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David McK (3562 KP) rated Murder on the Orient Express in Books
Dec 27, 2021
As a general rule, I'm not really big into murder mystery whodunnits, generally finding them boring, (sometimes) obvious and just, well, generally a little bit stale.
That may be why I'd never read perhaps Agatha Christie's most famous murder story before, or even had any interest in which any of the (numerous) films, TV series or plays based around the same.
Which is a long way of saying that I came into this 'cold', as it were, knowing little beyond the fact that it was a Hercule Poirot mystery (thanks to the 2017 Kenneth Branagh movie, which I hadn't seen), and that the murder was on a train (d'uh!) just as it ran into snow whilst on a journey.
Now that I've read it, I have to say: I found little to cause me to revise my opinion of murder mysteries in general.
That's not to say that it is bad, per se, just that it never really hooked me all that much: indeed, at times it felt more like a chore to read than something enjoyable. Indeed, I'm sorry to say, the reveal of just who carried out the crime also completely failed to elicit any form of surprise or emotion at all from me: not that I saw it coming but just that, well, it almost felt like a relief when it did.
All I can say is: sorry, any Poirot fans!
That may be why I'd never read perhaps Agatha Christie's most famous murder story before, or even had any interest in which any of the (numerous) films, TV series or plays based around the same.
Which is a long way of saying that I came into this 'cold', as it were, knowing little beyond the fact that it was a Hercule Poirot mystery (thanks to the 2017 Kenneth Branagh movie, which I hadn't seen), and that the murder was on a train (d'uh!) just as it ran into snow whilst on a journey.
Now that I've read it, I have to say: I found little to cause me to revise my opinion of murder mysteries in general.
That's not to say that it is bad, per se, just that it never really hooked me all that much: indeed, at times it felt more like a chore to read than something enjoyable. Indeed, I'm sorry to say, the reveal of just who carried out the crime also completely failed to elicit any form of surprise or emotion at all from me: not that I saw it coming but just that, well, it almost felt like a relief when it did.
All I can say is: sorry, any Poirot fans!
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated 1222 in Books
Jan 15, 2018
I wasn't quite sure what to make of this book when I started reading it. I can typically figure out the general direction of a book's plot within a few chapters but, this book kept me guessing right to the very last page. I love that! There was a great deal of misdirection throughout the story but it wasn't confusing at all. In fact you don't actually realize you are being distracted until you are done reading and thinking back on the details of the story.
The book is a masterfully written, unusual crime book. Hanne is an interesting character with all kinds of depth. I look forward to seeing more vrom this author!
The book is a masterfully written, unusual crime book. Hanne is an interesting character with all kinds of depth. I look forward to seeing more vrom this author!
Domonique (0 KP) rated Looking for Alaska in Books
May 12, 2018
I really loved this book. I'll admit, I did think the after would prove to be the end of Alaska, but now that I think about it, it makes sense in the context of how the story was told. I liked that Miles, aka Pudge, was just a regular kid trying to survive high school, and just life in general. I loved the Colonel, he seemed like someone I would have liked to know. Alaska was a complex character; she seemed so full of and energy at times, and angry and unpredictable at others. Life is precious and you just have to live each moment like it's your last, maybe we're all just searching for "the great perhaps."
Auburn (57 KP) rated Mirror, Mirror in Books
Apr 10, 2019
Thank you Disney and NetGalley for granting my wish to read this.
First off I need to say that anyone who loves the Evil Queen, snow white, or has read the other stand alone villians book needs to read this one stat. It is so well thought out and gives the reader that much more. The dual stories/views expands not just what we thought we know but what could have been. While I will never feel perfectly happy thoughts for the evil Queen, I mean she is evil. This definitely helped me to want to find out more about the villains in general. Maybe start a fanclub for slightly misunderstood characters.
First off I need to say that anyone who loves the Evil Queen, snow white, or has read the other stand alone villians book needs to read this one stat. It is so well thought out and gives the reader that much more. The dual stories/views expands not just what we thought we know but what could have been. While I will never feel perfectly happy thoughts for the evil Queen, I mean she is evil. This definitely helped me to want to find out more about the villains in general. Maybe start a fanclub for slightly misunderstood characters.
tonidavis (353 KP) rated Scythe (Arc of a Scythe #1) in Books
Mar 26, 2018
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Scythe Faraday
One of the best premises I've read
I'm a big Ya fan along with Dysatopic books so I was excited about reading this book.
The premise itself is brilliant if we irradiated death via disease and accident the general population would eventually expand so it couldn't hold everyone so the sytche where created taking as few people as possible to maintain order but like all things evenatlly power will seep in somewhere and corrupt this is a great story and I can't wait to see where it goes next.
THE lead charcter are Citra and Rowan selected by Scythe Faraday to become his apprentices however evenatlly only one can have the job.
The premise itself is brilliant if we irradiated death via disease and accident the general population would eventually expand so it couldn't hold everyone so the sytche where created taking as few people as possible to maintain order but like all things evenatlly power will seep in somewhere and corrupt this is a great story and I can't wait to see where it goes next.
THE lead charcter are Citra and Rowan selected by Scythe Faraday to become his apprentices however evenatlly only one can have the job.
Caffeinated Fae (464 KP) rated Columbine in Books
Jul 10, 2018
I was in grade school when the events of Columbine happened. There was no way to escape the horrendous details that happened at Columbine. I still have snapshot memories associated with the news reports. The events at Columbine have always made me queasy but I have always wanted to learn more.
This book was horrifying but beautifully researched. I have to admit, I've owned this book for many years and I finally sat down and read/listened to it. Honestly, this was one of the hardest books I have ever listened to.
I would recommend this book to many people. It's a fascinating read for any fan of true crime, criminology, social psychology, and general sociology.
This book was horrifying but beautifully researched. I have to admit, I've owned this book for many years and I finally sat down and read/listened to it. Honestly, this was one of the hardest books I have ever listened to.
I would recommend this book to many people. It's a fascinating read for any fan of true crime, criminology, social psychology, and general sociology.