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Nathan is on vacation this week. Just for fun he decided to to short reviews of his three year old’s favorite books. It should have been simple and quick. But if there is one thing Nathan is good at it … Continue reading
Whew. {Pauses to catch breath} Well, that was a roller-coaster ride and no mistake. Action heaped on action, the same frenetic scene fragmented into half a dozen different points of view, a bunch of wildly original characters, all with their … Continue reading
‘You’re a mean one, Mr. (Name retracted to prevent spoilers) You really are a heel’ Ok, I am all in on this one; Three Parts Dead deserves all the praise it has been getting. Suspenseful, gritty, and working in completely … Continue reading
So here we are at the end of the trilogy. The first book, ‘The Tattered Banner’, I found a refreshing change from the typical swords-based fantasy, focused as it was around the rapier as the weapon of choice. It was … Continue reading
Each Thursday, our copy of ‘The Tough Guide to Fantasyland’ in hand, we shall tour the mystical countryside looking for adventure and fun (and tropes) from all over fantasy. Today’s topic is MINIONS MINIONS OF THE DARK LORD are all … Continue reading
There’s always a worry with an author’s follow-up to a spectacular debut. Whether you loved or hated the Broken Empire trilogy (Prince/King/Emperor of Thorns), it was hard to ignore and for a while it seemed as if the entire book … Continue reading
Just a small confession to start this off, I want everyone to know where we stand here. Joe Abercrombie is one of my top three authors, and The First Law is my favorite fantasy trilogy. Unbiased observer I am not. … Continue reading
Each Thursday, our copy of ‘The Tough Guide to Fantasyland’ in hand, we shall tour the mystical countryside looking for adventure and fun (and tropes) from all over fantasy. Today’s topic is… Mentors MENTOR. A tour official who will be … Continue reading
If I had to describe the characteristics I most look for in a book, I’d probably answer: memorable characters, an interesting setting, a plot that constantly surprises me and plenty of humour. This one ticks all the boxes. It isn’t … Continue reading
Maybe I just have a thing for elderly ladies that take charge and make everyone around them dance to their music. Maybe I am a much bigger fan of a basic space opera than I ever will be of detective … Continue reading