David Scrimshaw reviewed Lobster Is the Best Medicine by Liz Climo
Review of 'Lobster Is the Best Medicine' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
These are delightful cartoons.
And, of course, it is all talking animals.
Reviews and Comments
An avid sci-fi and fantasy reader who sometimes does historical fiction or even mainstream.
You might notice that most of my reviews are 5 stars. That's because if I start reading a book that doesn't engage me, I stop reading it. Life is too short. I've realized that it's not fair to review a book I haven't read and nobody really needs to hear why I didn't get into a book especially when they might like it.
My goals with reviews are to be brief and give other potential readers an idea of why they might like the book. I leave it to the marketing people and other reviewers to describe the plots.
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David Scrimshaw reviewed Rosewater by Tade Thompson (The Wormwood Trilogy -- book 1)
"Rosewater is a town on the edge. A community formed around the edges of a …
Review of 'Rosewater' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
A captivating read.
Science fiction that takes place in Nigeria, which is a nice change, and it's a story that would only make sense in Nigeria.
The story is a lot more about psychology than technology, which is also a nice change for me.
I'm looking forward to #2 and #3.
A captivating read.
Science fiction that takes place in Nigeria, which is a nice change, and it's a story that would only make sense in Nigeria.
The story is a lot more about psychology than technology, which is also a nice change for me.
I'm looking forward to #2 and #3.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Besieged by Kevin Hearne
Review of 'Besieged' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
This is a handy collection for any Iron Druid fans who want to fill in the gaps.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Staked by Kevin Hearne
"Iron Druid Atticus O'Sullivan, hero of Kevin Hearne's epic New York Times bestselling urban fantasy …
Review of 'Staked' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
Have I mentioned the talking dog in this series? We get a second talking dog!
Review of 'A Better Man (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #15)' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
I just want Inspector Gamache to solve murders.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey
Ivy Gamble was born without magic and never wanted it.
Ivy Gamble is perfectly …
Review of 'Magic for Liars' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
I'm not super-big on mysteries, but a I found this story about a non-magic person surrounded by magicians engaging.
I'm not super-big on mysteries, but a I found this story about a non-magic person surrounded by magicians engaging.
Review of 'Chasing the Phoenix: A Science Fiction Novel' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
I love Darger and Surplus.
If you like a weird post-post-apocalyptic future like out Gene Wolfe's [b:The Shadow of the Torturer|60211|The Shadow of the Torturer (The Book of the New Sun, #1)|Gene Wolfe|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1329650008l/60211.SX50.jpg|762497], and you like lovable rogue conmen, you have to read Swanwick's Darger and Surplus stories.
I love Darger and Surplus.
If you like a weird post-post-apocalyptic future like out Gene Wolfe's [b:The Shadow of the Torturer|60211|The Shadow of the Torturer (The Book of the New Sun, #1)|Gene Wolfe|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1329650008l/60211.SX50.jpg|762497], and you like lovable rogue conmen, you have to read Swanwick's Darger and Surplus stories.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Besieged by Kevin Hearne (The iron druid chronicles)
Kevin Hearne: Besieged (2017)
"Atticus O'Sullivan is a Druid who has walked the earth for over 2,000 years--and had …
Review of 'Besieged' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
This is a handy collection for any Iron Druid fans who want to fill in the gaps.
Review of 'Child of Fire (Twenty Palaces, #1)' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
Kind of like what would happen if Jack Reacher wound up in an urban fantasy problem.
David Scrimshaw reviewed The Wicked King by Holly Black (Folk of the Air)
As seneschal to High King Cardan, Jude must fight to keep control of the Faerie …
Review of 'The Wicked King' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
I was almost inclined not to read this because the fairyland our human heroine is navigating is not a fun place to be.
But this is a good story.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Eight skilled gentlemen by Barry Hughart
Review of 'Eight skilled gentlemen' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
This was fun.
If you enjoy gentle humour, fantasy, and foreign culture, the chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox, are rewarding.
But I have to admit that I was sad to learn that Barry Hughart had intended to write seven books, not only three, in the series, but had a falling out with his publishers. And now he's gone, so we'll never get more.
This was fun.
If you enjoy gentle humour, fantasy, and foreign culture, the chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox, are rewarding.
But I have to admit that I was sad to learn that Barry Hughart had intended to write seven books, not only three, in the series, but had a falling out with his publishers. And now he's gone, so we'll never get more.
David Scrimshaw rated Shattered (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #7): 4 stars
Shattered (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #7) by Kevin Hearne (The iron Druid chronicles)
"This hilarious and action-packed urban fantasy series is set in a modern world in which all the gods of every …
David Scrimshaw reviewed Staked (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #8) by Kevin Hearne (The iron druid chronicles -- 8)
"Iron Druid Atticus O'Sullivan, hero of Kevin Hearne's epic New York Times bestselling urban fantasy …
Review of 'Staked (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #8)' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
Have I mentioned the talking dog in this series? We get a second talking dog!
Review of 'Scourged (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #10)' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
It's sad that this series is finished. But it is a satisfying ending.
It's sad that this series is finished. But it is a satisfying ending.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey
Ivy Gamble has never wanted to be magic. She is perfectly happy with her life …
Review of 'Magic for Liars' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
I'm not super-big on mysteries, but a I found this story about a non-magic person surrounded by magicians engaging.
I'm not super-big on mysteries, but a I found this story about a non-magic person surrounded by magicians engaging.