Should have been an exciting story; guy rescues girl from a terrifying situation, with secrets and lies on all sides. For me if fell a bit flat, too mShould have been an exciting story; guy rescues girl from a terrifying situation, with secrets and lies on all sides. For me if fell a bit flat, too many petty details of relationships and jealousy for my liking. There was too much time waiting for something to happen, and when it did it was disappointing. ...more
A very interesting read, crossing the bounds of religion and sci-fi.
I liked the detail and the fast paced action. Wasn't too keen on how long the inteA very interesting read, crossing the bounds of religion and sci-fi.
I liked the detail and the fast paced action. Wasn't too keen on how long the interludes between action scenes were. The ending also felt a touch rushed.
A coherent captivating ending to a fantastic book series. The merge of Baxter's and Pratchett's talents is well worth the read. I also loved the endinA coherent captivating ending to a fantastic book series. The merge of Baxter's and Pratchett's talents is well worth the read. I also loved the ending, poignant and expansive. I would say its a shame there aren't more, but in a way a vibrant end is a good thing....more
The ending was a little unsatisfying - though I find this a common theme for Aaranovitch's books. The way the plot unfolds and the easy banter the narThe ending was a little unsatisfying - though I find this a common theme for Aaranovitch's books. The way the plot unfolds and the easy banter the narration maintains keeps me hooked. Very much enjoyed as always. (Gotta go back and read the fourth now, since the library didn't have it)....more
This is a very typical vampire romance story. The main character Donna is an independent modern woman who, through some dramatic circumstances, fallsThis is a very typical vampire romance story. The main character Donna is an independent modern woman who, through some dramatic circumstances, falls for a vampire (Conner). Conner is your typical tall dark and handsome vampire. Does everyone have to be beautiful to be loved? This book certainly encourages this ideal, but nonetheless their courtship is enjoyable. And who doesn't love a good Scottish brogue, which Wood can't stop talking about.
There's romance, sex, a tiny speck of kink, and just enough danger to make this read a pleasant one. Nothing wrong with some romance once in a while. ...more
A very short tale of a man haunted (quite literally) by a bad decision. The writing is uninteresting and uninspired. To read it feels very much like aA very short tale of a man haunted (quite literally) by a bad decision. The writing is uninteresting and uninspired. To read it feels very much like a half-baked idea that hasn't been expanded enough to make a good story. ...more
Enjoyable storyline with well developed characters and great pacing throughout. Very little boredom to be had - just an insatiable desire to know whatEnjoyable storyline with well developed characters and great pacing throughout. Very little boredom to be had - just an insatiable desire to know what was coming next. The set up is great for the next book which I look forward to reading....more
A good companion to the Arrow seasons 1 and 2, with the primary focus being on Season 2. I liked that the characters of Slade, Isabel, and Blood wereA good companion to the Arrow seasons 1 and 2, with the primary focus being on Season 2. I liked that the characters of Slade, Isabel, and Blood were much more fleshed out than in the series, but I would have liked to have more of Oliver's perspective in there.
I watch Arrow because I like how much of an imperfect character Oliver is, clearly this wanted to investigate the other characters much more, something that could be enjoyable if the perspectives were neater. The sense of empathy for these characters just wasn't built in a strong enough sense in my opinion.
There was good action and good pacing throughout - worth a read if you want to view Arrow from another perspective. If, like me, you just want into Oliver's head, you probably don't want to read this one. ...more
A predictable crime story in an interesting engaging world. The characters are enjoyable if a little shallow at times. I know that people enjoy writinA predictable crime story in an interesting engaging world. The characters are enjoyable if a little shallow at times. I know that people enjoy writing about attractive women, and having every man fall in love with her, and other women wanting to be her. But in my opinion this makes the characters rather 2 dimensional. Though I understand that a major theme of the book focuses on the over importance put on appearance.
The lead up to the next book is great. Lots of potential for interesting and fast paced stories. And some nice possibility of deeper more emotional stories. I look forward to reading the next one. ...more
Very enjoyable story line - the end of the world - so a normal day for Torchwood. Some pretty dark themes running through which were well thought out.Very enjoyable story line - the end of the world - so a normal day for Torchwood. Some pretty dark themes running through which were well thought out. Jack's relationship with death being the biggest and most obvious component here, but there's also a few other touching subjects implied.
The pacing was good, action packed from start to end if a little too long in the build up. A few too many fore-warnings for my liking. I loved the conclusion in a sci-fi geek sense - very nice. However, in a story line sense I found it a little lacklustre. The solution was a touch too easy in my opinion, also the scientist in me is annoyed by lack of ingenuity on the part of the characters.
The combat and action sequences were good, well written and gripping. All in all a good story that I enjoyed reading. ...more
Been having problems reading books lately. The stories and characters just haven't held any interest. But this was exactly what I needed, fun, fast paBeen having problems reading books lately. The stories and characters just haven't held any interest. But this was exactly what I needed, fun, fast paced and emotional enough to drag me away from the crap of real life.
I haven't read book number 2, but Club Dead stood well enough on its own, which is good since this is the only one my library had. The characters are all very well written, their motives and interests well matching their actions. Overall a very enjoyable read. ...more
The gripping story of a woman who runs away to be a soldier. Featuring combat, magic and tales of epic adventure. The first book in the trilogy is a lThe gripping story of a woman who runs away to be a soldier. Featuring combat, magic and tales of epic adventure. The first book in the trilogy is a little slow on the build up almost as if Moon is testing the waters before diving straight in. By the start of the second book the action is in full flow, bringing joy, tears and page turning a plenty.
There's so much to enjoy here, definitely one for the fantasy lovers and those wanting a spark of adventure in their lives. Great story, Book 3 is spectacular. ...more
Took me a while to get into, as I didn't really enjoy or connect with the characters. When things started to get interesting the book became a page-tuTook me a while to get into, as I didn't really enjoy or connect with the characters. When things started to get interesting the book became a page-turner and one that I enjoyed. Not as awesoem as the rest of the Hollows, but a good read all the same....more
Like many others; I'm torn. I love the concept and the characters, they are lively entertaining and just broken enough to make them relatable. I hateLike many others; I'm torn. I love the concept and the characters, they are lively entertaining and just broken enough to make them relatable. I hate to say it, but it is the writing that lets this book down. Continuity between chapters is patchy and the paragraphs have such a similar style throughout it is almost boring.
As others have said, the book gets better towards the end, becoming more fluid to read and gripping. The ending itself did feel anticlimactic. I wouldn't mind reading the rest of the series though. (Picked this up on a whim from the library)...more
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