false 26 87 59 true 5820606 read 4 true 3167517 currently-reading 24 true 3167516 to-read 10 false 5045660 mystery 6 false 5089839 fantasy 4 false 5569077 hardcase-crime 4 false 5300695 historical 2 false 7094360 humor 2 false 5045665 science-fiction 1 false 6567906 thriller 1 false 5045668 graphic-novel 1 false 7035346 horror 0 false 5045671 collected-edition <![CDATA[Bruce is on page 20 of The Hunter: A Parker... ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78797726 Bruce is on page 20 of 208 of The Hunter: A Parker Novel ]]> <![CDATA[Bruce added 'The Hunter: A Parker Novel']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78797726 The Hunter: A Parker Novel (Paperback) by Richard Stark
bookshelves: currently-reading, hardcase-crime
]]> <![CDATA[Bruce added 'Making History: A Novel']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/58103050 to: Making History: A Novel (Hardcover) by Stephen Fry
We all know about time travel and the ramifications of changing the past, also known as the butterfly effect, but how could making sure that one of the most evil men in history was never born possibly turn out badly? Stephen Fry, actor, comedian, and writer, shows us just what could happen under these circumstances. A really good book, and a fun read, and being a big fan of Mr. Fry's, I could hear his voice all the way through the book which just made it better! ]]> <![CDATA[Bruce is on page 49 of Making History: A No... ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/58103050 Bruce is on page 49 of 380 of Making History: A Novel ]]> <![CDATA[Bruce added 'If I Were You']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73690589 to: If I Were You (Paperback) by P.G. Wodehouse
bookshelves: humor
Not Jeeves and Wooster but still I light romantic comedy. Don't let the page count fool you, the typeface was huge. ]]> <![CDATA[Bruce added 'The Hot Rock']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76123049 The Hot Rock (Mass Market Paperback) by Donald E. Westlake
bookshelves: to-read
]]> <![CDATA[Bruce added 'The Code of the Woosters']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73657474 The Code of the Woosters (Mass Market Paperback) by P.G. Wodehouse
bookshelves: humor, to-read
Gonna put this one back on the bookshelf for now. Recently rewatched the Jeeves and Wooster series and this story is too fresh in my mind. I love Wodehouse's writing though!!

]]> <![CDATA[Bruce added 'Obadiah Gray and the Mystery of the Centurion's Testament']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73254427 to: Obadiah Gray and the Mystery of the Centurion's Testament (Paperback) by Thomas G. Lammers
bookshelves: fantasy, historical
There was a time that I was reluctant to read things written by friends because I thought I might be let down, and if so, how would I reply to them regarding their work. Well, I'm happy to say that Van Reid and now Thomas Lammers have proven my fears groundless!

Tom Lammers second book, Obadiah Gray and the Mystery of the Centurions Testament is easily as good as his first excellent short novel, Augustus Green in the Lair of the Pye-A-Saw. A joy to read and hard to put down, I would find it very difficult indeed to chose between the two books to pick a favorite. Of course since Tom allowed me to draw a cover for his second book it just might hold a loftier position in my heart.

Of course I'll admit that I'd like to see a sequel, or sequels, as the characters are all quite endearing, in particular, one who shows her colors near the end of the book and and leaves me wanting to know more about her. The plot too leaves some openings for a sequel, and I'll admit I'm intrigued by the subject matter and would love to know more.

Time will tell, but in the meantime I unequvically recommend this book! ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from Bruce]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/72991993 Shawn's review of Hell's Angels
by Hunter S. Thompson

Up until I read this book when I was 13, I SO wanted to be a Hell's Angel! When I was done with it, I decided I probably wasn't tough enough. (And I'd probably just fall off the bike and hurt myself anyway!) ]]> <![CDATA[Bruce added 'Some Danger Involved: A Novel']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/61121952 to: Some Danger Involved: A Novel (Paperback) by Will Thomas
bookshelves: historical, mystery
I can't recall what exactly caught my interest on this book but I'm glad I read it. I do know that I enjoy learning my history through fiction and this added a bit to my knowledge if British history, if only a little.

When I started the book I was expecting a Holmes type book so you can imagine my delight to find elements of pulp heroes like the Shadow and Doc Savage in the makeup of the main character. Barker has "eyes" all over the city and uses several "agents" to help him in his investigations. We've learned a little about him in this first book and I'm curious as to what we'll learn in future adventures.

As I got into the book I realized that the pace was not picking up as I usually expect from a book of this type. The investigation, which we are following at it's own speed, moves along steadily, but does not build slowly to the climax. My thought at that time was that I wasn't going to be able to stay interested, but surprisingly, it works very well. In fact, the climax kind of sneaks up on you very near the end of the book.

This is a first book for the writer and I suspect that his writing will just get better and better as he goes. I know that I'm willing to try out the next book or two to find out! ]]>