Well. This book threw a number of twists at me and I have to say I didn't see most of them coming.
Not the book I thought this was going to be, but I rWell. This book threw a number of twists at me and I have to say I didn't see most of them coming.
Not the book I thought this was going to be, but I really enjoyed it all the same. And the inclusion of COVID-19 as a plot device didn't feel tacky like I feared it might... it felt real. Like real life has been for so many of us, for so long.
This is the fastest I have read a book in a long time... say what you will but it's a definite page-turner....more
These books are like popcorn. The Renaissance Faire setting is what keeps drawing me back, even though the books in this series are wrought with maddeThese books are like popcorn. The Renaissance Faire setting is what keeps drawing me back, even though the books in this series are wrought with maddening conflict that could mostly be avoided if the main character just thought for a moment instead of jumping to wild conclusions every other chapter. But here am I, reading the second book. Will I read the 3rd one? I don't intend to, but I probably will....more
I'll be thinking about this book for awhile. I started reading it knowing nothing, and remember exactly the point at which I realized... "Oh. THAT'S wI'll be thinking about this book for awhile. I started reading it knowing nothing, and remember exactly the point at which I realized... "Oh. THAT'S what this book is gonna be about."
It's dark. It's a melancholy. It's hard to read at times. But it's super good, and it does an excellent job of exploring the dark side of family. It's a book about how you don't necessarily have to be defined by your family's dark secrets, so long as you can outrun them.
Highly recommend, but TW for dark themes, death and incest....more
Stumbled across this book on audible and decided to give it a try -- a mother and her kids are camping in the woods when a disaster strikes. They haveStumbled across this book on audible and decided to give it a try -- a mother and her kids are camping in the woods when a disaster strikes. They have no knowledge of what's going on until they return home and find that there aren't any people around, and those that are, have died.
This is a post-apocalyptic, government conspiracy, great characters, lots of suspense, reminiscent of Lord of the Flies meets the end of the world kind of book. I liked it....more
Joe and I really enjoyed listening to these books together in the car on our commute, and this one didnt disappoint. Although the big reveal at the enJoe and I really enjoyed listening to these books together in the car on our commute, and this one didnt disappoint. Although the big reveal at the end always reminds us that we're absolutely not private detectives ourselves, because we never see it coming. :P I particularly enjoyed (loathed, really) the direction of Robin's relationship with Matthew in this one -- he's such a sad, weak man and every effort he takes to try to control Robin makes me want to vomit or punch him in the nose or both. I've been rooting for his grand humiliation since day one. Their relationship feels so visceral and real and I just hate him with every fiber of my being. Anyway, this book didn't have quite the cliffhanger ending as the last one, but I am still waiting anxiously for book 5, because seriously - eventually Robin and Strike will need to have a ~conversation~ and I am HERE FOR IT. ...more
Genuinely liked this book even more than the Cuckoo's Calling, which is saying something. Loved the initial dive into the main character's personal liGenuinely liked this book even more than the Cuckoo's Calling, which is saying something. Loved the initial dive into the main character's personal lives, loved the central mystery in this one, and honestly can't wait to keep reading this series. I am so pleasantly surprised and can't believe I waited this long to read them.
Joe and I have been listening to these books together on our commute and it's been the perfect series for both of us to enjoy, and puzzle around who we think is behind the murders. It's been a great time. :)...more
I don't want to spoil too much before this book comes out, but I got an ARC from Crown Publishing and finished it recently. I enjoyed Andy Weir's typiI don't want to spoil too much before this book comes out, but I got an ARC from Crown Publishing and finished it recently. I enjoyed Andy Weir's typical science-laden descriptions of moon life, and appreciated the heist-like nature of this book. The setting feels real and refreshing, and it didn't feel so far off into the future, which was super interesting. I know we're actually a ways off from a moon colony, but this book made it feel very believable.
I had some struggles with the main character and how she treated people, and the overall representation of women in this book, however. Jazz, a seemingly intelligent 26 year old woman, felt like she was written by a teenage boy who'd only heard about women from his friends at school in the locker room, which was pretty disappointing. Boob jokes, sex jokes, wet t-shirt contest jokes, hooker jokes - literally everywhere. Could not get through a chapter without one. It was honestly exhausting.
I loved this little book. As someone getting married and starting to think about having children, this book resonated so strongly with me, and really iI loved this little book. As someone getting married and starting to think about having children, this book resonated so strongly with me, and really inspired me in a couple of areas for how I want to approach my relationship and parenting. It's like in one little book she managed to summarize so many things I feel like I've learned and begun to care about in the last decade, and threw in a few more ideas as well. As soon as I finished it I immediately handed it to my fiance, to help us even further get on the same page.
I've read a few things by this author now, and I havent been let down by her yet. :)...more
What a weird, chilling, strange book. I very much am glad I got to experience this book without any money going to OJ. I still can't wrap my head arouWhat a weird, chilling, strange book. I very much am glad I got to experience this book without any money going to OJ. I still can't wrap my head around why he agreed to do this book if not for the desire to come clean, but in some asinine "fictional" way - this doesn't read like fiction. It reads like a narcissist admitting to something he should have admitted to a long time ago, and still finding ways to blame it on others and pretend it didn't actually happen.
Guys, I don't know what took me so long. I finally read this book, and I absolutely loved it.
The writing is excellent. I did not guess the ending. TheGuys, I don't know what took me so long. I finally read this book, and I absolutely loved it.
The writing is excellent. I did not guess the ending. The audio narration is superb. It reminded me of a sort of Doctor-and-companion meets Veronica Mars and I can't wait to read the next two....more
Wasn't sure what to rate this one. Ultimately I thought it was a pretty good book, but there are definitely some issues going on. I can't speak for thWasn't sure what to rate this one. Ultimately I thought it was a pretty good book, but there are definitely some issues going on. I can't speak for the disabled of course, but I was very bothered by the author's used of phrases like "crippled with fear" in reference the able-bodied main character of the book.... that was just careless writing. Very cringe-worthy.
Beyond that, I thought the relationship between Lou and Will was dynamic and fun, and I understand why this book is making such a fuss. I just wish authors writing about a lifestyle they aren't personally experienced with would get a bit more proofreading!...more
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