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The Invisible Library (The Invisible Library, #1)

Genevieve Cogman

Start date: April 1, 2017

Finish date: April 30, 2017

Why we're reading this: It won March Madness 2017!
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Mar 04, 2017 Melani rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: bookclub-picks, steam-punk

My biggest issue with the book is how predictable it was. I knew, chapters before the characters did, where the various plot points were headed. It’s not a terrible thing, but it doesn’t make for memorable reading. I’m also annoyed, because there the existence of the Library in this series seems like it would allow for so much creativity on the part of the author, so many universes to explore. But it seems like we’re going to stay put in this Steampunk Victorian England for a while. It’s not eve ...more

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Apr 13, 2017 Jen rated it really liked it · review of another edition

When I read that this was similar to Doctor Who but with librarians, my expectations where high. I don't think this lived up to my expectations, but it was still a fun, quick read. I would have preferred more background on this mysterious Library, which I suspect we will get in the next book.

The Kai character was interesting, and there were a few parts that were predictable, but overall, it was good. I'll probably continue with this series. ...more

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Apr 04, 2017 Brenda rated it liked it

I have mixed feelings about this book. I think the story was decent, but the world building just didn't really grab me. I don't really like steampunk, and should have realized ahead of time that that's what this was. Because of that, I expected to like it a lot more than I did. I probably wouldn't read on in the series. ...more

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