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ApparentParadox

ApparentParadox@outside.ofa.dog

Joined 2 years, 4 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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reviewed Harpist in the wind by Patricia A. McKillip (Chronicles of Morgon, Prince of Hed -- vol.3)

Patricia A. McKillip: Harpist in the wind (1979, Sidgwick and Jackson)

Though Morgon the Riddle-Master was reunited with his beloved Raederle, his purpose in life and …

A great ending to a wonderful series

I love this series. So many of the characters (even the "bad guys") feel so real and you can empathize with them.

Wasn't really for me

I just didn't care about any of the characters, and disliked the many references to historical people who seemed to be thrown into the story just to add verisimilitude to the era.

reviewed Looking For Love by Stella Starling (Semper Fi, The Forever Faithful Seriies, #2)

Feel good, sweet story

Every time I read this (and I've read it several times), I keep wanting to be more like Micah -- seeing the positive in the world, and also just seeing the world, rather than ignoring all the beauty around.

reviewed Murder, I Spy by Lynn Morrison (Dora and Rex 1920s Mysteries Book, #1)

Entertaining

It's a fairly quick read. Entertaining, but the characters are a bit under-developed. Maybe they get fleshed out in future stories.