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ApparentParadox

ApparentParadox@outside.ofa.dog

Joined 1 year, 5 months ago

GWM living in Oregon.I used to love books that would really stretch me, but lately I've needed more solace from the books that I read.

My ratings are as follows: * 5 stars: it's truly a great book, and I'll want to re-read it again and again. * 4 stars: it's a good book, and I enjoyed reading it. I'll probably re-read it. * 3 stars: It's a fine book, just not special. I may re-read it if I'm looking to just relax and not have to think, but I would probably pick up a new book instead. * 2 stars: I finished it, but might have given up if I were in a different mood. * 1 star: I didn't enjoy the book and probably didn't finish it. I wouldn't blanketly recommend against it, because it might speak to someone else.

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ApparentParadox reviewed And I Have a Hat Too... Flying in the Fifties Was Fun! by Lari Harris Newbury

No cover — And I Have a Hat Too... Flying in the Fifties Was Fun!

Somewhat entertaining look into flying in the 50s

3 stars

This isn't the kind of book you're going to re-read, but it does give an entertaining look into what international flying was like in the days before jets.

ApparentParadox finished reading Alistair's Extraordinaries by Louisa Masters

No rating

Quick read, but fun

ApparentParadox started reading A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie

No rating

A Murder Is Announced is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie, first published …

Having just re-read “The 4:50 from Paddington”, I feel like re-reading another Dermot Craddock story.

ApparentParadox stopped reading Sawyer by Fel Fern

No rating

Obviously I'm not going to finish this! Just never got into it.

ApparentParadox started reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice (Paperback, 2003, Bantam Books)

Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most …

I've read this several times before, but felt like revisiting it.

ApparentParadox stopped reading A Wolf's Secret by C.G. Rayne

No rating

Too dark for me right now.

ApparentParadox reviewed The Blackout Murders by Anna Elliott

Good cozy mystery

4 stars

I had a hard time deciding on the rating. I definitely enjoyed reading this book, but I’m not sure if I would re-read it. I do like the characters and how they come together as a team. The conclusion of the case is a bit abrupt, but not enough to make me unhappy.

ApparentParadox finished reading The Blackout Murders by Anna Elliott

Enjoyable characters. A bit too “pull a rabbit out of a hat” ending, but still fun.

ApparentParadox rated Wolf Lost: 4 stars

Wolf Lost by Sam Burns

ApparentParadox reviewed A Very English Murder by Verity Bright

A Very English Murder (Paperback, 2020, Bookouture)

Ok, but no interest in reading more in the series

3 stars

This was an OK book. I liked the main characters, but the plot was only so so, and the relationship with her uncle wasn’t very satisfying. I doubt I’ll read any more in the series.