I didn’t enjoy this at all compared to Wendy Darling. I found Jane’s character annoying and the whole plot mainly focuses on Pan’s monstDNF @ page 224
I didn’t enjoy this at all compared to Wendy Darling. I found Jane’s character annoying and the whole plot mainly focuses on Pan’s monster/shadow it didn’t seem to move fast enough for me.
I liked the parts with James and Samuel, but the time jumps weren’t great either. I kept losing myself and therefore got jerked out of the story.
I found I was forcing myself to read on, and there are just too many other books.
Not keeping my attention sadly. The world building isn’t clear and I’m finding it hard to follow. Plus the MC is kinda annoying - freDNF at page 208.
Not keeping my attention sadly. The world building isn’t clear and I’m finding it hard to follow. Plus the MC is kinda annoying - frequently saying things like “goodness gracious” and other tedious phrases that don’t really fit the situation.
DNF at page 406. I’m not sure if it’s me - if I waited too long between books to start this last instalment. Or if it’s just because the tone of this DNF at page 406. I’m not sure if it’s me - if I waited too long between books to start this last instalment. Or if it’s just because the tone of this one seems so different to the previous books. Senlin Ascends was my favourite but I feel like this series lost its way as it went. It is so dense, and I’ve lost interest sadly ...more
Just not my thing. I really enjoyed The Girl and the Stars and I want to try the Red Sister trilogy. But I’m not really finding this DNF on page 280.
Just not my thing. I really enjoyed The Girl and the Stars and I want to try the Red Sister trilogy. But I’m not really finding this one that exciting and I’m trying to be stricter with books. If I don’t like something, time to move on....more
Going with the old cliche ‘it’s not you it’s me.’ I really enjoyed book 1 and 2. But this one has done what is possibly my least favouriDNF on page 308
Going with the old cliche ‘it’s not you it’s me.’ I really enjoyed book 1 and 2. But this one has done what is possibly my least favourite trope in books - a character finds a way to time travel and tries to rewrite history. Aka rewrite the entire 2 last books and the heroes have to stop them. It’s just, if you can’t think of a new story surely don’t continue the series. Don’t use this stupid plot device. Also I think I waited too long between books and I’ve forgotten a lot. I love Wydrin and the others, I’ve given it my best shot but my interest is lost. ...more
I loved The Flatshare and The Switch. But this just doesn’t compare to them at all. A tonne of insta lust and very little else, not my thDNF @ page 78
I loved The Flatshare and The Switch. But this just doesn’t compare to them at all. A tonne of insta lust and very little else, not my thing. I’ll pass....more
First book of 2021, one of my most anticipated reads with numerous 5 star reviews and I cannot finish it.
Ok, so...humour as we all kDNF on page 192.
First book of 2021, one of my most anticipated reads with numerous 5 star reviews and I cannot finish it.
Ok, so...humour as we all know is hugely subjective. What one person finds hilarious someone else might find silly or callous. I loved Beartown, Us Against You and Britt-Marie was here - all by Backman.
But this novel didn’t have the same feel for me at all. I didn’t find the characters funny or endearing I found them infuriating. The way they spoke to the police officers and to each other - I just wasn’t enjoying myself at all.
I know I am in the minority here. Massively. But I still love Backman, I’m not going to rate this one. And I’m not going to let one dud ruin his other books for me ...more
Nothing against the book at all, I’m just not the right audience for it. Also I’m unwell at the moment and my tolerance level is much loDNF @ page 209
Nothing against the book at all, I’m just not the right audience for it. Also I’m unwell at the moment and my tolerance level is much lower than it would usually be.
A couple of quotes I liked.
“The body can be understood as a life support for the brain.”
“Sanity is the thread through the labyrinth of the Minotaur. Once cut, or unravelled, all that lies in wait are gloomy tunnels unfathomable by any map, and what hides there is a beast in human form, wearing our own face.” ...more
I’m sad, I thought I’d love this but there doesn’t seem to be anything different in here than is in The Aeneid. It’s just from Lavinia’DNF at page 180
I’m sad, I thought I’d love this but there doesn’t seem to be anything different in here than is in The Aeneid. It’s just from Lavinia’s perspective but all the events are the same, and I’m bored ...more
I’ve read half of these stories now, and they’re all more or less the same.
They focus on an alcoholic main character, either returninDNF on page 80.
I’ve read half of these stories now, and they’re all more or less the same.
They focus on an alcoholic main character, either returning from prison or doing something that will inevitably send him back to prison.
I will say this truly is ‘dirty realism’. The character makes rape jokes, he is sexist and violent. He is depicted well in the sense that I despised him. It’s also highly realistic as there are types of people like this in the world, which is frightening, but true.
I’m still giving a star rating as like I said I’ve read about 10 of these stories and I feel that’s enough to formulate an opinion. It’s not a bad book but I couldn’t stomach it anymore so I’m leaving it here....more
You know when you take a bite out of something and immediately go “ugh, I don’t like that” and pull a face? Well that’s how I’ve felt reaDNF @ page 68
You know when you take a bite out of something and immediately go “ugh, I don’t like that” and pull a face? Well that’s how I’ve felt reading this. I love a good retelling and I’m all for mixing stuff up, but sometimes it’s too much. Merlin is ageing backwards so he is currently a teenager (like really? What a stupid YA thing to do), I liked the idea of Ari (a girl) being the new Arthur. But the whole Sci Fi aspect was again, just too much. I like the old story, this one messed with it a tad over the top for me.
Sigh. It was better than Uprooted. So it’s got that going for it. But maybe this author just isn’t for me. The writing is extremely denDNF at page 357
Sigh. It was better than Uprooted. So it’s got that going for it. But maybe this author just isn’t for me. The writing is extremely dense, and there are a lot of POVs that aren’t clear which is which. I’m just going to call it quits before I get really fed up. If someone wants to tell me how it ended feel free ...more
Ok nope. I’m out. I cannot wade through this shit any longer.
I was getting a lot of warning flags and bad vibes during this book, including:
“recogniOk nope. I’m out. I cannot wade through this shit any longer.
I was getting a lot of warning flags and bad vibes during this book, including:
“recognised the insecurity balanced perfectly between the push-pull of Eliza’s two protective shells: the bitchy attitude and the skimpy clothes. Or maybe only other girls could see it, like those frequencies only dogs could hear.”
“they associated white values with material success, while they seemed to suspect most black kids of being, at worst, drug dealers and, at best, freeloading bohemians.”
“His sense of rhythm was, for lack of a better term, exceptionally not-white.”
“I’m straight but looking forward to my experimental phase.”
The final straw for me was when the trans guy was referred to as “Jess-who-used-to-be-a-girl.”
I am so out of this shit I am in outer space right now. Dnf’ed at page 168. I didn’t like any of the characters and frankly I could not care less what happens to them....more
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