Matt started reading The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan (The Wheel of Time, #2)

The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan (The Wheel of Time, #2)
The second novel in one of the most influential fantasy series of all time - now also a major TV …
Getting back into reading. A fan of mystery, suspense, and thrillers, among others. I always review my reads, and I make sure to always add them fully onto bookwyrm's database. :)
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66% complete! Matt has read 8 of 12 books.
The second novel in one of the most influential fantasy series of all time - now also a major TV …
This is a short story collection, so this isn't a novel of a murder mystery that needs resolving.
The format works like this:
Of course, each time, Miss Marple is the one who deduces it, and always manages to completely dot the Is and cross the Ts.
While I'm personally a bigger fan of the full novels, these were fun stories to read and try to solve yourself, and like every good mystery novel, you're always kicking yourself for not seeing the obvious answer presented to you at the end. Each story is quite unique as well, and none of them feel like the same one as before, so you're always on your toes trying to figure …
This is a short story collection, so this isn't a novel of a murder mystery that needs resolving.
The format works like this:
Of course, each time, Miss Marple is the one who deduces it, and always manages to completely dot the Is and cross the Ts.
While I'm personally a bigger fan of the full novels, these were fun stories to read and try to solve yourself, and like every good mystery novel, you're always kicking yourself for not seeing the obvious answer presented to you at the end. Each story is quite unique as well, and none of them feel like the same one as before, so you're always on your toes trying to figure it out.
A WEEKLY DINNER PARTYTEN AMATEUR SLEUTHSTHE TUESDAY NIGHT CLUB MURDERS
On a quiet Tuesday in St Mary Mead, …
A WEEKLY DINNER PARTYTEN AMATEUR SLEUTHSTHE TUESDAY NIGHT CLUB MURDERS
On a quiet Tuesday in St Mary Mead, …
Being a video-game tie-in, I wasn't really sure if this was going to be worth the time, but I can say for sure that it most certainly was.
The book is faithful to the game itself in terms of lore and consistency, writing characters referenced in ancient texts and dialogue, and does a good job explaining how the world of Gielinor is at it is today (i.e. what the game has).
The book makes use of various twists and turns, and always has you trying to figure out and think what's going to happen next, and who is up to what. Admittedly the subtlety of the "main villain" is perhaps as subtle as a brick, but it's still entertaining attempting to weave the web yourself before the book does it for you.
The characters are likeable and you feel for them as time goes on, and despite the different allegiances …
Being a video-game tie-in, I wasn't really sure if this was going to be worth the time, but I can say for sure that it most certainly was.
The book is faithful to the game itself in terms of lore and consistency, writing characters referenced in ancient texts and dialogue, and does a good job explaining how the world of Gielinor is at it is today (i.e. what the game has).
The book makes use of various twists and turns, and always has you trying to figure out and think what's going to happen next, and who is up to what. Admittedly the subtlety of the "main villain" is perhaps as subtle as a brick, but it's still entertaining attempting to weave the web yourself before the book does it for you.
The characters are likeable and you feel for them as time goes on, and despite the different allegiances and factions in the universe, the book does a good job to not paint any of them as 'the evil', and rather the story is kind of a tragedy of people not working together past their differences.
All in all, a worthwhile read if you're a fan of RuneScape and the lore of Gielinor.
Asgarnia's fate hangs in the balance.
Disparate tribes unite under the banner of Lord Raddallin, and his enemies look on …
Asgarnia's fate hangs in the balance.
Disparate tribes unite under the banner of Lord Raddallin, and his enemies look on …
The Eye of the World is not a particularly gripping book at first - pretty much nothing of major note occurs for the first 500-600 pages, but instead spends its time having the characters travel through the world to introduce the reader to all the many factions and groups that populate the world.
The prose is very detailed, perhaps a little too much, but makes it easy to imagine you're there seeing and feeling what the characters do. I didn't realise how attached to the characters I felt even early on, but the writing is fantastic.
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would - staying up until 1am to finish it off without realising - and will definitely be reading the rest of the series! The payoff towards the end leaves a lot of room for whatever will happen next and will make you want to get …
The Eye of the World is not a particularly gripping book at first - pretty much nothing of major note occurs for the first 500-600 pages, but instead spends its time having the characters travel through the world to introduce the reader to all the many factions and groups that populate the world.
The prose is very detailed, perhaps a little too much, but makes it easy to imagine you're there seeing and feeling what the characters do. I didn't realise how attached to the characters I felt even early on, but the writing is fantastic.
I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would - staying up until 1am to finish it off without realising - and will definitely be reading the rest of the series! The payoff towards the end leaves a lot of room for whatever will happen next and will make you want to get the next book.
Discover the first novel in one of the most influential fantasy series of all time - now also a major …
Discover the first novel in one of the most influential fantasy series of all time - now also a major …
Shockingly, I've never actually read Agatha Christie before despite her fame, but I am very glad I did in the end.
This is a classic cosy crime book, starting off in a sleepy little English village with not much going on, and then the usual suspects, motives, and red herrings.
The story is always constantly presenting information to you, and keeps you guessing until the very end. It dots the Is and crosses the Ts quite well at the end with a satisfying conclusion.
All-in-all, I most certainly plan to read the rest of the Miss Marple series if they're as good at this one.
A QUITE ENGLISH VILLAGE A SHOCKING MURDER AN UNLIKELY DETECTIVE
Nobody liked Colonel Protheroe.
So, when he's found dead in …
A QUITE ENGLISH VILLAGE A SHOCKING MURDER AN UNLIKELY DETECTIVE
Nobody liked Colonel Protheroe.
So, when he's found dead in …
The sequel to Magie Murders, I was wondering how Horowitz would be able to use the story within a story format again that would still make for a good story.
Luckily, Horowitz is a genius once again, this time leading with the crime and having the book work as a primary piece of evidence, as with all whodunnits, it's not apparent why it is relevant until the final chapter slaps you in the face with an explanation that makes it all make sense in a satisfying conclusion.
The Susan Ryeland books are a fantastic twist in the cozy crime genre and I recommend them all to those who enjoy the genre.
Retired publisher Susan Ryeland is running a small hotel on a Greek island with her long-term boyfriend. It should be …