Harley

This collection of stories was brilliant. The first book felt more like a collection of independent stories with familiar characters, however this book tied everything together. The story Eternal Flame might be one of my favorite pieces of fantasy fiction ever. It's such a wonderfully hilarious story with so many twists. I am very excited to pick up the first in the following 5-part series.

My favorite quote (emphasis my own):

‘Protecting people, saving their lives, how do you judge that; bad or good? Those fourteen on the hill? You on that there bridge? What were you doing? Good or bad?'
‘I don't know,' said Geralt with effort. ‘I don't know, Yurga. Sometimes it seems to me that I know. And sometimes I have doubts. Would you like your son to have doubts like that?'
‘Why not?' the merchant said gravely. ‘He might as well. For it's a human and a good thing.'
‘What?'
‘Doubts. Only evil, sir, never has any. But no one can escape his destiny.'

Disclaimer: I'm not a big history buff and not typically a fan of historical fiction.

4.5 stars

This book was amazing. Somehow Cornwell was able to tell a fantastic tale of an archer as he finds his way into the battle of Agincourt. Cornwell describes the times very well. It is dark, dreary, and visceral, but it all seems very realistic. He is somehow able to move quickly in places as to not bore the reader, and at times draw out parts to really explain what's happening.

It is not for the faint of heart, but I would highly recommend to anyone interested in English history, high fantasy, or medieval times.

A very good brief overview of the Enneagram. It's a quick read if you're just reading to understand yourself. It then becomes a reference guide for understanding other people when they tell you what number they are. Ian and Suzanne do an incredible job of explaining everything without coming across as if everybody fits in one box.

I've finished reading the necessary bits for myself, but I'll be reading the chapter for my wife's number and will come back to it for reference now and then.

This was a great selection of stories, and I'm planning on continuing the series. I enjoyed the humor here and there and the underlying discussion of what “evil” is. I like that Geralt isn't perfect, but he always tries to do his best with what he has in front of him. I also really enjoyed Dandilion and his antics.

I enjoyed this book, but it wasn't my favorite of Pratchett's work. I felt it lulled a bit in the middle, and the ending left a little to be desired. However, it has classic British humor that I absolutely love.

I described it to my wife as Supernatural (the show) if it were a British comedy.

Just finished my third read of this volume. I feel like no matter how many times I read it, the emotions are still devastating. I love how each chapter focuses on the backstory of one character, while still pushing the main thread along.

Original review:
Great introduction to the series. The artwork and 50's-like superheros are great. Lots of underlying emotions to unravel.

I wanted to like this book. But unfortunately it felt like a smattering of childhood daydreams with no real original ideas.

Idea is interesting, and the artwork is alright. Feels a little open-ended, not much character development.

DNF after two stories. I have no idea what the point of these stories are supposed to be. The first was a bad joke, and the second was literally just an allusion to a story. As soon as the second story started to get interesting, it ended. I skimmed a few other stories, and it doesn't seem like Leavins goes back to that story. Just not my thing.

I like the idea, and the artwork is fantastic, but the gore and nudity is a bit much for me. I really enjoyed the main characters internal discussion of his mental health. I unfortunately probably won't read more.

Rating: 4.5 stars

Wow. So many freaking twists and turns. I can't really write much else without giving anything away.

Oh the nostalgia. I enjoyed this and will continue to read the series. It gives a bit of an Astro Boy vibe, which I am completely fine with.

This has stayed in my mind for a couple of days. The story has lots of raw emotion. I love the main character and how she handles things. It really shows how and why some people do what they do, even they seem a bit “weird”. I would love a colorized version.

This is good, but not great. I'm hooked and will be reading more, but I hope it will get better. Lots of fan-service in this volume, which is to be expected with a reboot.

The artwork, however, is really nice. The story-line takes a bit more time instead of things happening suddenly, which I appreciate. And events happen a bit more clearly than the old series.

This is pretty classic Hertzfeldt but with a seriously dark, manic undertone. There are point where I feel a little nervous of what lies in the depths of Hertzfeldt's mind, but then he tosses in a trademark hilariously quotable scene. It's a very wild journey of a read and I'll probably read a few more times to see if I can understand any more of it better.

Essentially an argument thesis of Ellis' innocence, the author takes considerable time quoting other books and researched material to argue against it. Spends more time on this than writing on Ellis' actual life and operations.

Almost made it to 50 pages. Could not connect with the main character at all. 

Mainly just supplementary stories with an “encyclopedia” section. Nothing earth-shattering. Cthu-Louise is still one of my favorite one-shots though.

Wow this is weirdly bad. It's not even economy. It's terrible statistics. It leaves out data context, provides random correlations that can't be proven, casual racism and ignore social problems that lend to the data. I expected a lot more from this.

The artwork was pretty, and the idea was brilliant. I LOVE the main character, Abbott. She's such a bad ass and just wants to bring bad deeds to justice. The ending left a little to be desired, and ended a little too quick, but it tied everything up nice and left me feeling some closure on the story.