Ross (3284 KP) rated Where Gods Fear to Go in Books
Apr 15, 2020
There are some shock twists spread throughout the book, a number of unexpected deaths, some long-anticipated ones and some excellent character interaction,
My favourite aspect of these books has been the wonderful narration with such with and humour. The story is not a hostage to the humour but these are books that refuse to take themselves too seriously.
There are some brilliant thrilling set piece sequences in this book and while there was something of a dip around the halfway point it really kept my engagement and enjoyment up throughout.
Given the brutal covers these books really surprised me, being touching, funny (at times just plain daft) and highly original. If ever the phrase "don't judge a book by its cover" was to apply to a specific series it is this one. Fans of epic fantasy will love the story, fans of Pratchett and Abercrombie will love the wit and dialogue.
The Trespasser: Dublin Murder Squad
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In bestselling Tana French’s newest “tour de force” (The New York Times), being on the Murder...
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Leadership
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Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How does adversity affect the growth of...
Love Goes to Buildings on Fire: Music Made New in New York City in the ’70s
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Crime was everywhere, the government was broke and the city's infrastructure was collapsing, but...
The Girl Who Digs Graves (The Gravedigger #1)
7.0
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My name is Helena Pierce, Hel for short. I’m a gravedigger... well I was when I was alive anyway. ...
Doctor Who - Series 9 (New Season 9)
8.0
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The ninth series of the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who premiered on 19...
In the Hurricane’s Eye: The Genius of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown
8.5
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The thrilling story of the year that won the Revolutionary War from the New York Times bestselling...
Second Wind: A Sunfish Sailor, an Island, and the Voyage That Brought a Family Together
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ClareR (5854 KP) rated Love Orange in Books
Jan 23, 2023
I can see why Jenny becomes increasingly frustrated with Hank - from his constant references to his Viking heritage, to his Mindfulness - he has little time for her.
Jenny hates her job, and decides to do something meaningful by writing to a prison inmate. She looks forward to receiving his letters that smell of oranges and taste rather too nice when she licks them. To be fair, it seems reasonable to lick an envelope (yes, I know how this sounds!) if it helps her though the daily drudgery and having to put up with in-laws who clearly dislike her.
Jenny’s life may look perfect on the outside, but it’s anything but that.
There’s a rather sizeable reference to the opioid crisis in the US that I found interesting, but what I found MOST interesting was how Jenny appeared to be completely hollowed out by her boring life, the lack of attention and care she gets from her husband and children, and what’s expected of her from society. I’d want to escape her life too.
There’s some seriously dark humour in this, and it does come across as bleak. But I thoroughly enjoyed it.