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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Gritty and grim. But not too much for me.
As a naval fiction buff, I particularly liked how this had a consistent naval tradition that didn't copy the ranks and rules of the 1800-era British navy.
If you like fantasy that is so bleak it makes Game of Thrones seem cheerful, this is for you.
"The greatest philosopher of all time is offering to sell his soul to the Devil. …
A fun, brief read.
I should probably read it again sometime, because I'm not sure what really happened.
THE ULTIMATE CHASE
Days ago, Belisarius pulled off the most audacious con job in history. …
This second volume in the series has a good fast-moving story with big ideas and more depth on some of the characters from the first volume.
I'm looking forward to the next installment.
Gamache has still got it.
Call me a sap, but I really enjoy a story where the humans are the underdogs and a bunch of janitors win the day because of their advanced skills with cleaning technology.
I'm not surprised I liked this because Martha Wells recommended it.
Here are four urgent stories from author and activist Cory Doctorow, four social, technological and economic visions of the world …
Fun in the desert.
These Iron Druid stories are a good substitute for Harry Dresden stories.
Call me a sap, but I really enjoy a story where the humans are the underdogs and a bunch of janitors win the day because of their advanced skills with cleaning technology.
I'm not surprised I liked this because Martha Wells recommended it.
I usually avoid time travel stories, but these Alice Payne stories are good romps.
The fox dreams of being the terror of the barnyard. But no one is intimidated …
I don't usually go for graphic novels, but this one completely worked for me.
Maybe because the drawings were simple.
Or more likely because all the characters are talking animals.
These Iron Druid stories are a good substitute for Harry Dresden stories.
