Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated Consigned to Death (Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-consigned-to-death-by-jane.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
John Finnemore's Double Acts: Series 2: 6 Full-Cast Radio Dramas
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Double Acts Series 1 is the winner of the Writers Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy and the...
Why Mummy Swears
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Why Mummy Swears follows on from Why Mummy Drinks and we join Ellen, mum to Peter and Jane and wife...
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Hazel (2934 KP) rated Old Haunts: A Simon Serrailler Short Story in Books
Oct 21, 2018
Although it's just enough to wet your appetite, it's not enough to really get your teeth into but I would definitely recommend you read the full length stories and use this as an added extra.
Thank you to the publisher, Random House UK, Vintage Publishing via NetGalley in return for an honest and unbiased review.
Unbroken Bond
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Tommy Porter, came into this world whilst the Second World War was in full flow. His home was the...
Uptown Oracle (24 KP) rated The House of Mountfathom in Books
Jun 30, 2017
My favourite aspect was how alive the house felt as it was so full of magic. The House of Mountfathom seemed like another member of the family almost like it had a mind of it's own. There was so much time given to explaining the house, magic and family though, that it reduced the actual plot to the second half of the book.
The House of Mountfathom has a strong focus on family. The Mountfathom family are the protagonists of the book. The Order of Driochta are another kind of family. There's no romance subplot which was a big plus point for me.
Another thing was that the house was in Ireland. I cant think off the top of my head another book I've read based in Ireland. The introduction of both historical aspects and folklore was great. There's also a distinct discussion about class systems. The 'big houses' aka the upper class in Ireland are in trouble, including the Mountfathom house, even though they're trying to keep the peace.
A problem I had was the format seemed odd, I assume it would be best in a printed book. My kindle seemed to push everything together and it was difficult to discern between chapters. The illustrations would have also worked much better within a book. Since this was an e-ARC though, I wouldn't take that into account.
Another problem is the book doesn't seem quite finished. Understandable as Nigel McDowell passed away in February. Although the ambiguous ending does give something towards the mysterious aspect of the book as a whole.
I really enjoyed how McDowell described the hows of magic. The first part of the book follows Luke as he grows up and learns magic. The five principles are distinct in how Luke learns them. I would compare The House of Mountfathom to Lemony Snicket and Neil Gaiman's Coraline. It was a bit dark and creepy in places. Full of intrigue and magic.
BookCritics (259 KP) rated There's Someone In Your House in Books
Sep 13, 2017
Original Score: 2 out of 5
Read Review: https://heartfullofbooks.com/2017/07/20/review-theres-someone-inside-your-house-by-stephanie-perkins/
Loveless by My Bloody Valentine
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Despite this record being the best part of 20 years old, it's as dense and inpenetrable as ever....