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ClareR (5686 KP) rated The Incredible Exploding Man in Books
Aug 29, 2023
Alex Dolan is hired by a multimillionaire to write a book about the Sioux Crossing Supercollider. A dream job for a man who has been struggling for work. When he gets there though, people aren’t as keen as he thinks they will be to divulge any information for him to write his book.
About 4/5 of this book is the build up to what actually happens. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed this larger part. It’s really funny and the character building is excellent. But it did leave me thinking what on Earth the title had to do with the book I was reading. I stuck with it though, and I’m glad I did.
I enjoyed the meandering scene setting, and it does pay off. The last 1/5L the real business of the book was equally as good. I just wish there had been more of it, and I wish that all the characters I’d learnt so much about hadn’t just disappeared. I mean, not literally disappeared. At least it don’t think so…
I really liked the narrative voice in this book, so I think I’m going to go and look for more of Hutchinson’s books. I hear The Fractured Earth series is supposed to be good…
About 4/5 of this book is the build up to what actually happens. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed this larger part. It’s really funny and the character building is excellent. But it did leave me thinking what on Earth the title had to do with the book I was reading. I stuck with it though, and I’m glad I did.
I enjoyed the meandering scene setting, and it does pay off. The last 1/5L the real business of the book was equally as good. I just wish there had been more of it, and I wish that all the characters I’d learnt so much about hadn’t just disappeared. I mean, not literally disappeared. At least it don’t think so…
I really liked the narrative voice in this book, so I think I’m going to go and look for more of Hutchinson’s books. I hear The Fractured Earth series is supposed to be good…
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2173 KP) rated This Pen for Hire (A Jaine Austen Mystery, #1) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Freelance writer Jaine Austen takes on the job of writing a love note for a desperate young man. Then the object of his desire is killed and he is accused of the crime. Can Jaine free him? This is the first in a very funny mystery series. Light and fun. If that's the kind of mystery you enjoy, this is right up your ally.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-this-pen-for-hire-by-laura.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/03/book-review-this-pen-for-hire-by-laura.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
ashezbookz (32 KP) rated I Believe in a Thing Called Love in Books
Jul 5, 2018
this book was so cute and funny - it was so predictable, but the cuteness makes up for that I think.
Des was just adorably clueless, and Luca was .. typical. I don't know why I liked this so much, I gobbled it down in a day and I didn't want it to end.
It was well worth the read either way, and I'm glad I read it. It was kind of along the lines of Geekerella for me, it was major fluff, and major adorable
Des was just adorably clueless, and Luca was .. typical. I don't know why I liked this so much, I gobbled it down in a day and I didn't want it to end.
It was well worth the read either way, and I'm glad I read it. It was kind of along the lines of Geekerella for me, it was major fluff, and major adorable
EmersonRose (320 KP) rated Yes Please in Books
Nov 20, 2019
I decided to listen to this book after my brother got me hooked on watching the TV show Parks and Rec. I thought that Amy had a fun storytelling voice and the tales are funny and interesting. My favorite parts were definitely those that were related to Parks and Rec. Stories about the cast and some really great behind the scenes facts. I didn’t always find myself being able to relate to Amy or sharing her humor, but overall I really enjoyed the read.
Cat Getting Out of a Bag and Other Observations
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Pop-Up Shakespeare: The Complete Works
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Tarkin (14 KP) rated Surprise Me in Books
Oct 27, 2018
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Relatable
Gripping
Slow acceleration, but gripping once you get into it.
So started this book full of optimism, after all, I have loved every Sophie kinsella book I've read so far so why wouldn't I like this one? Took a while to get going, and I was starting to get bored and lose faith ,until about half way through when the plot and pace finally started to pick up. As soon as it got into the swing of it, I couldn't put the book down! Started reading while waiting for my hair dye to work, next thing I know 3 hours have gone by and I should have washed the dye out hours ago! (Its ok, it was non chemical dye, I'm good!) The ending of the book was also not a disappointment. Finished it feeling maybe a little wiser and much better about my own relationship, after relating to some of the thoughts of the main character. Anyway, this book kinda hits home once you've finished it, so if you do get bored, stick with it and you won't be able to put it down!!
Love, Nina: Despatches from Family Life
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* * * WINNER OF THE 2014 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS POPULAR NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR * * * Love, Nina:...
Body Gossip: The Book
Natasha Devon, Ruth Roger and Gok Wan
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The Body Gossip book is an anthology of more than 300 short body stories written by real people from...