Jeff

An interesting mix of sci-fi, noir tropes, humor and colorful characters.

The concept contained a lot of possibility, but the execution was strictly formula and more reminiscent of 30's and 40's pulp fiction than any other genre.

This has been in my e-book “stack” for quite a while, waiting to be read. I honestly wish I had read it sooner. Being a recent transplant to Maggie Valley in Haywood County (June 2010), I have found more information about my new home in two days of reading than I have in almost 2 years.

Story, characterization and dialogue are excellent and will hold your attention, leaving you wanting more when you reach the final page.

I heartily recommend Ms. Magendie's “Sweetie” to one and all, and look forward to reading her other works in the near future.

I've been a fan of George R.R. Martin since his days of writing TV screenplays for The Twilight Zone and Beauty and the Beast. But I held off starting the Game of Thrones books because I wanted to wait until he had finished the series so that I could read them through without interruption.

HBO scrapped that plan last year by airing the first book as a season-long series. Or rather, I scrapped that plan when I could not resist watching.

I just finished this first book in the series and it was as satisfying and enjoyable as I had expected it to be. Martin is a master of characterization, plot and description. Truly the ‘Tolkein' of our time. He has woven elements of action, intrigue, emotion and fantasy into a tale that grabs hold of the reader and will not loose its grasp. Which is why I am eagerly anticipating acquiring the second novel in the series and continuing his epic journey.

Some interesting questions/answers...but a LOT of useless conjecture-style questions.

First book by Chris Culver that I've read and, overall, I enjoyed it.

Excellent collection of “in-between” stories from Jim Butcher's Dresden Files Series!

An interesting story idea burdened by excruciatingly awful sub-plots, characters and dialogue.

Butcher really puts Harry through the wringer in this book. Major personal losses for Harry and a life-changing decision. Except the end leaves you wondering if there will even BE a life beyond this story.

Great story! Glad to see a bit of resolution to the Black Council plot line. Sorry that a couple of other story lines seemed to end, and not in a good way.

Really thought a certain character would take up the Sword, but it didn't happen. Another great story by Butcher.

I'm curious as to whether Lash is REALLY gone or not...

Enjoyed the back story on Charity.

I love how Butcher keeps moving this character forward in a totally organic and believable manner.

Another great Dresden story from Butcher, as usual. My only complaint is that this story had TOO much stuff going on, but I'd recommend it to anyone with an interest in urban fantasy.

Another one hit out of the ballpark by Butcher. And the revelation about Thomas? That was great!

This writer has an amazing way with words! Even though I was disappointed in the rather ambiguous ending, I would recommend it to everyone for the sheer experience of Wroblewski's writing.

Very helpful book with lots of good, usable, workable tips and suggestions. Highly recommend.

Christmas 2018 gift from my wife. Loved reading about the life of the late Stan Lee, who passed away recently and whose comics I had been reading since I was a boy.

Man, I love anything Gaiman writes, but his comic book retelling brings back such memories and feelings of what comics were like to me as a kid!

Read this during my flight from Orlando to Austin today. A lot of basics that I already knew, which made for a good refresher, and some new tips and advice that I found to be helpful.