I loved loved Old Mans War. I was happy that the universe was continued with this book as I wanted to know more about the universe that Scalzi created, about the characters, ghost brigades, etc. I was surprised on how different some of the Special Forces were to one another. It felt like a smaller story than the first and went by very fast. Writing is still very good, dialogue, etc.
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AlexaReadMeABook reviewed The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi
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AlexaReadMeABook started reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Cute
3 stars
I would only recommend the audiobook version of this novel. The narration from Eunice Wong for Vera and all the characters are amazing. The writing is just okay. Not the strongest. Story too. Everything is sort of basic. Nothing too special. I couldn't feel very invested in the characters but it is a cozier, easy read.
AlexaReadMeABook finished reading Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Sutanto
AlexaReadMeABook reviewed Water Moon by Cindy Kay
Too Melodramatic
3 stars
Watermoon feels like a Miyazaki movie with the settings and characters. It does magical realizism well but the characters are a bit flat and a good amount of story+characters are too melodramatic for me. Style was great but under a more talented writer I think this book could have had a lot more potential.
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Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao, Cindy Kay
A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets, and then embarks on a magical journey when a …
AlexaReadMeABook quoted The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi
... If we're going to get fucked, Colonel, I prefer to get fucked on my feet instead of on my knees
— The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi (Page 180)
AlexaReadMeABook reviewed Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
Original and Thought Provoking
5 stars
The narration on this book was solid and I loved the story. It weaves an intricate, unique story about religion, capitalism, homophobia, influence and trauma. Rose and Sals perspective on religion highly differ and its great to see all contrasting viewpoints of the same concepts and events. Would definitely recommend the Audiobook. Powerful and cathartic.
AlexaReadMeABook quoted Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle
Our relationship wasnt all sunshine and rainbows but it was real. It was misunderstandings, and growth, and forgiveness, and acceptance and of course the beauty that comes with that...
— Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle, Dr. Chuck Tingle (64%)
It looks and is a runon sentence but having it said in the Audiobook, I thought it was beautiful.
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Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle, Dr. Chuck Tingle
Welcome to Neverton, Montana: home to a God-fearing community with a heart of gold.
Nestled high up in the mountains …