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Stiletto (The Checquy Files, #2)
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Well, this was fun.
Different from Rook - with two new Povs story feels a bit more spread out and not as intense. Also it doesn’t have the mystery element to it - slowly uncovering the secret world � rather dives straight into paranormal action tentacles and all.
If I’d want to grumble, I could mention few slower stretches of Grafter’s history in the first third of the book. But I love O’Malley’s writing and humour too much, so I won’t. :)
All in all I’d say � weaker than the Rook but still very enjoyable read. So if you liked the first book � go for it.
Different from Rook - with two new Povs story feels a bit more spread out and not as intense. Also it doesn’t have the mystery element to it - slowly uncovering the secret world � rather dives straight into paranormal action tentacles and all.
If I’d want to grumble, I could mention few slower stretches of Grafter’s history in the first third of the book. But I love O’Malley’s writing and humour too much, so I won’t. :)
All in all I’d say � weaker than the Rook but still very enjoyable read. So if you liked the first book � go for it.
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Reading Progress
August 23, 2016
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Started Reading
August 23, 2016
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September 2, 2016
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50.0%
"“Do we know for sure he’s dead?� asked the marine biologist. They both looked at Odette.
“I’m fairly certain,� she said. “He’s cold, has no discernible pulse, and smells of rotting meat.�
“I dated someone like that once,� remarked Codman. “A graduate student, a medieval historian.�
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“I’m fairly certain,� she said. “He’s cold, has no discernible pulse, and smells of rotting meat.�
“I dated someone like that once,� remarked Codman. “A graduate student, a medieval historian.�
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September 5, 2016
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65.0%
"“’Ere, we’ve got one that’s awake!� he announced, and then he smiled at her broadly. With a shock, she saw that his mouth was full of chromed serrations.
“So, darling,� he said to Odette, “are you my fanny?�
“I beg your pardon?� she said, completely at a loss.
“Not ‘my fanny,� you tosser,� said one of the black guys. “Myfanwy.�
“Oh, whatever,� said the first guy. “Like that’s even a name.�
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Exactly! :P"
“So, darling,� he said to Odette, “are you my fanny?�
“I beg your pardon?� she said, completely at a loss.
“Not ‘my fanny,� you tosser,� said one of the black guys. “Myfanwy.�
“Oh, whatever,� said the first guy. “Like that’s even a name.�
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Exactly! :P"
September 7, 2016
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75.0%
"“So, you clone things?�
“We can,� said Marcel. “We don’t, though, not usually. Of course, we grow bits of people, but we don’t make whole people.�
“Why not?� asked Eckhart.
“We prefer to have sex,� said Ernst, causing Pawn Clements to choke on her orange juice. “Plus, anyone who wants to clone himself is usually an asshole. You don’t want any more of those running around than absolutely necessary.�
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“We can,� said Marcel. “We don’t, though, not usually. Of course, we grow bits of people, but we don’t make whole people.�
“Why not?� asked Eckhart.
“We prefer to have sex,� said Ernst, causing Pawn Clements to choke on her orange juice. “Plus, anyone who wants to clone himself is usually an asshole. You don’t want any more of those running around than absolutely necessary.�
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September 9, 2016
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90.0%
"“Here’s your tea,� said the American woman. She sat back down on the couch and looked at him expectantly.
He took an experimental sip. “It’s very good,� he assured her.
“Thank God,� she said. “Nothing scarier than making tea for a Brit.�
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He took an experimental sip. “It’s very good,� he assured her.
“Thank God,� she said. “Nothing scarier than making tea for a Brit.�
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October 8, 2016
– Shelved as:
urban-fantasy
October 8, 2016
– Shelved as:
humor
October 8, 2016
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Finished Reading
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Aug 31, 2017 08:08AM
Great review Milda! I have this sitting on my kindle waiting TBR. But I remember the preview from the rook giving me concerns about the second in the series. Glad to know the humor sticks around. That's the best part.
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Sarah wrote: "Great review Milda! I have this sitting on my kindle waiting TBR. But I remember the preview from the rook giving me concerns about the second in the series. Glad to know the humor sticks around. T..."Thank you! :) Storyline is weaker but O'Malley's writing and especially humour really works for me.
That said if you like his humour you should definitely check out Rivers of London Peter Grant series. Maybe because they both British and all happens in London - but I find Aaronovitch's humour similarly compelling. :)
