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Christine A. (965 KP) rated The October Man (Rivers of London #7.5) in Books

Jul 16, 2019  
The October Man (Rivers of London #7.5)
The October Man (Rivers of London #7.5)
Ben Aaronovitch | 2019 | Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller
7
7.0 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
New location. New characters. (0 more)
Does not include Peter Grant as a main character. (0 more)
Novella set in Germany. Book 7.5 of the Rivers of London series.
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.

The October Man by Ben Aaronovitch is the "#7.5" book in his Rivers of London series. I read the first book, Rivers of London for book club last year and has marked the 2nd book, Moon over Soho, to be read on Goodreads. When the opportunity arose to read this novella, I jumped at the chance. To give a fair review, I read books 2 - 7, not including the novellas, before reading this.

Peter Grant is mentioned in the novella but his German equivalent, Tobias Winter, leads this investigation set in Trier, Germany's oldest city.

While Aaronovitch's writing style and humor show through, I missed the characters I have been fortunate enough to meet in the books set in London. The backdrop of London has become as important as any of the characters.

Setting the novella in Germany was interesting because it allowed us to see the difference between how the German's investigate and the Folly. It brought the magical world into a different point of view as when FBI agent Kimberley Reynolds was around. I would have enjoyed this more if Peter Grant had helped with Tobias Winter's investigation.

I already marked book 8, False Value, to be read.

This 200-word review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 7/15/19.
  
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Daisy (166 KP) rated A Street Cat Named Bob (2016) in Movies

May 15, 2017  
A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
A Street Cat Named Bob (2016)
2016 | Comedy, Drama
9
8.1 (12 Ratings)
Movie Rating Watch
This is such a good film, a must watch. (2 more)
Set on the streets of London and does a good job in portraying life on the street.
Endearing characters and story line.
When your luck is down.....you need a street cat named Bob!
  
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Bird (1704 KP) rated Legend (2015) in Movies

Jun 6, 2017  
Legend (2015)
Legend (2015)
2015 | Drama, Thriller
9
7.7 (28 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Tom Hardy at his absolute best (4 more)
Well written, brilliant dialogue
The 'shotguns' scene in the pub
Captures the fear people has of the Kray's
Does a brilliant job at re-creating the feel of 1960's underworld London
The Tom Hardy Show...
  
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Emily (1430 KP) rated Oblivion with Bells by Underworld in Music

Jun 16, 2020  
Oblivion with Bells by Underworld
Oblivion with Bells by Underworld
2007 | Electronic
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Album Rating
Another of Underworld's great albums where they manage to get the balance between lively and chilled just right. Also has one of their unique 'stream of consciousness' style vocals in Ring Road, which always makes me think of hot summers in London.