Matt Inman
The book didn't draw me in, in fact, it did the opposite and turned me away. The story just didn't gel with me, I tried to get into it, but after 25% of the book I gave up.
The book didn't draw me in, in fact, it did the opposite and turned me away. The story just didn't gel with me, I tried to get into it, but after 25% of the book I gave up.
I bailed on this book the writing and dialogue we're terrible.
I bailed on this book the writing and dialogue we're terrible.
The book was a good follow up. It probed more into the new world we are in and the relationship with the main characters. While the author's writing can be a bit extravagant in his use of adjectives. It added to the world he is building, and I would often overlook it for the sake of the story.
The book was a good follow up. It probed more into the new world we are in and the relationship with the main characters. While the author's writing can be a bit extravagant in his use of adjectives. It added to the world he is building, and I would often overlook it for the sake of the story.
Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? is a book I enjoyed quite a bit. Alyssa Mastromonaco’s stories from her time working in the White House are sharp, funny, and surprisingly grounding. Her perspective on politics and her time working with Barack Obama offers a reminder that competence, empathy, and thoughtful leadership can exist at the highest levels of government. Reading it gave me a sense of perspective and, honestly, a bit of hope that we can move past the current moment and find our way back to something better.
Who Thought This Was a Good Idea? is a book I enjoyed quite a bit. Alyssa Mastromonaco’s stories from her time working in the White House are sharp, funny, and surprisingly grounding. Her perspective on politics and her time working with Barack Obama offers a reminder that competence, empathy, and thoughtful leadership can exist at the highest levels of government. Reading it gave me a sense of perspective and, honestly, a bit of hope that we can move past the current moment and find our way back to something better.
Ministry of Time was good, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The story had a lot of potential, with an interesting concept and some strong moments, but it felt like it started losing steam toward the end. The pacing in the final stretch was rushed, which left the conclusion feeling a bit underdeveloped.
I finished the book wanting more—not necessarily in a good way. It felt like there were threads and ideas that could've been explored further to give the story more depth and impact. That said, it wasn't a bad read overall, and there were parts I enjoyed. It just didn't fully deliver on what it seemed to promise at the start.
If you're into time-travel stories, it might be worth a read, but be prepared for an ending that doesn't feel as satisfying as it could have been.
Ministry of Time was good, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The story had a lot of potential, with an interesting concept and some strong moments, but it felt like it started losing steam toward the end. The pacing in the final stretch was rushed, which left the conclusion feeling a bit underdeveloped.
I finished the book wanting more—not necessarily in a good way. It felt like there were threads and ideas that could've been explored further to give the story more depth and impact. That said, it wasn't a bad read overall, and there were parts I enjoyed. It just didn't fully deliver on what it seemed to promise at the start.
If you're into time-travel stories, it might be worth a read, but be prepared for an ending that doesn't feel as satisfying as it could have been.
I wanted to start a classic series this year, and Wheel of Time seems to fit the bill. But after spending time with the book, I don't think I'll continue the series. There wasn't one thing I disliked, just a bunch of small stuff.
I wanted to start a classic series this year, and Wheel of Time seems to fit the bill. But after spending time with the book, I don't think I'll continue the series. There wasn't one thing I disliked, just a bunch of small stuff.
I enjoyed the book. It's a very interesting take on “space” travel, with the idea of a multiversal earth where the earth joins together to form governments.
I enjoyed the book. It's a very interesting take on “space” travel, with the idea of a multiversal earth where the earth joins together to form governments.