I've been on a reading roll these past few weeks! All the traveling really gives me so much more reading time.
So that was the fourth and final part ofI've been on a reading roll these past few weeks! All the traveling really gives me so much more reading time.
So that was the fourth and final part of the Small Spaces series by Katherine Arden, and while this one was better than #3, it was not my favourite. I guess that the novelty and scary-ness of #1 was hard to beat. This book really tries again, by including clowns (I hate clowns), but the storyline is similar to the other books, so it is quite predictable. I also found the writing repetitive and choppy compared to the author's other books. Entertaining, but if I want to reread anything by this author, it would definitely be the Winternight trilogy....more
Unfortunately not as good as the first books.. lots of repetitive writing, especially in the beginning. The story is very random, compared to the otheUnfortunately not as good as the first books.. lots of repetitive writing, especially in the beginning. The story is very random, compared to the others. It was not scary and felt rushed.. I really want to like this book, but it just didn't work for me....more
I read this book front to back! What a great resource. I have read the Lord of the Rings and many other works by Tolkien many times, including the HisI read this book front to back! What a great resource. I have read the Lord of the Rings and many other works by Tolkien many times, including the History of Middle Earth series, so for me there was no real new information or insights. I do recommend this book to people who pick up the Lord of the Rings for the first time, to really use it as intended, as a reading companion. It clarifies things that can be confusing during the first read. It is really like a dictionary, so what could have improved is some extra info explaining the LOTR appendices....more
What a fun story! I usually have some trouble with Terry's books trying to keep track of everything, resulting in me needing to read everything twice,What a fun story! I usually have some trouble with Terry's books trying to keep track of everything, resulting in me needing to read everything twice, but that was not the case with this book! Great characters, some old favourites, fun story! Can't wait to read the other books in the Tiffany series!...more
Another fun Terry Pratchett book. The first half was very enjoyable for me, easy to follow along. Second half he lost me a bit, with the play, and theAnother fun Terry Pratchett book. The first half was very enjoyable for me, easy to follow along. Second half he lost me a bit, with the play, and the king, and the ghost.. I have this often with Sir Pratchett's books, so it was not really a surprise to me. The writing is sometimes a little to erratic for me to follow along. But, fun none the less!...more
What can I say about a classic like this.. a story that I have read/watched/heard many times, but is still magical and whimsical every time I read it.What can I say about a classic like this.. a story that I have read/watched/heard many times, but is still magical and whimsical every time I read it. A quick read, fast paced. There's some good quotes in here for all ages and situations....more
Nice short story about the Discworld witches, can be found for free online. Granny Weatherwax is surprisingly nice, after she's been asked to step dowNice short story about the Discworld witches, can be found for free online. Granny Weatherwax is surprisingly nice, after she's been asked to step down in the witches' contest, one she always wins. Funny like always, the short stories by Terry Pratchett are really entertaining....more
Nice and cute follow up to Truckers. The nomes (they are gnomes) now have to deal with a human coming into their quarry and end up driving yet anotherNice and cute follow up to Truckers. The nomes (they are gnomes) now have to deal with a human coming into their quarry and end up driving yet another big man made thing to their next place, where they will hopefully be safe. A quick read, on to the next!...more
What a fun story! The nomes are a funny little folk. I feel like this book is a little more geared to a younger audience (as opposed to most of Terry What a fun story! The nomes are a funny little folk. I feel like this book is a little more geared to a younger audience (as opposed to most of Terry Pratchetts books), but it's definitely entertaining for adults as well. A nice quick read, on to part two!...more
Hilarious short story of DEATH visiting two friends. Death's a collector, but not of the same things as music freak Wayne.. though he appreciates the Hilarious short story of DEATH visiting two friends. Death's a collector, but not of the same things as music freak Wayne.. though he appreciates the collecting and really wants to meet Wayne. This cracked me up, Death's one of my favourite Discworld characters....more
Wonderful second part of the Last King series. Many adventures, loads of travelling. True Tad Williams epic fantasy, so buckle up for a long read. SomWonderful second part of the Last King series. Many adventures, loads of travelling. True Tad Williams epic fantasy, so buckle up for a long read. Some really interesting things happened that got me totally surprised!...more
Wow, this was a perfect read! I admit for me it was hard to get into, since in the previous Osten Ard books I was never really interested in the immorWow, this was a perfect read! I admit for me it was hard to get into, since in the previous Osten Ard books I was never really interested in the immortals (Norns/Sithi). The humans and trolls were just so much more relatable to me. But after maybe a hundred pages, I got really into the story of the Brothers of the Wind from the viewpoint of Changeling Servant Pamon Kes. Ofcourse, it was the writing that really drew me in. This is a prequel to the original Memory, Sorrow & Thorn series and describes the events that happened between the brothers Hakatri and Ineluki before Ineluki "became" the Storm King. Now I want to know even more!...more
**spoiler alert** Oh wow, this book was a wild ride! For the second half, I couldn't put it down and read it in one go. A great blend of fantasy & hor**spoiler alert** Oh wow, this book was a wild ride! For the second half, I couldn't put it down and read it in one go. A great blend of fantasy & horror elements. The realms Lisette had to get through were very imaginative and they were well described, I could really imagine being there as well. The book is well written, the story flows well, especially the second half of the book. The end leaves a lot of things open, so I hope there will be a follow up! I think the end role of Xavier, Desmond & the money needed some more closure and attention. Other than that, definitely recommended.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC. Opinions given are my honest thoughts....more
Wow.. what an intense 14 hours of reading this book was! And that end... I am patiently waiting for the next installment!
This is another typical Tad WWow.. what an intense 14 hours of reading this book was! And that end... I am patiently waiting for the next installment!
This is another typical Tad Williams book, quite long but wonderfully written and great character development. In this part we learn more about the Norns and Sithi and the intension of the Norns to start a war that will eliminate the mortals. In the Hayholt some exciting surprises happen and Princess Lillia has quite an adventure! King Simon and Queen Miriamele have a rough time.. I don't want to spoil it so I won't elaborate, but I loved reading this part of the series and it really got me sitting on the edge of my seat.
The only thing I miss is the beautiful Michael Whelan artwork that was featured on the other books in the series.. but maybe I just need to get used to this!...more
To be honest I only bought this because of the cover. I had no idea what this book was about and I'd never heard of it before. It did not disappoint! To be honest I only bought this because of the cover. I had no idea what this book was about and I'd never heard of it before. It did not disappoint! It's a beautiful story of friendship set in a magical sea world. Some parts of it were pretty hard to follow for me, but rereading always helps for those chapters. The end was satisfying enough but I do wish it was a little more edgy. The writing is beautiful and the descriptions vivid. Happy I picked this up!...more
Listened to this as an audiobook, a recommendation from a friend! Really, really loved this magical story. Now I also need the book in hardcopy to reaListened to this as an audiobook, a recommendation from a friend! Really, really loved this magical story. Now I also need the book in hardcopy to read and it's followup. ...more
I loved this short novel, based on 17th century witch hunts. It's engagingly written and truely has some beautiful passages. Some chapters were a littI loved this short novel, based on 17th century witch hunts. It's engagingly written and truely has some beautiful passages. Some chapters were a little confusing to me, but that was solved after rereading some pieces a few times. Loved the main characters and the setting. Definetely recommended for people who love magical reads....more
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