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Dana (24 KP) rated The Time Machine in Books
Mar 23, 2018
I surprisingly enjoyed this book. I have tried reading one of Wells' books before and just couldn't get into it. This one shocked me. There are a lot of really cool theories about the future of the world with a great about of creepiness in it. I would recommend this to people who only have a short amount of time to read a book because this is only really 71 pages of novel, the rest are essays. The characters, though they did not really do much, were all pretty interesting. Look out for the light imagery throughout the novel, because there is a lot!
Erika (17789 KP) rated The Anomaly in Books
Jun 19, 2018
The publisher is selling this book hard, comparing it to the X-Files, Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider, and Dan Brown (ew). This novel is about a dude who has a youtube show to seek out different truths and whatnot, basically, a tinge of Ancient Aliens with some Tomb Raider thrown in there.
There was also an indication that this might be somewhat of a horror, though it wasn't, I've read more graphic descriptions of death in a Jo Nesbo novel.
The book took a little bit to get going, but after it did, I demolished it in two 150 page reading stretches. This book is officially released 19 June 2018.
There was also an indication that this might be somewhat of a horror, though it wasn't, I've read more graphic descriptions of death in a Jo Nesbo novel.
The book took a little bit to get going, but after it did, I demolished it in two 150 page reading stretches. This book is officially released 19 June 2018.
MoMoBookDiary (20 KP) rated Good Me, Bad Me in Books
Oct 1, 2018
I found this novel to be very disturbing – but isn’t that the point of psychological thrillers?
The author has told a very interesting, yet chilling, tale which I found difficult to read at times but was so hooked that I had to keep reading – and read it in a day.
I did struggle with the author’s style of writing at the beginning. It seemed more young adult fiction than psychological but once I got over the tone I did enjoy the book, although did find it predictable.
Thanks to Ali Land, Penguin UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this new and exciting novel for 2017.
The author has told a very interesting, yet chilling, tale which I found difficult to read at times but was so hooked that I had to keep reading – and read it in a day.
I did struggle with the author’s style of writing at the beginning. It seemed more young adult fiction than psychological but once I got over the tone I did enjoy the book, although did find it predictable.
Thanks to Ali Land, Penguin UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this new and exciting novel for 2017.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Watcher In The Woods in Books
Jan 1, 2019
I am always excited for a new Rockton novel. This one did not disappoint. The action picks up immediately after the end of the last novel making the series run seamlessly. We get to find out a bit more about Casey, Rockton and its residents, which is a rich source material that author Kelley Armstrong knows how to utilize. Learning about Casey’s family was interesting although, in one of the very few issues with these books, it seems unbelievable that her parents would have behaved a certain way being “scientists” and considering themselves “overachieving medical geniuses”. Either way, Kelley Armstrong can do no wrong in my opinion. A must read!!
David McK (3562 KP) rated Chill Factor (Weather Warden #3) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
"Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely"
Taking that maxim to heart, the third novel in Rachel Caine's Weather Warden series picks up from where the second - 'Heat Stroke' - left off. Set primarily in and around Las Vegas, this novel introduces a new organisation - the Ma'at - and also refers back to previously unmentioned events in Joanne's life. I also reckon you would need to have read the previous novels to get the full import of what is happening, what the occassional reference to events in those novels.
While still an enjoyable read, this also didn't quite grab me as much as the previous two in the series.
Taking that maxim to heart, the third novel in Rachel Caine's Weather Warden series picks up from where the second - 'Heat Stroke' - left off. Set primarily in and around Las Vegas, this novel introduces a new organisation - the Ma'at - and also refers back to previously unmentioned events in Joanne's life. I also reckon you would need to have read the previous novels to get the full import of what is happening, what the occassional reference to events in those novels.
While still an enjoyable read, this also didn't quite grab me as much as the previous two in the series.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Those People in Books
Aug 12, 2019
This novel was many times funny, though it was not meant to be. The self-absorption and narcissistic nature of most, if not all, the characters make this a sort of parody of the situation. The character development and the clear agenda each one has feels very color-by-numbers and, even though they are one-dimensional, they are very realistic and relatable. The concept is novel although the plot is a bit discombobulated. I enjoyed the thoughts and feelings this book evoked in me perhaps more than the book itself. The exploration into the human condition and how the relationships begin to break down was fascinating.
Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) rated Animal Farm in Books
Jul 2, 2019
Clever but a bit weird
I have been wanting to read this book for a long time and thought I would fit it in as a quick filler while I have essays to write. I had great expectations for the novel and whilst my expectations were met, I wasn't overwhelmed. I guess like 1984, the time in which the novel was written makes the work a classic. Its a simple read and cleverly structured. Using animals make the book simpler and perhaps easier to carry a political message without getting too messy. All in all, I'm not blown away but I did enjoy it.
Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Into the Fire in Books
Nov 25, 2019
The great thing about reading the fifth novel in this thrilling series is that you know what to expect and Gregg Hurwitz does not disappoint! While this novel had a few wonderful debuts (Dog the Rhodesian Ridgeback) the best “new” element was seeing Orphan X vulnerable and human. Although it has been said and implied throughout the previous books that he can/does get hurt, his exceptional training and amazing (reflexes? talent?) proficiency make it highly unlikely. To see him struggle with physical challenges as well as his spiritual and emotional ones continues to round out this character we have come to know (somewhat) and love (unequivocally)!
Killing Commendatore
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The novel relates the story of an unnamed 36-year-old portrait artist living in Tokyo. When his...
The Infinite Future
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The Infinite Future is a mindbending novel that melds two page-turning books in one. The first tells...