"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.
Saturday, 30 September 2017
Review: After It Happened Omnibus: Survival / Humanity
After It Happened Omnibus: Survival / Humanity by Devon C. Ford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Actual Rating 4.5 Stars (half point of for unnecessary Vegan slander)
I am always on cloud nine when there is a post-apocalyptic set in the UK. And this title did not disappoint! Very sad to see a negative portrayal of Vegans AGAIN (what is it with this genre and the constant negativity towards Veganism?). Audiobook voice work was very enjoyable. I will be moving on to the rest of the series once the audiobook versions will become available.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Actual Rating 4.5 Stars (half point of for unnecessary Vegan slander)
I am always on cloud nine when there is a post-apocalyptic set in the UK. And this title did not disappoint! Very sad to see a negative portrayal of Vegans AGAIN (what is it with this genre and the constant negativity towards Veganism?). Audiobook voice work was very enjoyable. I will be moving on to the rest of the series once the audiobook versions will become available.
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Thursday, 28 September 2017
Review: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness
The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The written language is very beautiful here. I enjoyed it a lot. It is confusing in places and very interesting in others. I will not be re-reading it anytime soon, but I loved my time with it.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The written language is very beautiful here. I enjoyed it a lot. It is confusing in places and very interesting in others. I will not be re-reading it anytime soon, but I loved my time with it.
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Review: Friendship: A True Story of Adventure, Goodwill, and Endurance
Friendship: A True Story of Adventure, Goodwill, and Endurance by Francis Mandewah
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is quite inspirational. Well written and well paced. It took me quite some time to finish it as it does provoke introspective thoughts. Not all books affect readers in such a way and it is quite a pleasant surprise. I hope other people will enjoy it as much as I did and who knows, if it ever becomes a movie, I will be in the first row, buying tickets for sure!
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story is quite inspirational. Well written and well paced. It took me quite some time to finish it as it does provoke introspective thoughts. Not all books affect readers in such a way and it is quite a pleasant surprise. I hope other people will enjoy it as much as I did and who knows, if it ever becomes a movie, I will be in the first row, buying tickets for sure!
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Wednesday, 27 September 2017
Monday, 25 September 2017
Review: Terms of Enlistment
Terms of Enlistment by Marko Kloos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very enjoyable story, kind of a guilty pleasure, on to book 2 now!
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very enjoyable story, kind of a guilty pleasure, on to book 2 now!
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Review: Lone Wolf Leatherworking: A Complete How-To Manual
Lone Wolf Leatherworking: A Complete How-To Manual by Michael Gartner
My rating: 1 of 5 stars
Actual Rating 0 Stars
Paid for the book, waited over 2 months for the book, never received the book, and then the book was decommissioned. Very disappointing to say the least!
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My rating: 1 of 5 stars
Actual Rating 0 Stars
Paid for the book, waited over 2 months for the book, never received the book, and then the book was decommissioned. Very disappointing to say the least!
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Sunday, 24 September 2017
Friday, 22 September 2017
Review: Land Rover: The Story of the Car that Conquered the World
Land Rover: The Story of the Car that Conquered the World by Ben Fogle
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Actual Rating 3.5 Stars
Land Rovers are nostalgic to me. So, it is great to read a book that blends both LR's and great storytelling. Had lovely time reading and the photos were really impressive, and I am not even a driver!
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Actual Rating 3.5 Stars
Land Rovers are nostalgic to me. So, it is great to read a book that blends both LR's and great storytelling. Had lovely time reading and the photos were really impressive, and I am not even a driver!
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Thursday, 21 September 2017
Review: Warcross
Warcross by Marie Lu
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very interesting worldbuilding but sometimes just too many plot conveniences.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Very interesting worldbuilding but sometimes just too many plot conveniences.
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Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Tuesday, 19 September 2017
Monday, 18 September 2017
Sunday, 17 September 2017
Review: Zombie Attack! Rise of the Horde
Zombie Attack! Rise of the Horde by Devan Sagliani
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It is sadly very rare nowadays to find a book that respects youngsters. By and large, if there is a young person in a horror novel they are useless idiots with minuscule character development. This is why this book was so good, - the young people here were both well written and developed in complex ways; which complemented the story greatly. Already bought the other 2 books and even the novella that just recently came out - very excited for the series and will be following the author for sure!
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It is sadly very rare nowadays to find a book that respects youngsters. By and large, if there is a young person in a horror novel they are useless idiots with minuscule character development. This is why this book was so good, - the young people here were both well written and developed in complex ways; which complemented the story greatly. Already bought the other 2 books and even the novella that just recently came out - very excited for the series and will be following the author for sure!
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Friday, 15 September 2017
Review: Recipes From My Home Kitchen : Asian And American Comfort Food
Recipes From My Home Kitchen : Asian And American Comfort Food by Christine Ha
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Really worthwhile investment for the kitchen.
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Really worthwhile investment for the kitchen.
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Thursday, 14 September 2017
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
Review: Beautiful Wreck
Beautiful Wreck by Larissa Brown
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
sadly, I could not finish it, as it did not grip me. It is probably the narration, so fingers crossed, I will try it out later in a different format then the audiobook.
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
sadly, I could not finish it, as it did not grip me. It is probably the narration, so fingers crossed, I will try it out later in a different format then the audiobook.
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Monday, 11 September 2017
Saturday, 9 September 2017
Review: After Dark
After Dark by Jayne Castle
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
BUNNIES!!!
Oh, sorry I got a bit distracted... The world was not as well realized as I had hoped, but I hope this will improve in the later books. Am already on book 2!
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My rating: 3 of 5 stars
BUNNIES!!!
Oh, sorry I got a bit distracted... The world was not as well realized as I had hoped, but I hope this will improve in the later books. Am already on book 2!
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Friday, 8 September 2017
Review: Under a Watchful Eye
Under a Watchful Eye by Adam Nevill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was so creepy, - I loved it from the first page to the last!
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was so creepy, - I loved it from the first page to the last!
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Thursday, 7 September 2017
Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Tuesday, 5 September 2017
Review: Feed
Feed by M.T. Anderson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The voice work in the audiobook is Amazing, - absolutely great immersion!
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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The voice work in the audiobook is Amazing, - absolutely great immersion!
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Monday, 4 September 2017
Saturday, 2 September 2017
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