The Magicians
Incredibly well done adult fantasy that subverts the tropes of Magic School and Magical Fantasy Lands.
Really nicely hit a spot.
A, Books, Fiction, Rated, fantasy, iPad
A, Books, Fiction, Rated, fantasy, iPad
21:17, July 21st 2010
Tickling The English
A look at the English from the perspective of the famous Irish comedian as he tours the country.
A decent book, with more to it than you’d expect.
Autobiography, B+, Books, Comedy, Non-Fiction, Rated, Travel, iPad
Autobiography, B+, Books, Comedy, Non-Fiction, Rated, Travel, iPad
13:21, July 12th 2010
The Fuller Memorandum
Third Laundry novel. Bloody good
A, Books, Fiction, Horror, Humour, Rated, Science Fiction, Thriller
A, Books, Fiction, Horror, Humour, Rated, Science Fiction, Thriller
13:19, July 9th 2010
Time’s Eye
Alternative history/parallel world book, first of a trilogy.
OK
Alternative History, B, Books, Fiction, Rated, Science Fiction
Alternative History, B, Books, Fiction, Rated, Science Fiction
13:18, May 29th 2010
The Atrocity Archives
A, Books, Fiction, Rated, Science Fiction, Thriller
A, Books, Fiction, Rated, Science Fiction, Thriller
13:15, May 20th 2010
Generation A
Set in a world transformed by the disappearance of bees and a new drug called Solon.
The book follows a group of people who are mysteriously stung by bees.
B+, Books, Fiction, Mainstream Fiction, Rated
B+, Books, Fiction, Mainstream Fiction, Rated
10:50, May 10th 2010
Chuck Klosterman IV
A loose collection of artist profiles, opinion columns and random other bits of writing. Klosterman is a very readable writer but can take some very annoying positions on popular culture.
He’s got a whole more broadminded than thou thing going on, combined with a popular is good except when I don’t like it stance. Like I say, annoying.
Autobiography, B-, Books, Films, Humour, Music, Music Criticism, Non-Fiction, Rated, Short Stories, TV, TV Criticism
Autobiography, B-, Books, Films, Humour, Music, Music Criticism, Non-Fiction, Rated, Short Stories, TV, TV Criticism
17:59, April 23rd 2010
Bloodsucking Fiends
Enjoyable, San Francisco set, romantic comedy. The twist being that the female lead is a newly fledged vampire.