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Barbarius@outside.ofa.dog

Joined 2 years, 9 months ago

Mostly reading sci-fi, fantasy, and comics/graphic novels, but occasionally some other stuff too.

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commented on The Incandescent by Emily Tesh

Emily Tesh: The Incandescent (Hardcover, Orbit)

"Look at you, eating magic like you're one of us."

Doctor Walden is the …

I'm thoroughly enjoying this! Though I do wonder how much of my enjoyment is coloured by the fact that I'm a teacher and this is a story written by a teacher. That is to say, it's a realistic representation of teaching, and not an idealised one with no basis in the day-to-day reality of teaching.

finished reading What Stalks the Deep by T. Kingfisher (Sworn Solider, #3)

T. Kingfisher: What Stalks the Deep (Hardcover, Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom)

The next novella in the New York Times bestselling Sworn Soldier series, featuring Alex Easton …

That was enjoyable, and a good length, I reckon. I wonder if the joke to horror ratio is too much. I love it, but I've come to accept that if I think that it might be verging on too joke dense (but not for me!)

finished reading The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar

Amal El-Mohtar: The River Has Roots (Hardcover, 2025)

“Oh what is stronger than a death? Two sisters singing with one breath.”

In …

Incredible writing. Specifically the collection of words formed into sentences to convey meaning. The story is also great, to be clear. But the actual writing is very good, IMO.

finished reading Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz

Annalee Newitz: Automatic Noodle (2025, Tor Publishing Group)

From sci-fi visionary and acclaimed author Annalee Newitz comes Automatic Noodle, a cozy near-future novella …

I really enjoyed this! Interesting to consider robots loving the idea of making food and running a restaurant: something they inherently can't take part in.

commented on Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann

Leonie Swann: Three Bags Full (Paperback, 2008, Flying Dolphin Press) No rating

Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story (original German title: Glennkill: Ein Schafskrimi) is 2005 …

Amateur hour over here...

I waited to long to try and reserve this from the library, and now there's a movie out and the reserve list is insanely long 😩

I have only myself to blame...