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slayra

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Joined 2 years ago

My favourite genre is fantasy but I also love comedy, which means I am a big fan of Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, Neil Gaiman and CK McDonnell. I'll read anything, though :)

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Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett: Good Omens (Paperback, 2010, Corgi) 4 stars

Armageddon only happens once, you know. They don't let you go around again until you …

My favourite apocalypse

5 stars

How would you feel if you were a supernatural being enjoying the XX century on Earth when Heaven and Hell decide it's time to bring on the Apocalypse? Angel Aziraphale enjoys his bookshop on Earth very much and after so many centuries of companionship he even learnt to appreciate the bon vivant demon Crowley. In this way, they are both very disappointed to learn that the Antichrist was born and that in eleven years' time the Earth will be destroyed. Since they both believe they know more about humans than their counterparts (above and below), they take it to themselves to try and stop the Armageddon. But the Antichrist seems to be missing and people, being people, are not keen on letting the Earth go just yet.

I've loved this book since the first time I read it so many years ago and it's amazing that it keeps growing on …

Caimh McDonnell: The Day That Never Comes (Paperback, 2017, McFori Ink) 4 stars

Remember those people that destroyed the economy and then cruised off on their yachts? Well …

Darker Bunny

4 stars

Bunny McGarry is missing, and Birgit is not talking to Paul, which means their brand new detective agency will be done before it starts. While looking for Bunny, Paul takes a case where he has to follow one of three property developers that have embezzled a lot of money.

This book is darker and seems to be grey all the time even though it takes place in the Summer. I feel McDonnell was not in high spirits while writing this, but as the novel progresses and the comic moments start creeping in - mostly by the paw of Maggie - the pace picks up and I read the last 30 chapters in one sitting. I am sure this will not be my favourite book of this series, but it's a good read.