Steve
Added to listSwordandlaserwith 187 books.
Added to listRead In 2024with 11 books.
This was far more involving than I was expecting and fell into the category of "finding reasons to read". This is partly because it is a well-written story of intrigue, and partly because it dropped enough hints about the wider world to make me curious where this was going. I anticipate/hope that the next books in the series will head off in unexpected directions, or at least move beyond the "simple" bounds of Lords and Ladies jostling for positions of power. I also would not have guessed this was written in the '80s, since the empowerment theme feels very current. Very much looking forward to the next in the trilogy.
This was far more involving than I was expecting and fell into the category of "finding reasons to read". This is partly because it is a well-written story of intrigue, and partly because it dropped enough hints about the wider world to make me curious where this was going. I anticipate/hope that the next books in the series will head off in unexpected directions, or at least move beyond the "simple" bounds of Lords and Ladies jostling for positions of power. I also would not have guessed this was written in the '80s, since the empowerment theme feels very current. Very much looking forward to the next in the trilogy.
Added to listRead In 2024with 10 books.
This was interesting, with what felt like a unique take on the space opera genre (the slightly more mature main characters were a nice touch). While most of the prose was very good, with a nice turn of phrase, there was the occasional rushed scene that felt a little "boy's own", although not enough to detract from the overall story. In summary, very good and I am curious about the next in the series (and indeed, the wider series).
This was interesting, with what felt like a unique take on the space opera genre (the slightly more mature main characters were a nice touch). While most of the prose was very good, with a nice turn of phrase, there was the occasional rushed scene that felt a little "boy's own", although not enough to detract from the overall story. In summary, very good and I am curious about the next in the series (and indeed, the wider series).
Added to listRead In 2024with 9 books.
This was...fine. It was kind of low-stakes and felt a little padded out at times, but it was entertaining in a low-key way. I never really felt gripped however.
This was...fine. It was kind of low-stakes and felt a little padded out at times, but it was entertaining in a low-key way. I never really felt gripped however.
Added to listRead In 2024with 8 books.
Always good to spend some time in Murderbot’s universe, even if only briefly.
Always good to spend some time in Murderbot’s universe, even if only briefly.
Espresso Murderbot.
Added to listRead In 2024with 7 books.
A fast-paced fantasy that manages to balance light and dark. I am looking forward to any future continuation.
A fast-paced fantasy that manages to balance light and dark. I am looking forward to any future continuation.
Not sure whether to give this 3 or 4 stars. On the one hand it is a very good exercise of norse-themed world-building; on the other hand not much really happens, other than to move all the pieces into position for the third and final book. People do a lot of travelling, and much blood is spilt, but it could have all been done in a much shorter book.
If you liked the first book and want more of the same world, this is exactly what you are looking for. However, if you want a dynamic plot, you might be sorely disappointed. This is not Brandon Sanderson. Hopefully the final book, when it appears, will bring things to a crashing, satisfying conclusion, although I do slightly dread a drawn-out plod through the world before we get there.
Not sure whether to give this 3 or 4 stars. On the one hand it is a very good exercise of norse-themed world-building; on the other hand not much really happens, other than to move all the pieces into position for the third and final book. People do a lot of travelling, and much blood is spilt, but it could have all been done in a much shorter book.
If you liked the first book and want more of the same world, this is exactly what you are looking for. However, if you want a dynamic plot, you might be sorely disappointed. This is not Brandon Sanderson. Hopefully the final book, when it appears, will bring things to a crashing, satisfying conclusion, although I do slightly dread a drawn-out plod through the world before we get there.
