Tamsin reviewed Bridge by Lauren Beukes
Audiobook Review
4 stars
I listened to the audiobook, read brilliantly by Lisa Cordileone, which really helped me to keep up with the plot as it leapt around.
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Tamsin rated The Lola Quartet: 3 stars
Tamsin rated Sea of Tranquility: 5 stars
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
Edwin St. Andrew is eighteen years old when he crosses the Atlantic by steamship, exiled from polite society following an …
Tamsin rated When the Dust Settles: 4 stars
When the Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope
Lucy is a world-leading authority on recovering from disaster. She holds governments to account, supports survivors and helps communities to …
Tamsin rated Homecoming: 3 stars
Homecoming by Kate Morton
The highly anticipated new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Clockmaker’s Daughter, a sweeping novel that …
Tamsin reviewed Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
Born under different stars, Protestant Mungo and Catholic James live in the hyper-masculine and violently …
Review of 'Young Mungo' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Audiobook. Brutal but brilliant.
Tamsin reviewed Metronome by Tom Watson
An eerie, striking debut by an award-winning author for fans of Emma Stonex, Francine Toon …
Review of 'Metronome' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
I liked the sound of the premise but actually too contrived and unrealistic in reality so a bit unsatisfying. Plus didn't like the ending
I liked the sound of the premise but actually too contrived and unrealistic in reality so a bit unsatisfying. Plus didn't like the ending
Tamsin rated The Dispossessed: 3 stars
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin
Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and attempt to tear down …
Tamsin reviewed Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen
Review of 'Nuclear War' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Will not help you to sleep at night
Tamsin reviewed Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy
Review of 'Soldier Sailor' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
I'm glad I read this at a safe distance (16yrs) from having young children, some of it is a bit visceral. Thought the last few chapters let it down though.
I'm glad I read this at a safe distance (16yrs) from having young children, some of it is a bit visceral. Thought the last few chapters let it down though.
Tamsin rated Echo of Worlds: 5 stars
Echo of Worlds by M. R. Carey (The Pandominion, #2)
Following the critically acclaimed Infinity Gate comes the second and final novel in the Pandominion by international bestselling M.R. Carey. …
Tamsin rated Daughters of Night: 3 stars
Tamsin rated The Girl with All the Gifts: 4 stars
The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey (The Girl with All the Gifts, #1)
Melanie is a very special girl. Dr. Caldwell calls her "our little genius."
Every morning, Melanie waits in her …
Tamsin reviewed Paris Echo by Sebastian Faulks
Review of 'Paris Echo' on 'Goodreads'
1 star
Boring! Too much description of metro stations. Mostly dull characters + unrealistic premise, I honestly didn't see the point of this book.
Boring! Too much description of metro stations. Mostly dull characters + unrealistic premise, I honestly didn't see the point of this book.
Tamsin reviewed Infinity Gate by M. R. Carey (The Pandominion, #1)
"The Pandominion: a political and trading alliance of a million worlds. Except that they're really …
Review of 'Infinity Gate' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Really enjoyable sci-fi/space opera