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August 11, 2023May 11, 2023

Heaven’s River – Dennis E. Taylor

When I was a kid, I could pick up a book that I had put down, even months later, and

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Crime, Fiction, Novel, Thrillers  0 Comments

July 28, 2023May 11, 2023

The Talented Mr. Ripely – Patricia Highsmith

This is an excellent little thriller, that doesn’t seem to fall in the trap of glorifying it’s anti-hero.

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Comedy, Fiction, Novel, Science-Fiction  0 Comments

July 14, 2023May 11, 2023

The Stainless Steel Rat’s Revenge – Harry Harrison

More reading for escapism.

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June 30, 2023June 18, 2023

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I read some books by amateur authors. It didn’t go well.

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Fantasy, Fiction  0 Comments

June 16, 2023May 11, 2023

A Feast of Crows – George R. R. Martin

Wherein I actually have an opinion about this series.

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Atheism, Comics, Fiction, Humour, Religion  0 Comments

June 2, 2023May 10, 2023

Preti: Il mistero della fede – Astutillo Smeriglia

More satire from Smeriglia, but this time just pointed at the church

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May 19, 2023May 10, 2023

Telegraph Avenue – Michael Chabon

People speak well of Michael Chabon. I can see why.

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Fiction, Science-Fiction  1 Comment

April 28, 2023March 12, 2022

Delta-v – Daniel Suarez

When it comes to science-fiction, Daniel Suarez really puts in the work, and it shows in ‘Delta-v’

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Comics, Fiction  0 Comments

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

Dodici – Zerocalcare

A second attempt at ZeroCalcare, with much better results!

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Alternate History, Fiction, Science-Fiction  1 Comment

March 17, 2023July 10, 2022

The Power – Naomi Alderman

I enjoyed the hell out of this novel, flaws and all.

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