I read only nonfiction for years. Now, I'm getting back into fiction. (he/him)
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Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize
"A hypnotic and electrifying Irish tale that transcends country, transcends time." —Lily King, New …
The year is 1327. Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and …
A wonderful, distinctive tale. Although it has the deep research of a historical novel, it's really a detective story.
Must be ready for deep literary devices though: page-long descriptions and passages in actual Latin.
The year is 1327. Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives …
Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv the orc barbarian cashes …
I was looking for something fun. This fit the bill. I'll continue on in the series.
Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv the orc barbarian cashes out of the warrior’s life …
The year is 1327. Franciscans in a wealthy Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, and Brother William of Baskerville arrives …
The book was okay, but I never found the thrill nor connected with the characters.
Plus a pet peeve: it said 'mathematics' or 'math' way too much. At least those in the field I've known hardly ever say the word; they talk about the particular branch.
In the course of a year the five Lisbon girls kill themselves, and the boys …
This whole novel flows from a mood. Not from depression as the subject might suggest. One of dispassion, of a removal from life because of a dream that was never possible.
In the course of a year the five Lisbon girls kill themselves, and the boys say, “What do you mean?”
Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse.
Following the events in …
Same Murderbot confusion about how the world works (and emotions), then same gripping action. My palms sweat when the fights start.
I think I'm going to have to binge these again because it takes me half the novella to remember who everybody is. I suppose I have that to look forward to.
Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse.
Following the events in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza corporation …
Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse.
Following the events in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza corporation …
Antsy is the latest student to pass through the doors at Eleanor West's School for …
These books drip with such a strong sense of longing. I am drawn to them for that.
Antsy is the latest student to pass through the doors at Eleanor West's School for Wayward Children.
When her fellow …
