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[Phrynne]

My review of A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers

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[Greg]

Phrynne wrote: "My review of A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers

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I enjoyed The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - the sociological details on the other races were wonderfully inventive, as was its treatment of culture, sexuality, etc. A fascinating book! It was a bit slow in plot/character movement though.

I was a little disappointed when I heard that this one starts with a whole bunch of different characters for the most part because I was hoping the sequel would be able to skip some of the setup necessary in the first book. Is this one similarly sedate in its plot movement and character development over time?

I am really intrigued to find out more about Lovey though. Don't tell me any spoilers because I do want to read it!! I was just wondering what you thought of the overall pacing of the sequel in comparison to the first book.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Loved 11/22/63 because Stephen King is such a good writer, and he can be quite the romantic!

5★
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[Diane S ☔]

Finished The Widow's House
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[Phrynne]

My review of The Dark Flood Rises by Margaret Drabble

The Dark Flood Rises

[Phrynne]

Greg wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "My review of A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers

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She continues with all her sociological details Greg and goes in deep with whether artificial intelligences are sentient beings. It is not an action packed book but her study of the different characters is enjoyable as is the story of Jane which really appealed to me!
I would say this one is slower in the action but better in the character development than the first book. And you do not miss the first book's characters because the new ones are so interesting:)

[Dale]

review for The Perfumer's Secret by Fiona McIntosh has now gone up.
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A bit disappointed in this one

[Greg]

Phrynne wrote: "Greg wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "My review of A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers

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Thanks for the description Phrynne! Based on your description, I definitely plan to go ahead and read the book!

[Phrynne]

Oops! let's try again.
Here is my review for The Dark Flood Rises by Margaret Drabble

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[Phrynne]

Greg wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "Greg wrote: "Phrynne wrote: "My review of A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers

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Hope you like it:) I think you will!

[Suz]

Read this a month ago and forgot to review. Possibly this is saying something!

The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Lisa]

I just finished Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs It is excellent and I think it is a book everyone should read. It is a real eye opener about our war on drugs and how there may be better ways. Here is my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Suz]

Check this one out Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell .

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Antonio]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...The Book of Questions

Tell me, is the rose naked
or is that her only dress?
Why do trees conceal
the splendor of their roots?
Who hears the regrets
of the thieving automobile?
Is there anything in the world sadder
than a train standing in the rain?

[Greg]

Antonio wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...The Book of Questions

Tell me, is the rose naked
or is that her only dress?
Why do trees conceal
the splendor of their r..."

I've read a few other books of Neruda's poetry translated by William O'Daly (Still Another Day and The Yellow Heart), and I loved them! A great poet, and an excellent translator!

[Diane S ☔]

Finished Bleaker House: Chasing My Novel to the End of the World
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[Leslie]

Diane S ☔ wrote: "Finished Bleaker House: Chasing My Novel to the End of the World
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lol - love that title Diane!

[GeneralTHC]

PattyMacDotComma wrote: " ... he can be quite the romantic!

5★
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Yep! Who knew? Definitely my very favorite book by him.

[GeneralTHC]

I finished White Tears real early this morning. It's funny, to be completely honest about it, I didn't really enjoy it all that much while reading it (about 3 stars). But now that I think back on it as a whole, it seems like a pretty amazing work. Undoubtedly some will see it as a mess and others as a masterpiece. I sorta feel like it's both.

[Colleen]

Just finished The Sympathizer - good fiction book about the Vietnam war from a Vietnamese perspective. 4 stars and eye-opening.

I can't wait to read 11/22/63. King is just brilliant.

[Hannah]

I've finished Born a Crime by Trevor Noah.

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[Dale]

I've finished All That is Lost Between Us by Sara Foster
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[dely]

Antonio wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...The Book of Questions

Tell me, is the rose naked
or is that her only dress?
Why do trees conceal
the splendor of their r..."

Do read The Postman by Antonio Skármeta if you haven't read it yet. No, it's not like the movie. As usual, the book is much better.

[Phrynne]

My review of City of Friends by Joanna Trollope

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Diane S ☔]

Finished Celine
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Finished The Mandibles: A Family, 2029–2047:

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Also, The Museum of Eterna's Novel:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And finally, The Silence and the Roar:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Luffy Sempai]

Here's the link to my review of Sophie's World by author Jostein Gaarder:-

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[Diane S ☔]

Finished Brigitta
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[Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while)]

Recently finished Forget Me Not by Luana Lewis which was, for me, a compelling read. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Paul]

Just finished an incredible (and incredibly short), timely booklet, On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder.

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Joan]

Paul wrote: "Just finished an incredible (and incredibly short), timely booklet, [book:On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Ce..."
Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

[Phrynne]

My review of Cross by James Patterson

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Greg]

dely wrote:"
Do read The Postman by Antonio Skármeta if you haven't read it yet. No, it's not like the movie. As usual, the book is much better. .."

Thanks for the tip dely! I saw the movie years ago, and would definitely like to read the book!

[Suz]

Last Man Standing by David Baldacci the audio version . Disappointing. Review:

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Blueback by Tim Winton . Very worthwhile. Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Suz]

Check this one out Violent Exposure by Katherine Howell .

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Diane S ☔]

Finished Rain and Other South Sea Stories
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Angela M]

I read The Barrowfields. 4.5 stars : My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Albert]

I read The Sea by John Banville. My first by him. My review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...?

[Chrissie]

I really enjoyed E.M. Forster's A Passage to India. It isn't going to fit everybody. It is not an action filled adventure story. The audiobook's narration by Sam Dastor could certainly have been improved, particularly how he intones young women. My review say why I enjoyed the book so much.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Gill]

Here's my very short review of Dissolution. I preferred the other books I have read in this series:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Gill]

I've just finished Lunatics, Imbeciles and Idiots: A History of Insanity in Nineteenth-Century Britain and Ireland. There was more good than bad here. It's partly aimed at those interested in family history.

Here's my review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Canadian Jen]

Albert wrote: "I read The Sea by John Banville. My first by him. My review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit..."

Hi Albert - your link doesn't work...You may want to give it another go.

[Albert]

Jen wrote: "Albert wrote: "I read The Sea by John Banville. My first by him. My review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/edit..."

Hi Albert - your link doesn't work...You may want t..."

Fixed. Thanks, Jen.

[Canadian Jen]

Just finished Small Great Things. 4****. My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Diane S ☔]

Read If We Were Villains
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[Greg]

Chrissie wrote: "I really enjoyed E.M. Forster's A Passage to India. It isn't going to fit everybody. It is not an action filled adventure story. The audiobook's narration by Sam Dastor ..."

So glad Chrissie!

[Sandysbookaday (taking a step back for a while)]

I have just finished a really good psychological thriller Little White Lies by Elizabeth McGregor. Chilling! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Chrissie]

Greg wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "I really enjoyed E.M. Forster's A Passage to India. It isn't going to fit everybody. It is not an action filled adventure story. The audiobook's narrati..."

You and Pink and others encouraged me so I owe my thanks to you.

[Gill]

I've just read Lincoln in the Bardo. It was a good read, but I wouldn't recommend it if you are grieving.

Here's my review:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi is an amazing, award-winning debut.

My review
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