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Alondra's 12+4 Catch-Up Challenge - COMPLETED
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Mmmm, sounds like some hidden gems that I need to look into. Thanks, Patricia.
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4.5 Stars
This was a perfect ghost story and I loved every inch of this book.... except for ..."
BTW; her book Silence for the Dead is up for Goodreads giveaways!!
Alondra wrote: "Lillie wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Completed: The Sun Down Motel4.5 Stars
This was a perfect ghost story and I loved every inch of this book...."
A new one?! Woohoo! Added it to my list. Definitely going on my challenge for next year :)
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4.5 Stars
This was a perfect ghost story and I loved every in..."
I think it is an older book; but the reviews are good, so, i entered!! Woot!
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3 Stars, because I love the series.
It was just meh, for me. This could have been so interesting, but the overtures of romance amongst colleagues was ad nauseam. The childish banter and jealousy from Dr Brockton, is just stupid. The scientific stuff was okay and the rare moments of mystery and tension; but this was just a poor entry in the series.
Edit: I read this a month ago and forgot to add it on this thread. 🤦🏾
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3.5 Stars
This was decent; but not the usual police procedural and action that we normally get with Rebus. I think there were too many cases going all at once; even though they all tied in together; it was just too much. It was enjoyable, as usual. Rebus is a mess, but not as broken as Bosch or Harry Hole.
Decent entry, but I am hoping we get back to the police procedural that we know and love.
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4 Stars
Great pacing, and per usual; there are many separate mysteries going on, with 1 commonality. This one did not leave me frustrated with Rebus' decisions. Also, he encountered a foe (Oakes) that was hard to figure out. I don't think Rebus ever fully understood true motives, end-game, etc with Oakes. I know I didn't.
There were some resolutions, but nothing is ever tidy with Rebus and the criminals he deals with.
** 12+4 officially completed!! I really had no idea.
This year was a struggle; or moreso, this summer. I skipped reading in favor of gardening and dealing with a living room remodel that was NOT planned 🤦🏾.
I am not sure about completing all 14; but I may do so.
has been a terror, but not in a bad way really. It's just such a dense book; but it is really good. I am hoping to finish it this weekend and finish off Cut to the Bone, next weekend. I do feel quite accomplished with digging at those series. Even making progress on 1 or 2, is quite satisfying.
Congrats on being officially complete Alondra!
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Thanks so much, Michelle!! 🤗
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Thanks, Denise! 🥰
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I try, Ioana; I try. 😮💨😂🤗
Great job Mrs. Moderator!!! Way to set the bar high completing your challenge!!!I think you need another list..... 🤣
way to go- and it looks like many good books read
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I think you need another list..... 🤣"
You are not funny!! 😩😩🤦🏾Lindsey!! Girl, I would get like 1 other book done. Do you know I have never done a 2nd list??? I need to get it together; but I'm too moody! 🤔
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This list was actually comforting, because of the series. I feel good about it. ☺️
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Lies!! Bill, you always finish!!
Did you get a reading mood that did not include reading 12+4 challenge books??... *runs to Bills list**... brb
Congrats, Alondra! I know you said you had a hard time reading this summer, but apparently, you do know how to focus on your list!
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I tried. I was very distracted, but in a good way; from reading. I though I had 2 more to go. I don't feel as much pressure, but I am behind on the overall challenge by a book or 2. 🤦🏾
You did it you did it!!#1 Did you have an overall favorite?
#2 Where's list two?????? ;-) ;-) ;-)
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#1 Did you have an overall favorite?
#2 Where's list two?????? ;-) ;-) ;-)"
Thank you, Alissa!!
1) Not just one. I really loved Stiletto; Lovecraft Country and The Sun Down Motel. They were all so different and sooooo good!
Thanks for asking.
2).... now, Alissa. We can't all be awesome like you. I've never done a 2nd list; and I won't start now. I do hope to one day jump on that train; but I would have to be way ahead on my series.
😩🤗🤗
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Thanks, Jackie!!! 🥰
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Thank you, Pam.
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I'm at work and can't send emoji's..... LOL
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Thanks, Dee! ☺️
Alondra wrote: "Alissa wrote: "You did it you did it!!#1 Did you have an overall favorite?
#2 Where's list two?????? ;-) ;-) ;-)"
Thank you, Alissa!!
1) Not just one. I really loved Stiletto;..."
teehee ;-)
I have Lovecraft Country eyeballed for my lists next year so I'm so glad to hear it was one of your faves!
Congrats on finishing! I also really enjoyed the Sundown Motel!Now you need to get working on your list for 2024!!!!!! :)
Congratulations on finishing your list, Alondra! It must feel good to have made some progress on your beloved series. It's awesome that you read some good ones!
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I have Lovecraft Country eyeballed for my lists next year so I'm so glad to hear it was one of your faves!.."
I'm glad I broke down and read it. :)
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Now you need to get working on your list for 2024!!!!!! :)"
Thanks, Jami, but I'm not rreeeaadddyyy!! 😩😩
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Thanks, Lea!!
It feels fabulous, because I really didn't read much over the summer. Then once I did read, I felt good doing it. ☺️
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3.5 Stars
Just because I gave this 3.5 Stars, doesn't mean I didn't like it. I enjoyed it ... mostly; but it was dense; my God, was it dense. Everyone has an opinion and a tale to tell, in this novel.
The NY Times said it best about the length: "Where are we going and why, and will the whole grueling experience be worth it? Or are we just stuck in something we can’t seem to get out of?"
I kept wondering what is the ultimate end to this?? Will this NF crew get saved; unlike, the real crew?? Will there be retribution, safe passage or at least revenge for the survivors of man and beast?? The end did not justify the means, for me. It seemed quite ant-climactic and seemed to lose steam once the crew had a reckoning.
Dan Simmons knows how to write, so I really enjoyed all of the writing; it was just too much. I loved the descriptions of what the crews were up against and I was hungry, cold and bewildered; just like them. I felt all of it, and you will too.
I do recommend the reading of this book; I just don't highly recommend it.
P.S. I started in June; put it down to enjoy my summer, and really picked it back up in September. Sheesh.
Congrats on finishing that brick of a book! I hope you feel accomplished after finishing that thing, and I'm glad it was mostly enjoyable, despite being too dense. You've really done well with your list. :-)
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Thanks, Lea. I do feel accomplished, but so much time was spent on this doorstopper. Like you said, it was enjoyable and mostly entertaining.
I'm surprised I am done. I really thought I would be kicking at it in December. LOL
Congrats on completing your list, Alondra!
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Thanks so much Carolien. ☺️☺️
Alondra~Congratulations 🎉 on Finishing this Challenge and so Early. Great Job 😊
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Thanks, Kristine! 😁
Congratulations on finishing your challenge!
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Thanks a bunch, Karol ☺️☺️
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Thanks Jackie!! Woot! 😮💨🤗
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Thank you, Madeline!! 🤗
Congrats Alondra! I should be finishing my challenge this weekend.
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It was, it was! It was creepy, but beyond that, just good writing. I have TBoCC on my tbr to buy. Now, after reading Sun Down, I will add The Broken Girls too!