A writing style that reminded me of blended Neil Gaman and Douglas Adams, this fanciful tale summons many of the old folklore of humanity to tell a similar but nonetheless new story. I enjoyed it quite a bit and found the pace compelling. I did feel like the end of the book rushed up on me and everything was resolved rapidly, but it's a nitpick in an otherwise fun read.
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Realgnomidad rated Summary of Educated : A Memoir by Tara Westover: 5 stars
Realgnomidad reviewed Drinking midnight wine by Simon R. Green
Realgnomidad reviewed Ad Astra by Jack Campbell
Realgnomidad reviewed The meek by Scott MacKay
Review of 'The meek' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
I found the story very compelling. Some of the foreshadowing was heavy handed, and in some places the writing felt stiff and forced, but the main story was quite interesting. If you read for descriptive excellence, this is not the book for you - if you ready for compelling story, this is right up your alley.
Realgnomidad reviewed Salsa Nocturna by Daniel José Older
Review of 'Salsa Nocturna' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
What a wonderful collection of interconnected stories! The writing feels modern, immediate, and honest. The author has crafted an intriguing other world full of joy, sadness, love and lust. And ghosts. Parts are crudely erotic, often laugh out loud funny, and heart warming in a curious way I did not expect.
Realgnomidad reviewed Florida by Lauren Groff
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Lauren Groff: Florida (2018)
A collection of stories spanning centuries of time in mercurial Florida examines the decisions and …
Review of 'Florida' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Engrossing, sad, wistful, sometimes joyful, worth reading. Probably a bit depressing, but in a bad way.
Realgnomidad reviewed The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
Review of 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Had trouble putting this down - an evocative and thought provoking view of American exceptionalism and the relationship of America to the world as told through a highly personal story.
Realgnomidad rated Go: 5 stars
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Go by Kazuki Kaneshiro (Kadokawa Bunko)
Realgnomidad rated Ordinary Grace: 5 stars
Realgnomidad rated Cloud Atlas: 5 stars
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Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
Cloud Atlas is the third novel by British author David Mitchell. It was published in 2004. It won the British …
Realgnomidad rated Idaho: 4 stars
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Idaho by Emily Ruskovich
Ann and Wade have carved out a life for themselves from a rugged landscape in northern Idaho, where they are …
Realgnomidad rated Black Count: 5 stars
Realgnomidad rated The Ocean at the End of the Lane: 5 stars
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. Although the house he lived in is long …