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Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Vegetarian: A Novel in Books
Sep 13, 2017
Incredibly creative and disturbing look at transformation
Han Kang is an absolute gem in terms of creative writing and The Vegetarian does not disappoint. It's difficult to explain without completely spoiling the plot but it consists of a woman becoming vegetarian and her subsequent 'transformation'.
The beautiful imagery and the graphic details about mental health is unique, and at times the insanity of the novel resembles Kafka's Metamorphosis. It is definitely in that league of magical realism.
The beautiful imagery and the graphic details about mental health is unique, and at times the insanity of the novel resembles Kafka's Metamorphosis. It is definitely in that league of magical realism.
Christen (28 KP) rated Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge in Books
May 2, 2018
How could I not pick up a book about a group of people who call themselves the Alechemists and make the perfect cocktails to give themselves powers to fight off demons? This is a dream novel for everyone who always picks to play as the mage character. (Like yours truly) Also I would like to take the time to appreciate the fact that coffee baristas act as healers in this story. Thank you Mr. Paul Krueger and cheers.
Molly J (Cover To Cover Cafe) (106 KP) rated Don't Go in Books
Feb 25, 2019
Another amazing novel from this best selling author. Scottoline has once again taken amazingly chiseled characters and whipped up a plot line that will suck you in, turn you inside out, and make you want more. This is beyond 5 stars worthy but I can only give it 5 on here so that's what I will do. It is definitely one you don't want to miss! Grab it now and fall in love with Scottoline's phenomenal writing style.
Imogen SB (4507 KP) rated Seal Team Flix in Tabletop Games
Mar 19, 2019
'This is a design of silent moments and held breath giving way to furious high fives and sore bronchial passages. It’s novel and quite addictive. It’s even extremely difficult propelling repeated play and focused intensity. Take all that and cram it inside that massive box of cardboard goodness and you have one of 2018’s most definitive releases.'
Charlie Theel, Geek & Sundry
https://geekandsundry.com/seal-team-flix-is-a-wild-blend-of-first-person-shooter-and-flicking-discs/
Charlie Theel, Geek & Sundry
https://geekandsundry.com/seal-team-flix-is-a-wild-blend-of-first-person-shooter-and-flicking-discs/
Jeremy King (346 KP) rated The Rum Diary in Books
May 13, 2019
I found this book at on a bench at a park and could not put it down.
The Rum Diary is an early novel by Hunter S. Thompson. It was written in the early 1960s but was not published until 1998.
In this tale you will read about drinking rum, eating burgers, some journalism, rum, the twisted minds of people, rum and more rum while following a American journalist working at a paper in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The Rum Diary is an early novel by Hunter S. Thompson. It was written in the early 1960s but was not published until 1998.
In this tale you will read about drinking rum, eating burgers, some journalism, rum, the twisted minds of people, rum and more rum while following a American journalist working at a paper in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Red Otter (340 KP) rated Mystic Vale: Vale of the Wild in Tabletop Games
May 30, 2019
Vale of the Wild adds new mechanics to the Mystic Vale game, enabling new and novel strategies. It adds leaders, which can focus your game and give you a boost in the slow early game. It also adds cards that care about corruption, either by having as few cards in your field as possible, or as many red symbols as possible for extra points. It adds variety to the lone original strategy of as many green symbols as possible
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated Dead to Writes in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Cassie Ellis is ready to celebrate the launch of her first mystery novel when someone starts killing her contacts. Who could it be? I really connected with the characters and can't wait to spend more time with them. The pacing of the story was a bit uneven, but I still found the book hard to put down.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-dead-to-writes-by-cathy.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-dead-to-writes-by-cathy.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2346 KP) rated Final Curtain in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Aging star Polly Pepper has landed a job in Glendale for the summer reprising her leading role in Mame. But when the director is murdered the second day of rehearsal, she has to clear a co-star. The book is fun and the characters are wacky, but the novel can be overwritten at times.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-final-curtain-by-r-t-jordan.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/04/book-review-final-curtain-by-r-t-jordan.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Lirahlu (37 KP) rated The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic in Books
Mar 15, 2018
Don't get me wrong, I love magic and Pride and Prejudice and the ability to commiserate with a fictional English grad student on the development of a thesis, but I was mostly underwhelmed by this novel. I wanted it to be so much better than it was. Still decent, but it had the ability to be amazing.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated The Girl at the End of the World in Books
Feb 24, 2018
It was a good dystopian fiction. I like how the female was a very strong protagonist. Most fifteen year olds I know would not survive so it seemed a bit unrealistic in that was because she was not a prepper family. That did not distract from the story though. It was well paced and had a good flow. It was a stand alone novel not part of a series and sometimes we need those in our reading lives.