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reviewed The Passage by Justin Cronin (The Passage, #1)

Justin Cronin: The Passage (Hardcover, 2010, Ballantine Books)

IT HAPPENED FAST. THIRTY-TWO MINUTES FOR ONE WORLD TO DIE, ANOTHER TO BE BORN.

First, …

Review of 'The Passage' on 'Goodreads'

Very good, looking forward to reading the rest.

This thing is LONG, though kept my attention for the most part. Hard to describe the scope of it. There are a few places where I felt it was a wee bit predictable, but overall it avoided being too neat and tidy.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia: Mexican Gothic (Hardcover, 2020, Del Rey)

From the author of Gods of Jade and Shadow comes this reimagining of the classic …

Review of 'Mexican Gothic' on 'Goodreads'

This one was fun. The protagonist Noemí is certainly not perfect, but very likeable and believable. The story itself is dark, and I really wasn't certain how it'd turn out in the end.

Having read two of Moreno-Garcia's books, I'm struck but how important color seems to be. Perhaps I'm imagining it, but colors representing certain things seems to be a common theme.

reviewed Destroyer of Worlds by Matt Ruff (Lovecraft Country, #2)

Matt Ruff: Destroyer of Worlds (Paperback, 2023, HarperCollins Publishers)

In this thrilling adventure, a blend of enthralling historical fiction and fantastical horror, Matt Ruff …

Review of 'Destroyer of Worlds' on 'Goodreads'

Watched the series, wanted to read the book. Ended up listening to the audiobook.

I enjoyed the HBO series, but the book is different enough so that things weren't spoiled.

A lot of fun, and the narrator is great

Matt Ruff: Bad Monkeys (2007, HarperCollins)

Jane Charlotte has been arrested for murder.She tells police that she is a member of …

Review of 'Bad Monkeys' on 'Goodreads'

Solid story, kept me guessing. I'm a sucker for the "are they telling the truth, or are they crazy"-type stories.

Ending felt a bit forced, after all the build up.