"Who has ever heard of Norma Cenva? ... You think a man designed the first Guild ship? Your history books told you it was Aurelius Venport? They lied. It was his mistress, Norma. She gave him the design, along with five children. He thought his ego would take no less. In the end, the knowledge that he had not really fulfilled his own image, that was what destroyed him." - God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert.
Friday, 31 March 2017
Thursday, 30 March 2017
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
Monday, 27 March 2017
Review: Thirteen Reasons Why
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was torn after finishing this book. It is well written, the story keeps your attention but it was not a masterpiece. I enjoyed it yes, but again it was slightly superficial. Great to hear that the book was narrated through the voice of a male character. It think if it would've been narrated entirely with only female characters it would've been much more boring. I do not regret I read it, but I will probably never read it again.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was torn after finishing this book. It is well written, the story keeps your attention but it was not a masterpiece. I enjoyed it yes, but again it was slightly superficial. Great to hear that the book was narrated through the voice of a male character. It think if it would've been narrated entirely with only female characters it would've been much more boring. I do not regret I read it, but I will probably never read it again.
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Sunday, 26 March 2017
Saturday, 25 March 2017
Review: The Spirit of Zen: The Classic Teaching Stories on the Way to Enlightenment
The Spirit of Zen: The Classic Teaching Stories on the Way to Enlightenment by Solala Tower
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is very meditative. From the composition to print quality it brings you ideas and concepts to ponder that are very interesting and intellectually interesting. Very enjoyable!
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is very meditative. From the composition to print quality it brings you ideas and concepts to ponder that are very interesting and intellectually interesting. Very enjoyable!
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Friday, 24 March 2017
Thursday, 23 March 2017
Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Review: The Odditorium
The Odditorium by David Bramwell
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book is beautifully made, it was really funny to read and informative too!
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This book is beautifully made, it was really funny to read and informative too!
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Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Monday, 20 March 2017
Review: Orphan X
Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It was good, I just hope that the next one will be better.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It was good, I just hope that the next one will be better.
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Review: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I did Like this book, it had a distinct "empty feeling", historical interludes were great but nothing more.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I did Like this book, it had a distinct "empty feeling", historical interludes were great but nothing more.
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Saturday, 18 March 2017
Review: WWW: Wonder
WWW: Wonder by Robert J. Sawyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
"I am not god
...
I am not god
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I am not god
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I am not god
..."
The last book is really the best. The development of the story was very interesting and in some places really emotional to read-through
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
"I am not god
...
I am not god
...
I am not god
...
I am not god
..."
The last book is really the best. The development of the story was very interesting and in some places really emotional to read-through
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Review: WWW: Watch
WWW: Watch by Robert J. Sawyer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The series is improving, on to book number three!
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The series is improving, on to book number three!
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Friday, 17 March 2017
Review: The Mime Order
The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Really good, I mean "Yes, Please!" kinda good. Reading the next one for sure!
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Really good, I mean "Yes, Please!" kinda good. Reading the next one for sure!
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Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
Review: A Feast for Crows
A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
So many details from the book were used in the TV show, but also so many were cut out. I understand why, but reading the book now, just makes me appreciate the complexity of the story so much!
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
So many details from the book were used in the TV show, but also so many were cut out. I understand why, but reading the book now, just makes me appreciate the complexity of the story so much!
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Monday, 13 March 2017
Saturday, 11 March 2017
Review: Hybrids
Hybrids by Robert J. Sawyer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Actual Rating 3.5 STARS
I am so torn about this book, I very much tried to like it. I ever re-read the second boo in the series, and you already know how that ended... I think in the larger context this book had a good message. But it did not work, at least for me. Let me explain.
I had 2 major problems with this instalment in the series:
1) Mary is just a huge cunt (and not in a good way, people!) she is so ignorant and horrible as a human being, just narcissistic and even more religion-crazy.
2) It looks like the Author tried to put out a very good Atheist message, and it is always great to read an atheist-themed book, but here it backfires terribly.
With everything above I hope you understand why, this end of saga book did not work for me, it was a valiant effort, but just NO.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Actual Rating 3.5 STARS
I am so torn about this book, I very much tried to like it. I ever re-read the second boo in the series, and you already know how that ended... I think in the larger context this book had a good message. But it did not work, at least for me. Let me explain.
I had 2 major problems with this instalment in the series:
1) Mary is just a huge cunt (and not in a good way, people!) she is so ignorant and horrible as a human being, just narcissistic and even more religion-crazy.
2) It looks like the Author tried to put out a very good Atheist message, and it is always great to read an atheist-themed book, but here it backfires terribly.
With everything above I hope you understand why, this end of saga book did not work for me, it was a valiant effort, but just NO.
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Friday, 10 March 2017
Review: LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care: A Practical Guide to Transforming Professional Practice
LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care: A Practical Guide to Transforming Professional Practice by Kimberly D. Acquaviva
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am so excited that people are starting to write about issues like this! As a mental health professional who has experience working within palliative care facilities there are so many specific topics that normally are not covered in your standard run-of-the-mill guides! Hope this one is available to be bought in the UK.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am so excited that people are starting to write about issues like this! As a mental health professional who has experience working within palliative care facilities there are so many specific topics that normally are not covered in your standard run-of-the-mill guides! Hope this one is available to be bought in the UK.
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Thursday, 9 March 2017
Review: Lyme Madness: Rescuing My Son Down the Rabbit Hole of Chronic Lyme Disease
Lyme Madness: Rescuing My Son Down the Rabbit Hole of Chronic Lyme Disease by Lori Dennis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As a fellow Psychotherapist, I am so glad to see more and more of my colleagues writing books outside of the "mental health genre". Due to this book being from Canada it is much closer to my UK realities than any USA books out there, and that is heart-warming. The disillusionment with the medical industry explored throughout out this book really resonated with me, most definitely. It is much more than just a "condition book" in my opinion. It is very much holistic and comprehensive and very well researched. My home library just got another new addition for sure!
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As a fellow Psychotherapist, I am so glad to see more and more of my colleagues writing books outside of the "mental health genre". Due to this book being from Canada it is much closer to my UK realities than any USA books out there, and that is heart-warming. The disillusionment with the medical industry explored throughout out this book really resonated with me, most definitely. It is much more than just a "condition book" in my opinion. It is very much holistic and comprehensive and very well researched. My home library just got another new addition for sure!
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Wednesday, 8 March 2017
Review: World-Building From the Inside Out: Workbook
World-Building From the Inside Out: Workbook by Janeen Ippolito
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This workbook was surprisingly practical, I enjoyed the questions very much and it was comprehensive. It made me think a lot about the wider impact and detailing of the story I currently am working on.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This workbook was surprisingly practical, I enjoyed the questions very much and it was comprehensive. It made me think a lot about the wider impact and detailing of the story I currently am working on.
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Review: The Redwoods
The Redwoods by Ross Turner
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Actual Rating 2.5 Stars
This book was really confusing from the very beginning. The writing and formatting was slightly difficult. The story was readable and the cover design was good. I am assuming it is aimed for the younger audience, so if you have pre-teen children, they will most definitely enjoy his book!
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My rating: 2 of 5 stars
Actual Rating 2.5 Stars
This book was really confusing from the very beginning. The writing and formatting was slightly difficult. The story was readable and the cover design was good. I am assuming it is aimed for the younger audience, so if you have pre-teen children, they will most definitely enjoy his book!
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Review: Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques
Writing Great Fiction: Storytelling Tips and Techniques by James Hynes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very useful, good for re-reads.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very useful, good for re-reads.
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Review: How Great Science Fiction Works
How Great Science Fiction Works by Gary K. Wolfe
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book very much! Practical and interesting.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book very much! Practical and interesting.
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Sunday, 5 March 2017
Saturday, 4 March 2017
Review: WWW: Wake
WWW: Wake by Robert J. Sawyer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I dunno guys, this book is a really mixed bag for me! It is more of a 3.5 but not 4 if you know what I mean. It wad so much potential, and I hope that it will get realised in the subsequent novels 2 and 3. I will continue reading for sure, but as for now, book 1 did not meet my expectations plot-wise and relating to character development possibilities that were missed out on.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I dunno guys, this book is a really mixed bag for me! It is more of a 3.5 but not 4 if you know what I mean. It wad so much potential, and I hope that it will get realised in the subsequent novels 2 and 3. I will continue reading for sure, but as for now, book 1 did not meet my expectations plot-wise and relating to character development possibilities that were missed out on.
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Review: Unshakeable: Your Guide to Financial Freedom
Unshakeable: Your Guide to Financial Freedom by Tony Robbins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a book that is geared specifically for the US audience. And a lot of it is not applicable (finance wise) for me as a UK resident. However i did enjoy it. One of the main things in the book that was helpful was the explanations of the mindset needed to succeed in building your financial independence.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a book that is geared specifically for the US audience. And a lot of it is not applicable (finance wise) for me as a UK resident. However i did enjoy it. One of the main things in the book that was helpful was the explanations of the mindset needed to succeed in building your financial independence.
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Review: A Storm of Swords
A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book gave me a much bigger insight into the world GRRM created, I love the descriptions and the details. It explains a lot of the things the TV series did not have the time to do. It is great to see how the story is unfolding now, because it is quite different from the TV adaptation of it.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book gave me a much bigger insight into the world GRRM created, I love the descriptions and the details. It explains a lot of the things the TV series did not have the time to do. It is great to see how the story is unfolding now, because it is quite different from the TV adaptation of it.
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Friday, 3 March 2017
Review: Humans
Humans by Robert J. Sawyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I very much enjoyed the exploration of the unique world the Author crafted for this series. The character's are still amazing. And it is kinda great to reed a book where humans are shown as complete inconsequential primitive idiots prone to unnecessary violence.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I very much enjoyed the exploration of the unique world the Author crafted for this series. The character's are still amazing. And it is kinda great to reed a book where humans are shown as complete inconsequential primitive idiots prone to unnecessary violence.
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Thursday, 2 March 2017
Review: The Bone Season
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Second Re-read: on my second go, I still was able to enjoy this book, and really liked the world-building. I am definitely continuing with this series!
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Second Re-read: on my second go, I still was able to enjoy this book, and really liked the world-building. I am definitely continuing with this series!
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Wednesday, 1 March 2017
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