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The Private Patient by P.D. James – Review
The Private Patient (Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries) by P.D. James
No TagThe Private Patient takes a while to get going, as P.D.James takes her time setting her stage — here essentially Cheverell Manor (“regarded as one of the loveliest Tudor manor houses in England”), a property where plastic surgeon Chandler-Powell treats some of his patients. There is not a huge staff there, but from a surgical assistant to nurses and household staff there is a colourful cast of characters, and they are patiently introduced, each shown in their roles (and some clearly at some crossroads in their lives) as events unfold that lead inexorably (as the book’s opening sentence already warns) to murder.
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The Sorcerer’s House by Gene Wolfe – Review
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The Sorcerer’s House by Gene Wolfe “The Sorcerer’s House” was super-fun; now “pure fun” and Gene Wolfe is something that is usually incongruous since his books like the awesome three Sun series are dark and demanding, but this one is just a zany novel end to end. A holder of 2 PhD’s – for reasons
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan – Review
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The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan I’ll admit, I have been disappointed with the paranormal YA novels I’ve read lately. I’ve read some great novels, but many of the hyped, popular novels that everyone else has loved have fell flat for me. I knew I wanted to read The Forest of Hands
The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova – Review
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The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova To start with the good points: Holy cow, can Kostova write some gorgeous descriptive prose! Describing painting has to be second only to describing music in terms of difficulty, but Kostova is so good at describing the various artworks that she mentions that even I, with my extremely limited
Retromancer by Robert Rankin – Review
about 6 months ago - No comments
Retromancer by Robert Rankin Retromancer returns us to the adventures of Rizla and that paragon of perfection, Hugo Rune. The story begins with young Rizla awakening to discover that not only has the past been changed by evil forces and the Nazis have won the war, but he is also now expected to get a
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson – Review
about 7 months ago - No comments
Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson With an interesting story, very pleasant characters and a strong magic system an author can turn a novel in a success, but Brandon Sanderson makes one more firm step in that direction with the world-building of “Warbreaker”. The story is set in only one location, the city of T’Telir, the capital
Science Fiction Books- Discover the Mesmerising Truths
about 8 months ago - No comments
A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without any fear. They allow a man’s mind to get both provocation and privacy. There is also a great difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and a tired
Finch by Jeff VanderMeer – Review
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Finch by Jeff VanderMeer As typical of VanderMeer’s writing, deep thematic elements abound. The commentary seems to be aimed at society, government, and the consequences of one’s actions, but it’s so well integrated into the story and Ambergris itself, it doesn’t stand out and is open to layers of interpretation. Finch answers many of the
Science Fiction Books – Discover the Mesmerising Truths
about 1 year ago - No comments
A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without any fear. They allow a man’s mind to get both provocation and privacy. There is also a great difference between an eager man who wants to read a book and a tired
The Death Maze by Ariana Franklin – Review
about 1 year ago - No comments
The Death Maze by Ariana Franklin The Maze of Death is a quick and engrossing read. The politics, murder, and personal ambitions described in the novel keep the mystery moving and Adelia searching for clues. It stands on its own, but The Mistress of Death is worth reading as well, and the character development between
about 1 year ago
I really need to read more by P.D. James – I’ve read the first Adam Dalgleish novel, which was okay – nothing amazing. But, I’ve also read Children of Men which is fantastic – the movie DID NOT do it justice, a terrible adaptation.