David Scrimshaw reviewed Half Wild by Sally Green
Review of 'Half Wild' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
Not as compelling as "Half Bad" the first book, but still a good ride.
Not as compelling as "Half Bad" the first book, but still a good ride.
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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 Trigger Warning by Neil Gaiman
In this new anthology, Neil Gaiman pierces the veil of reality to reveal the enigmatic, …
Review of 'Trigger Warning' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
Good stories, of course. I'd just rather read a Neil Gaiman novel.
Good stories, of course. I'd just rather read a Neil Gaiman novel.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Half wild by Sally Green (Half bad trilogy -- 2)
"You will have a powerful Gift, but it s how you use it that will …
Review of 'Half wild' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
Not as compelling as "Half Bad" the first book, but still a good ride.
Not as compelling as "Half Bad" the first book, but still a good ride.
Review of 'Turn Coat (The Dresden Files, #11)' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
I'll just keep reading Jim Butcher until he stops writing. The Dresden books are getting awfully dark. I kind of hope they get a bit lighter.
I'll just keep reading Jim Butcher until he stops writing. The Dresden books are getting awfully dark. I kind of hope they get a bit lighter.
David Scrimshaw reviewed The Boy Who Lost Fairyland by Catherynne M. Valente (duplicate) (Fairyland (4))
When a young troll named Hawthorn is stolen from Fairyland by the Red Wind, he …
Review of 'The Boy Who Lost Fairyland' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
This is book 4 in a series. I loved books 1 and 2, but found book 3 a little dark and not as playful. The Boy Who Lost Fairyland is back to the playfulness and delight with words that I love in this series.
If you felt like you didn't fit in with the other kids or know someone who didn't, this could be a great book for you.
This is book 4 in a series. I loved books 1 and 2, but found book 3 a little dark and not as playful. The Boy Who Lost Fairyland is back to the playfulness and delight with words that I love in this series.
If you felt like you didn't fit in with the other kids or know someone who didn't, this could be a great book for you.
David Scrimshaw reviewed The Boy Who Lost Fairyland by Catherynne M. Valente (Fairyland (4))
When a young troll named Hawthorn is stolen from Fairyland by the Red Wind, he …
Review of 'The Boy Who Lost Fairyland' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
This is book 4 in a series. I loved books 1 and 2, but found book 3 a little dark and not as playful. The Boy Who Lost Fairyland is back to the playfulness and delight with words that I love in this series.
If you felt like you didn't fit in with the other kids or know someone who didn't, this could be a great book for you.
This is book 4 in a series. I loved books 1 and 2, but found book 3 a little dark and not as playful. The Boy Who Lost Fairyland is back to the playfulness and delight with words that I love in this series.
If you felt like you didn't fit in with the other kids or know someone who didn't, this could be a great book for you.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Up in Honey's room by Elmore Leonard
The odd thing about Walter Schoen, German born but now running a butcher shop in …
Review of "Up in Honey's room" on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
Not the most gripping of Elmore Leonard novels, but fun to have some of his work that I still haven't read.
Not the most gripping of Elmore Leonard novels, but fun to have some of his work that I still haven't read.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Up in Honey's Room by Elmore Leonard
The odd thing about Walter Schoen, German born but now running a butcher shop in …
Review of "Up in Honey's Room" on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
Not the most gripping of Elmore Leonard novels, but fun to have some of his work that I still haven't read.
Not the most gripping of Elmore Leonard novels, but fun to have some of his work that I still haven't read.
Review of 'Small Favor (The Dresden Files, #10)' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
I'm going to keep reading these until Jim Butcher stops writing them. One good thing about my getting older is I'm starting to have favourite authors younger than me who will likely outlive me.
I'm going to keep reading these until Jim Butcher stops writing them. One good thing about my getting older is I'm starting to have favourite authors younger than me who will likely outlive me.
Review of 'A Key, An Egg, An Unfortunate Remark' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
This was an easy going read where kindness wins out. And not in a sappy, contrived way.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Thraxas Book Nine by Martin Scott
Review of 'Thraxas Book Nine' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
Thraxas books are always fun. I hope they're around as long as I am.
Thraxas books are always fun. I hope they're around as long as I am.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Review of 'Magic Study' on 'Storygraph'
2 stars
I don't think this series is for me. Characters do things that don't make sense to me and the economics of the world don't add up. But the writing is easy to follow, and I did like the protagonist.
It's just there are too many books that I love reading and want to put my time into them.
I don't think this series is for me. Characters do things that don't make sense to me and the economics of the world don't add up. But the writing is easy to follow, and I did like the protagonist.
It's just there are too many books that I love reading and want to put my time into them.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Funny girl by Nick Hornby
"From the bestselling author of High Fidelity, About a Boy, and A Long Way Down …
Review of 'Funny girl' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
Not the most dramatic Nick Hornby story, but it was an interesting world to be immersed in. Especially since we've been watching some BBC series lately. And this is about mid-60s TV comedy at the BBC.
Not the most dramatic Nick Hornby story, but it was an interesting world to be immersed in. Especially since we've been watching some BBC series lately. And this is about mid-60s TV comedy at the BBC.
Review of 'Half the World (Shattered Sea, #2)' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
A worthwhile second book in the series. The major characters from the first book are minor characters in this book. That took a little getting used to.
Abercrombie has interesting things to say about power, diplomacy and knowledge.
David Scrimshaw reviewed Half the world by Joe Abercrombie
Review of 'Half the world' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
A worthwhile second book in the series. The major characters from the first book are minor characters in this book. That took a little getting used to.
Abercrombie has interesting things to say about power, diplomacy and knowledge.