I spent most of the nights this week immersed in this tale. Having to work half-asleep is a chore, but for this book, it's totally worth it.
Something I spent most of the nights this week immersed in this tale. Having to work half-asleep is a chore, but for this book, it's totally worth it.
Something about Lynch's writing style makes it impossible for me to put his books down once I've picked them up. His whipcrack-stlye jokes certainly play their part, but this isn't a comedy, so that's not all of it.
The characters, Locke and Jean, are super easy to root for. While Locke is obviously the lead character, I find Jean to be more interesting, overall. I find it easier to understand and empathize with Jean's worldview. (view spoiler)[Sabetha, who we meet for the first time in this book, was a bit of a disappointment. She's a strong female character with few twists. Locke's infatuation with her is a a hard swallow. However, revelations towards the end of the tale shed a possible clue as to why he follows her around the way he does. (hide spoiler)]
This books going straight into my favorites list, and I'm definitely going to pick up the next book as soon as it's released!...more
'Ready Player One' just leaped to the top of my favorites list. Anyone who knows me (and reads the blurb) should understand why. ^_^'Ready Player One' just leaped to the top of my favorites list. Anyone who knows me (and reads the blurb) should understand why. ^_^...more
This is a short review for 'The First Law' series.
Gritty, gritty books. None of the three tell happy stories. Stay away if you want to read a book thaThis is a short review for 'The First Law' series.
Gritty, gritty books. None of the three tell happy stories. Stay away if you want to read a book that'll make you feel unconditionally good, in the way the Harry Potter(s), or even The Name of the Wind does.
So why read these, then? Because the writing is top-notch. Because, at times, it's funny, or sad, or both, and it never feels awkward or out-of-place. And the grittiness, and oh-so-very obvious flaws of the characters who we follow, is a breath of fresh air. Heck, even the sparsely mentioned magic system is way grittier than most Fantasy novels I've read - the author easily manages to convey the idea of magic in this world being a chaotic / powerful force.
However, the reason that the last book is the one I've added to my favorites list is the ending, which I felt was perfect - the inevitable conclusion to a journey in a world that is decidedly unfair....more
One of the books that I consider to be top-tier is the recent sensation, The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss. This book, The Lies of Locke LamorOne of the books that I consider to be top-tier is the recent sensation, The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss. This book, The Lies of Locke Lamora, was published a year before The Name of the Wind and the two are, in my opinion, equals.
Both are typical, in that they weave the story of a charismatic (flawed genius) hero. What sets both apart from a sea of similar books is the quality of the writing, and how engaging the story is. The Lies of Locke Lamora is a much grittier tale than The Name of the Wind, but it also had me laughing out loud a lot more often than when I read the latter.
What attracted me to The Lies of Locke Lamora, at first, was a review which mentioned it as being "Ocean's Eleven in the middle ages", and I think that that's about as good a single-phrase description can get. So if you liked Ocean's Eleven, and you liked The Name of the Wind (how can you not?!), then pick this one up, A.S.A.P....more
I loved this book. Just thought that I'd write that down here. In case, I forget. I loved this book. Just thought that I'd write that down here. In case, I forget. ...more
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