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David McK (3752 KP) rated Chill Factor (Weather Warden #3) in Books

Jan 30, 2019  
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Chill Factor (Weather Warden #3)
Rachel Caine
6
7.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
"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.
  
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Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Those People in Books

Aug 12, 2019  
Those People
Those People
Louise Candlish | 2019 | Thriller
7
7.0 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
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.
  
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Eilidh G Clark (177 KP) rated Animal Farm in Books

Jul 2, 2019  
Animal Farm
Animal Farm
George Orwell | 2008 | Fiction & Poetry
8
7.8 (81 Ratings)
Book Rating
Highly political and relevant (0 more)
A bit odd (0 more)
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.
  
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Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Into the Fire in Books

Nov 25, 2019  
Into the Fire
Into the Fire
Gregg Hurwitz | 2020
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
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)!
  
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Shtum in Books

Oct 5, 2020  
Shtum
Shtum
Jem Lester | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
The cover of this book has statements such as "Ten-year-old Jonah can't speak, but it is time his family listened," and "Jonah has never spoken, yet somehow he communicates better than all of the adults in his life." While Jem Lester's debut novel is about Jonah, a child with severe Autism, it is also about a whole lot more than that. This is why I entitled my review of this book, "The Volumes of Silence" despite the cliché. You'll understand better what I mean, from my review of this wonderful novel here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/05/27/the-volumes-of-silence/