So far so mediocre. I'm reading this for my book club and intend to push through, but damn is the prose all over the place in terms of descriptions, tone, and pacing. If I hadn't already DNF'd our January read, this one would be destined for the "abandoned" shelf.
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Alexander finished reading Love in the Ruins by Walker Percy
Love in the Ruins by Walker Percy
Dr. Tom More has created a stethoscope of the human spirit. With it, he embarks on an unforgettable odyssey to …
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Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy) by Robin Hobb
Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by …
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The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary-Jane are famous for the same thing, though they never met. They came from Fleet …
Alexander reviewed Unheil im Zeichen des Krebses by Phyllis Cocker
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2 stars
that's what pulp is for (i guess): quite a good story wrapped in generic presentation. the mood is wildly swinging and the characters unstable or i would have enjoyed it a bit more. the last part even borrows the 'schnodderdeutsch' of 'die zwei' (the persuaders).
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Alexander commented on The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary-Jane are famous for the same thing, though they never …
being a longtime fan of the Holmes stories, I'm being amazed how much this text adds grim reality background
Alexander rated Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon: 4 stars
Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi
Shigidi is a disgruntled and demotivated nightmare god in the Orisha spirit company, reluctantly answering prayers of his few remaining …
Alexander reviewed The West Passage by Jared Pechaček
When the Guardian of the West Passage died in her bed, the women of Grey …
review of 'The West Passage'
great scenes and scenery, but strangely untouching characters still a fine read
Alexander rated The West Passage: 3 stars
The West Passage by Jared Pechaček
When the Guardian of the West Passage died in her bed, the women of Grey Tower fed her to the …
Alexander reviewed Goddess by Kelly Gardiner
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4 stars
tough choice how to rate and review this book: the life of Julie d’Aubigny is so fascinating that i would state, you really should read the book, no matter what. and the way in which Gardiner evokes the 17th century france is also convincing, less explaining, more atmosphere and anecdotes. so what's to dislike: i can't stand the attitute of the heroine, it's simple. one part of the book is Julie telling her own life on her deathbed to a priest. i'm aware, she is exceptional and to motivate and kind of explain her to the reader you want to give her a torn but free-minded character. but all i hear is an artist oscillating between self pity and hubris.