Tag: Books

Reading project, week ending 16 May 2021

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What have I read this week?

Ash & Bramble by Sarah Prineas

This is a fantasy novel about Pin and Shoe, who are trapped in the Godmother’s castle. Their memories have been wiped; all Pin has is a thimble, but she is determined to escape. I really liked this; Pin and Shoe were great characters, and I really enjoyed the story. I’d definitely read more by this author.

Commitment Hour by James Alan Gardner

This is a science fiction novel about Fullin, a young person living in a future Earth where most people emigrated to the stars and those who remained are now slowly clawing themselves out of the resulting mess. Fullin belongs to a group called the Tobers, who change sex every year until they’re 20, when they have to commit to one or the other (or to being both). I really did not like this; it had the potential to be interesting, but the main character was very annoying, and the plot twist was obvious.

Oh My Gods by Alexandra Sheppard

This is a YA novel about Helen, a half-mortal teenage girl who is the daughter of Zeus. I quite liked this; it was a fun read.

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Reading project, week ending 11 Apr 2021

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What have I read this week? Just one.

Loki by Mackenzi Lee

This is a fantasy novel about the Asgardian god Loki. I enjoyed this; it’s an interesting take on Loki’s story, looking at how he became the trickster we know him as. I also really liked the Victorian setting; it made a nice contrast. I’d definitely read more by this author.

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Reading project, week ending 21 Mar 2021

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What have I read this week? Just one.

A Libertarian Walks Into A Bear: The Utopian Plot To Liberate An American Town (And Some Bears) by Matthew Hongoltz-Hetlin

This is a nonfiction book about an attempt by libertarians to take over the town of Grafton, New Hampshire. I found it really interesting, although I could have done without some of the humour. It was a fascinating look at how selfishness undermines the social contract.

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