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I've not read many books like this, each chapter was sort of a different story from the perspective of a revolving list of characters. Side characters from one story appear as side characters in another, connecting threads in unexpected and satisfying ways. The weaved quilt of characters, settings and tone establishes a convincing 1969 Brooklyn that's a pleasure to become a part of.
My favorite book that I've read so far this year, I'd recommend this to anyone who's looking for a deeply entertaining read that is much greater than the sum of its already great parts. So pretty much everyone who reads.
This was an interesting one. It was brilliant in conveying the indifference of war and of those who wage it, but as a narrative it wasn't as compelling as Abercrombie's other work.
The idea behind this book will always intrigue me. The story is mostly forgettable, which I would think was intentional and part of the brilliance of this one (what, really, is the point of most war?). Yet, I came to read a grimdark fantasy novel and I got what could be argued as a philosophical text. Not necessarily bad in itself, but those looking for a fantasy adventure might look elsewhere.
My second time reading this and I'm ready to do the whole (yes, the WHOLE) series again. This was even more enjoyable the second time, and it was an easy 5 star the first. Fitz, the Fool, Burrich, Chade, Verity.. ugh so many amazing characters. So many others haven't even been introduced yet! Hard to top this series for me and to be honest do I even prefer the Farseer books to the Rain Wild Chronicles or the Liveship Traders? They are so different but all so enjoyable. But this first book that starts everything off really is strong and will always have a special place in my heart. I am so thankful that I'll be able to read it over and over for years to come (theres even a comic book now).
Very good, but compared to the previous two I didn't find the plot that pertains only to this particular book to be all that great. The present day heist felt a bit underwhelming. The one in the past was a bit better, but could have used less of the performance part in my opinion.
It seemed like the Republic of Thieves book plot took back stage to the additions to the overarching Gentleman Bastard series lore, which I thought was mostly excellent. It sets up the next novel (whenever that comes out) very well, but I didn't feel like I got my fix like I did with the previous two.
Super interesting. Although I was initially disappointed, as a Mets fan, that Keith decided to mostly talk about his Cardinals career, as he mentions those tough years were formative and probably more interesting. His honesty about himself was refreshing. There are definitely some parts he could have left out to make him look better and no one would be the wiser, but those regretful and shameful moments really add to his tale of developing into the MVP (and arguably should be HOFer) that he became.
On top of all of that, his fantastic candid insights in the booth during games carries over and really gives us fans a great look at how players develop and what they are going through both during slumps and streaks.
Him reading the audiobook is just another plus. He's not as smooth a narrator as he is a color commentator, but it wouldn't be the same without Keith telling his own story.
Being a fan already, I'm sure I am a bit biased. He is a great story teller and has so much experience in many different facets of the game on and off the field (Seinfeld, anyone?) that I really am hoping there is a part 2!
One of the most interesting sci-fi tales I've had the pleasure of reading. Slightly unconventional in format, even more so in content.. it was like discovering an entirely new way of exploring the sci-fi genre (which is all the more impressive since it was published in 1972). I was full of wonder and awe the entire way through. Highly recommended!
An entertaining read! The first culture book I've read, and it's left me wanting more. Interesting characters who are both relatable and not, being of a society that is completely different than our own. I enjoyed challenging my own perspective to understand their motivations. It ends up being a bit deeper and rewarding than it seems on the surface.
This was a great peek into an alternative path that history may have taken. I think the most powerful and interesting factors of this book are all very relatable in this current climate we all find ourselves in - one man's ideas, regardless to the validity of those ideas or the person, can start a chain reaction that leads to a radically different belief structure for the entire world. It was both fascinating and horrifying.
This guy can do no wrong. Everything I've read of his had been top notch, and this is no different. Just the way he puts words on a page makes the journey so enjoyable. A very fun read that I couldn't put down. Highly recommended if you want some original superhero (or more appropriately super villain) reading.
A really fun collection of short stories and novellas that expand on the Dresden universe. Some of these were fantastic and really filled in some gaps and built out some more back story (one of the series many strengths). Others were hilarious, I think I laughed more during this read than all the other Dresden books (although they had their share of laughs as well). All in all, it filled the Dresden void in my world after finishing the proper series. But now that void is empty and I'll have to wait until his next book, Peace Talks, comes out.
This series is really picking up! Harry went through some changes in book 3 so he's a bit different now. We also now have a story arc spanning multiple books and the cast of characters is getting quite expansive and colorful. This one had me quite interested and I'm looking forward to seeing the results of this one carry over to the next! The story itself was also great with some really epic scenes depicted fairly well.