Alexander reviewed Suspicions of Mr Whisker by Mandy Morton
review of Suspicions of Mr Whisker
3 stars
yes, it is cozy and yes, there are cats -- but the crime story is grim and gains such a grip that it feels odd to be gloved with the setting
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Alexander rated Gray: Kriminalroman: 5 stars
The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary-Jane are famous for the same thing, though they never met. They came from Fleet …
Alexander reviewed Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb (The Farseer Trilogy, #1)
review of Assassin's Apprentice
4 stars
it was a painfully slow start of the story and some of the plot lines didn't pay off. but in the end a surprisingly interesting world and captivating book.
enthält: Die Doppelgänger, Der gespenstische Wald, Der Wetterbeschwörer
review of Die Doppelgängerin
3 stars
the language sounded more dated than in books from other authors of this period. but in some of the scenes the ideas and words just worked together and created a romantic horror.
Alexander commented on Fool on the Hill by Matt Ruff
a re-read, maybe the fifth or sixth time but first time in english. found this novel in a small library in a small german town during the nineties and love it since
Alexander reviewed Unheil im Zeichen des Krebses by Phyllis Cocker (Abenteuer-Geister, #35)
review of "Unheil im Zeichen des Krebses"
2 stars
that's what pulp is for (i guess): quite a good story wrapped in generic presentation. the mood is wildly swinging and the characters unstable or i would have enjoyed it a bit more. the last part even borrows the 'schnodderdeutsch' of 'die zwei' (the persuaders).
Alexander commented on The Five by Hallie Rubenhold
Polly, Annie, Elizabeth, Catherine and Mary-Jane are famous for the same thing, though they never …
being a longtime fan of the Holmes stories, I'm being amazed how much this text adds grim reality background
Alexander rated Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon: 4 stars
Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi
Shigidi is a disgruntled and demotivated nightmare god in the Orisha spirit company, reluctantly answering prayers of his few remaining …
Alexander reviewed The West Passage by Jared Pechaček
When the Guardian of the West Passage died in her bed, the women of Grey …
review of 'The West Passage'
great scenes and scenery, but strangely untouching characters still a fine read
Alexander rated The West Passage: 3 stars
The West Passage by Jared Pechaček
When the Guardian of the West Passage died in her bed, the women of Grey Tower fed her to the …
Alexander reviewed Goddess by Kelly Gardiner
review 'Goddess'
4 stars
tough choice how to rate and review this book: the life of Julie d’Aubigny is so fascinating that i would state, you really should read the book, no matter what. and the way in which Gardiner evokes the 17th century france is also convincing, less explaining, more atmosphere and anecdotes. so what's to dislike: i can't stand the attitute of the heroine, it's simple. one part of the book is Julie telling her own life on her deathbed to a priest. i'm aware, she is exceptional and to motivate and kind of explain her to the reader you want to give her a torn but free-minded character. but all i hear is an artist oscillating between self pity and hubris.
Alexander rated The Silver Mistress: 4 stars
The Silver Mistress by Peter O'Donnell (Modesty Blaise series)
Alexander commented on The West Passage by Jared Pechaček
When the Guardian of the West Passage died in her bed, the women of Grey …
there's a lot of Gormenghast in this. like it
Alexander commented on Athos 2643 by Nils Westerboer
second reading, or listening to: it's again really good. still gripping and still thought provokeing