, although I been guilty of that as well, so I been avoid Isabel Allende books because cover looks the same like cheap love novels and it doesn't help that here they have the same publisher so mentally I put them in the same basket and never gave them much though. Until I got 3 of them as a gift from my sister who has been reliable source for recommendations so I gave Of love and shadow a chance and I had to admit I was completely wrong.
This is a story about living under a dictatorship, harsh economic conditions, censorship and yes about love too. It's one of the themes but not just love romantic love but love for family and friends too....more
I have a feeling that in the other part of the year this book might have overstayed it's welcome but in this chaotic time of year a slow burner is jusI have a feeling that in the other part of the year this book might have overstayed it's welcome but in this chaotic time of year a slow burner is just what I needed....more
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