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Erika (17789 KP) rated The Redbreast (Harry Hole #3) (Oslo Sequence #1) in Books

Oct 31, 2017

This novel was the third in the Harry Hole series, but the first in the Oslo sequence, as the Bat and Cockroaches took place outside of Oslo. The novel was well-paced, and I enjoyed reading it the second time, as much as I did the first time. Since this is the first in the Oslo sequence, a lot of the recurring characters are introduce, such as Rakel and Oleg.
They so should have started with this book for the movies.

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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated You Don't Know Me in Books

Aug 9, 2017

You Don't Know Me

Imran Mahmood | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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Very good idea, at times a little tedious

This is a well-written, dialogue based novel, constructed coherently highlighting the theme of gang culture in the UK and the pitfalls of being surrounded by it. While the premise of this novel is superb, after a while the protagonist's monologue becomes a little tedious and I ended up losing focus. It's heartfelt, no doubt, understanding the circumstances of how he ended up in the dock. Good idea but falls a little short.

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Samantha (67 KP) rated The Wicked Will Rise in Books

Jul 7, 2017

The Wicked Will Rise

Danielle Paige | 2015 | Fiction & Poetry

7.6

(7 Ratings)

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Lots of action at the start but not a lot in the remainder of the novel

Will they?

This novel starts with the same level of action that is expected from the previous instalment in the series, although this quickly diminishes as the story continues. I found the majority of this story to be whimsical but lacking any action as the author attempts to build the story to a grand finale which never quite happens.

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Ruth Frampton (577 KP) rated Disney Manga: The Princess and the Frog in Books

Apr 10, 2018

Manga meets Disney may seem a strange combination to some but is one that works once you get your head around how they read. As an almost complete retelling of the Disney film, this is almost a junior novelization of the film version except in graphic novel/manga version. Lacking in colour and detail in it's illustrations the simplicity would serve this as a good introductory novel for youngsters. Tiana and New Orleans always make for a relaxing bedtime read.

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ArecRain (8 KP) rated Her Sexy Challenge in Books

Jan 18, 2018

ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I would be a liar if I said I didnt have a soft spot for firefighters. As cliche as it sounds, its a trope I typically enjoy. Her Sexy Challenge did not disappoint. Humourous, hot, and a couple with tons of chemistry, this novel as an enjoyable read the contemporary romance lovers wont want to pass up. A well rounded novel, I am already looking forward to more from this series.

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AmyBee (4 KP) rated Cloud Atlas in Books

Sep 5, 2018

Cloud Atlas

David Mitchell | 2004 | Fiction & Poetry

7.9

(10 Ratings)

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I found the premise of this novel - a collection of novellas tenuously linked together quite a tedious read. however, it is so well written that I was compelled to read it to the end, yet I still struggled to see what linked them all together. Each story is composed in a different genre or style, from the 17th century to the post apocalyptic future, which shows Mitchell's ability to write multi genre. That is about all this novel had going for it though.

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Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated The Hard Stuff in Books

Oct 27, 2019

This novel is outstanding! It is the second in a series but works just as well as a stand-alone since the author does a great job of giving the reader all the information needed without overwhelming the story. This exciting novel is everything an action thriller should be. It is fun, exciting, riveting and interesting. I can’t wait to read the next Joe the Bouncer book which I’m certain will be a page turner you can’t put down, just like this one.