Williams is one of the writers that C. S. Lewis named as an inspiration. He became part of the Inkling group. I have used the word esoteric to refer tWilliams is one of the writers that C. S. Lewis named as an inspiration. He became part of the Inkling group. I have used the word esoteric to refer to him elswhere about another book and I believe it does apply and describe his writing. That being said I highly recommend this book. You will need to think about it and not enter in with your mind in neutral but really, isn't that a good thing?
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Williams is one of the writers that C. S. Lewis named as an inspiration. He became part of the Inkling group. I have used the word esoteric to refer to him elswhere about another book and I believe it does apply and describe his writing. That being said I highly recommend this book. You will need to think about it and not enter in with your mind in neutral but really, isn't that a good thing?...more
I haven't been here a lot lately...I know but try to hang in there and don't let your grief overwhelm you. Anyway, trying to be a bit more active I'm I haven't been here a lot lately...I know but try to hang in there and don't let your grief overwhelm you. Anyway, trying to be a bit more active I'm (trying again) to at least note books I've enjoyed immensely.
Here we have a light read in the relatively new genre "litrpg". Of course it's not so new as to not have had a glut of mediocre to poor efforts clog our book store shelves and audio book lists (yes, yes I know and the Ebook lists to, sigh. Okay so I've never been able to like Ebooks. I've tried, I just...can't. Enjoy if it's your cup of tea).
"Anywho", I enjoyed this and when I was disappointed that it was the first in a series that has no further entries I was disappointed. That convinced me to go the "full-five" here.
So, here we go, short comments trying to avoid spoilers. This is another where the world has been "taken over" by some kind of ""system" and we're all caught in a sort of extended game type environment, except of course here dead is dead not a restart.
Our main character some how manages to sleep through the end of the world and the "game tutorial" so he gets saddled (or is it saddled???) with an unusual and seemingly distasteful character class.
He's a "Blood Reaver" (humm my spell check has never seen the word "reaver" before, oh well). Anyway he heals by his enemies bllo and maybe there are even more powers to come...try reading it and see.
So in general I like many of the litrpg books I've read the problem is finding ones that are any good. I've disliked far more than I've liked (the same thing happened to "Urban Fantasy" a few years ago). This one however I can recommend. Enjoy. Edit Review...more
I haven't been here a lot lately...I know but try to hang in there and don't let your grief overwhelm you. Anyway, trying to be a bit more active I'm I haven't been here a lot lately...I know but try to hang in there and don't let your grief overwhelm you. Anyway, trying to be a bit more active I'm (trying again) to at least note books I've enjoyed immensely.
Here we have a light read in the relatively new genre "litrpg". Of course it's not so new as to not have had a glut of mediocre to poor efforts clog our book store shelves and audio book lists (yes, yes I know and the Ebook lists to, sigh. Okay so I've never been able to like Ebooks. I've tried, I just...can't. Enjoy if it's your cup of tea).
"Anywho", I enjoyed this and when I was disappointed that it was the first in a series that has no further entries I was disappointed. That convinced me to go the "full-five" here.
So, here we go, short comments trying to avoid spoilers. This is another where the world has been "taken over" by some kind of ""system" and we're all caught in a sort of extended game type environment, except of course here dead is dead not a restart.
Our main character some how manages to sleep through the end of the world and the "game tutorial" so he gets saddled (or is it saddled???) with an unusual and seemingly distasteful character class.
He's a "Blood Reaver" (humm my spell check has never seen the word "reaver" before, oh well). Anyway he heals by his enemies bllo and maybe there are even more powers to come...try reading it and see.
So in general I like many of the litrpg books I've read the problem is finding ones that are any good. I've disliked far more than I've liked (the same thing happened to "Urban Fantasy" a few years ago). This one however I can recommend. Enjoy. ...more
Those of you who know me or have followed my reviews know I haven't reviewed a book in probably a couple of years. I have to change that form this oneThose of you who know me or have followed my reviews know I haven't reviewed a book in probably a couple of years. I have to change that form this one. Dean Koontz has written many (many) books. Some of these are among my favorites others I don't care for at all. His books can even be said to hit multiple genres.
Now this one. I think I can be said to love this novel. It isn't overtly deep but has hidden depths. It isn't a lecturing screed but expresses so much common sense wisdom (which is anything but common in this time) and does so with so much feel good humor (both overt and subtle) I must give it 5 stars and recommend it.
So, my advice??? Do yourself a favor and grab this book in whatever form you prefer, sit back (maybe grab a Coke-a-Cola, cup of tea or coffee...whatever) and enjoy....more
Look, I'm saying up front That I'm rating this book on enjoyability, readability and just good story telling. I know that there are some points where Look, I'm saying up front That I'm rating this book on enjoyability, readability and just good story telling. I know that there are some points where you have to have beefed up your "suspension of disbelief muscles. Dewey (our hero) is in the mold of the traditional hero. The "gun fighter", the "demigod" (Hercules etc.), the superhero. He's the hero who shows up or gets dragged into a situation and then triumphs over impossible odds.
So, I'd say don't "fret it" just enjoy.
Here Dewy has moved on from the events of the last novel...physically. Of course he's still "deep, dark, and suffering in silence". That said, his past won't leave him alone. The father of the evil villain he killed in the last book is willing to "burn the world" to get Dewy.
Aside from this he (the villain) is involved with a brewing war that could bring the world into a nuclear confrontation.
And only Dewy can save the world!!!!!
No really, he's the only one, the book says so.
So enjoy.
This book is semi-serious brain candy with it's share of gunfire and explosions. Mr. Coe takes his time setting his story up as he did in the first novel but ties it together well and then gives a satisfying thrill ride.
I like it and can recommend it.
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Look, I'm saying up front That I'm rating this book on enjoyability, readability and just good story telling. I know that there are some points where you have to have beefed up your "suspension of disbelief muscles. Dewey (our hero) is in the mold of the traditional hero. The "gun fighter", the "demigod" (Hercules etc.), the superhero. He's the hero who shows up or gets dragged into a situation and then triumphs over impossible odds.
So, I'd say don't "fret it" just enjoy.
Here Dewy has moved on from the events of the last novel...physically. Of course he's still "deep, dark, and suffering in silence". That said, his past won't leave him alone. The father of the evil villain he killed in the last book is willing to "burn the world" to get Dewy.
Aside from this he (the villain) is involved with a brewing war that could bring the world into a nuclear confrontation.
And only Dewy can save the world!!!!!
No really, he's the only one, the book says so.
So enjoy.
This book is semi-serious brain candy with it's share of gunfire and explosions. Mr. Coe takes his time setting his story up as he did in the first novel but ties it together well and then gives a satisfying thrill ride.
I don't really know how I would classify this book when it comes right down to it. I mean there is an idea/plot for the story behind it all. That saidI don't really know how I would classify this book when it comes right down to it. I mean there is an idea/plot for the story behind it all. That said the bulk of the book concerns everybody's emotional baggage.
The book opens with the promise of a mysterious story...once it gets around to actually opening...with a disembodied hand discovered in a deep murky pool of water where visibility is almost zero.
Our introduction to the book had been about one of the odd deep sinkhole pools of water in the world. One of those places that in the past was usually said to be a bottomless pool. Good stuff. The mystery is there and our interest is aroused.
Then we launch off into the most depressing account(s) of the participant's personal lives imaginable.
Well, okay I suppose if you try you could imagine more depressing pasts and situations but I hesitate to consider what that could mean....
Anyway while we do eventually get a (sort of) story concerning dark rituals by the time we got there I just didn't care anymore I was glad it was all over.
Obviously I'm not the target audience for this work. Maybe you are? If the emotional baggage story sounds like your bag try it.
Not for me.
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I don't really know how I would classify this book when it comes right down to it. I mean there is an idea/plot for the story behind it all. That said the bulk of the book concerns everybody's emotional baggage.
The book opens with the promise of a mysterious story...once it gets around to actually opening...with a disembodied hand discovered in a deep murky pool of water where visibility is almost zero.
Our introduction to the book had been about one of the odd deep sinkhole pools of water in the world. One of those places that in the past was usually said to be a bottomless pool. Good stuff. The mystery is there and our interest is aroused.
Then we launch off into the most depressing account(s) of the participant's personal lives imaginable.
Well, okay I suppose if you try you could imagine more depressing pasts and situations but I hesitate to consider what that could mean....
Anyway while we do eventually get a (sort of) story concerning dark rituals by the time we got there I just didn't care anymore I was glad it was all over.
Obviously I'm not the target audience for this work. Maybe you are? If the emotional baggage story sounds like your bag try it.
Another good action adventure with Pike and Cole. I must admit that I got interested in the series more following Joe Pike than E. C. I suspect that bAnother good action adventure with Pike and Cole. I must admit that I got interested in the series more following Joe Pike than E. C. I suspect that both these characters have readers who are more interested in one than the other. The writer presents both of them realistically yet without wearing us out relating detail (though I am thoroughly informed now about Joe's running and dietary habits....I don't need to hear it again. But I suppose I will.)
Here Joe gets involved with a...wait a minute, I better put that under a spoiler warning: (view spoiler)[ Okay, now you know there may be spoilers here, so read on at your own risk.
Joe gets involved with a young woman and the man she says is her uncle. They have apparently fled New Orleans after Katrina and begun life anew, with a business and pluck. Joe apparently likes pluck. When Joe sees the uncle being beaten up he intervenes and (in spite of the uncle's protest that he leave well enough alone) has the police called. Of course things escalate and do go from bad to worse, with Joe feeling responsible for Dru (the young woman) and possibly a bit more than just responsible.
Again, of course, things are not what they seem and things that have gone from bad to worse will manage to continue on to worst. (hide spoiler)] A bit of a departure for Joe's character here but a pretty well done book.
I enjoyed it and have started another Robert Crais book and have another on hold at the library...and consequently AGAIN my own books set on the shelf and go wanting for my attention as I finish library books and get them returned.
I have no will power.
But as I said, pretty good read, intellectual junk food. Enjoy, 4 stars.
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Another good action adventure with Pike and Cole. I must admit that I got interested in the series more following Joe Pike than E. C. I suspect that both these characters have readers who are more interested in one than the other. The writer presents both of them realistically yet without wearing us out relating detail (though I am thoroughly informed now about Joe's running and dietary habits....I don't need to hear it again. But I suppose I will.)
Here Joe gets involved with a...wait a minute, I better put that under a spoiler warning: (view spoiler)[ Okay, now you know there may be spoilers here, so read on at your own risk.
Joe gets involved with a young woman and the man she says is her uncle. They have apparently fled New Orleans after Katrina and begun life anew, with a business and pluck. Joe apparently likes pluck. When Joe sees the uncle being beaten up he intervenes and (in spite of the uncle's protest that he leave well enough alone) has the police called. Of course things escalate and do go from bad to worse, with Joe feeling responsible for Dru (the young woman) and possibly a bit more than just responsible.
Again, of course, things are not what they seem and things that have gone from bad to worse will manage to continue on to worst. (hide spoiler)] A bit of a departure for Joe's character here but a pretty well done book.
I enjoyed it and have started another Robert Crais book and have another on hold at the library...and consequently AGAIN my own books set on the shelf and go wanting for my attention as I finish library books and get them returned.
I have no will power.
But as I said, pretty good read, intellectual junk food. Enjoy, 4 stars....more
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