kholerik reviewed Murder by Other Means by John Scalzi
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3 stars
Slightly longer, but still a novella. Anyway, quick and fun. I like this series. Especially the novel ways people would try to abuse a mechanism like this.
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Groundhog Day meets Deadpool in Django Wexler’s raunchy, hilarious, blood-splattered fantasy tale about a young …
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3 stars
Fun. But more fun in the beginning, then it gets a bit leas fun but still entertaining. I liked the premise, the characters and the writing. I will give the second part a try, maybe there are some answers in there.
kholerik reviewed Dreadful by Caitlin Rozakis
A sharp-witted, high fantasy farce featuring killer moat squid, toxic masculinity, evil wizards and a …
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3 stars
I enjoyed this fun little read. No big surprises, but likeable characters and a premise I enjoyed. This could make an entertaining animated movie.
SciFi’s favorite antisocial A.I. is again on a mission. The case against the too-big-to-fail GrayCris …
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3 stars
Another very quick and fun read. I don't remember the last time I managed to read two entire books start to finish in a single day. That's how short these books are. Apart from the length it's another good entry in the Murderbot series. I understand now why these are so popular.
Another very quick and fun read. I don't remember the last time I managed to read two entire books start to finish in a single day. That's how short these books are. Apart from the length it's another good entry in the Murderbot series. I understand now why these are so popular.
kholerik reviewed Keinotekoinen olotila by Martha Wells (Wells, Martha, #Murderbot diaries ; 2, suomi.)
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3 stars
After watching the Murderbot show I wanted to know how its journey continues. I was very pleasantly surprised to see how short these books are. I am so tired of 500+ page bricks. The book was as entertaining as the show. I actually think it works slightly better as a show, because watching the actor bring Murderbot to life feels nicer to this human. Anyway, if you enjoy the show, give the books a try. They're fun too and they are already here, while the next season will take a year or two.
After watching the Murderbot show I wanted to know how its journey continues. I was very pleasantly surprised to see how short these books are. I am so tired of 500+ page bricks. The book was as entertaining as the show. I actually think it works slightly better as a show, because watching the actor bring Murderbot to life feels nicer to this human. Anyway, if you enjoy the show, give the books a try. They're fun too and they are already here, while the next season will take a year or two.
kholerik reviewed The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne (The Bloodsworn Trilogy, #1)
THE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.
A century has passed since the gods …
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4 stars
I really enjoyed this. I found it very hard to put the book down and cursed at life, which gave me so little time to read over the last few days. I liked all the POV characters, especially Orca. The story always keeps moving and it does so in a way that keeps you glued to the book. All the Nordic terms are a tad annoying, but ultimately add to the atmosphere. I have already started the next book.
kholerik reviewed The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
A Life No One Will Remember. A Story You Will Never Forget.
France, 1714: …
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3 stars
2.5 stars. I wanted to give two stars, because I felt the book to lack substance. But I enjoyed it more than I initially expected, so I rounded up instead of down. I quite liked the idea at the heart of this book, but everything ended up being so forgettable. Normally I wouldn't've picked a book like this up, because it felt like it'd be romance and I don't read romance. I ended up reading it because it was in some challenge and the ratings were good. I don't quite regret reading it, but almost.
2.5 stars. I wanted to give two stars, because I felt the book to lack substance. But I enjoyed it more than I initially expected, so I rounded up instead of down. I quite liked the idea at the heart of this book, but everything ended up being so forgettable. Normally I wouldn't've picked a book like this up, because it felt like it'd be romance and I don't read romance. I ended up reading it because it was in some challenge and the ratings were good. I don't quite regret reading it, but almost.
kholerik reviewed Planetside by Michael Mammay
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4 stars
This was a lot of fun. Fast paced, intriguing, fun characters. And short. Damn, I loved that. Too many long books out there. Anyway, if you like investigations and space, give this one a try.
kholerik reviewed City of Stardust by Georgia Summers
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1 star
Abandoned about 60 pages in. Reading the book felt like wading through mud. I guess some people might like it, but I am not one of them. I didn't really care about anyone and the story was moving along too slowly.
Abandoned about 60 pages in. Reading the book felt like wading through mud. I guess some people might like it, but I am not one of them. I didn't really care about anyone and the story was moving along too slowly.
kholerik reviewed Conclave by Robert Harris
The pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, one hundred and …
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2 stars
I liked the movie, the book was boring.
kholerik reviewed Sanctus by Simon Toyne
When a man performs a dangerous, symbolic act on the mountain known as the Citadel, …
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3 stars
On my bender of Dan Brown-esque books, I came across this one and was surprised how much I enjoyed it. The story is sufficiently crazy, the characters feel solid, if maybe a tiny bit tropey, and the writing is good. It's not set in a real location, the citadel is modeled on a combination of actual places. When I picked it up, I somehow missed, that it's the first in a trilogy. As I am writing this, I have already started the second book. You can take that as an endorsement.
On my bender of Dan Brown-esque books, I came across this one and was surprised how much I enjoyed it. The story is sufficiently crazy, the characters feel solid, if maybe a tiny bit tropey, and the writing is good. It's not set in a real location, the citadel is modeled on a combination of actual places. When I picked it up, I somehow missed, that it's the first in a trilogy. As I am writing this, I have already started the second book. You can take that as an endorsement.
kholerik reviewed Tod und Teufel by Frank Schätzing
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5 stars
Another Schätzing I consumed as an audio book. If I remember correctly it was read by the author himself and he did quite a good job. Oftentimes I forgot that it was only one person giving life to the characters. The story was a nice crime novel in a medieval setting, something I've always had a soft spot for.
Like for Der Schwarm the rating here reflects how I remember listening to the audio book ten years ago.
Another Schätzing I consumed as an audio book. If I remember correctly it was read by the author himself and he did quite a good job. Oftentimes I forgot that it was only one person giving life to the characters. The story was a nice crime novel in a medieval setting, something I've always had a soft spot for.
Like for Der Schwarm the rating here reflects how I remember listening to the audio book ten years ago.
kholerik reviewed Minen der Macht - Der Blutsturm by Bernhard Hennen (Minen der Macht, #4)
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2 stars
Nun ist die Geschichte unserer fünf Helden endlich am Ende. Es wird viel aufgelöst und die Zukunft bleibt ungewiss. Ich fand die ganze Auflösung etwas hektisch, es war vielleicht etwas zu viel Enthüllung für das kurze Buch. Die ersten drei Bände hatten viele Fragen offen gelassen und zwar wurde es alles halbwegs beantwortet, es wirkte dabei aber nicht immer so richtig befriedigend. Na ja, die Serie ist nun vorbei. Sollte von diesen Autoren und vielleicht sogar mit den selben Charakteren mehr kommen, werde ich es mir trotzdem ansehen.
kholerik reviewed Der Judas-Schrein by Andreas Gruber (Festa ; 1611 Allgemeine Reihe ; Bd. 11)
In dem abgeschiedenen Dorf Grein am Gebirge, eingeschlossen zwischen den Bergen und einem Fluss, wird …
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2 stars
Das Buch hatte Potential, aber die Umsetzung war mäßig. Vor allem die Charaktere waren sehr schwach. Komplett überzeichnet und irrational. Dabei gefiel mir die Geschichte wirklich gut und man hätte so viel mehr daraus machen können.
kholerik reviewed Rósa & Björk by Satu Rämö ([Hildur], #[2])
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2 stars
Meh. Ich mag es nicht, wenn Krimis wie Rosamunde Pilcher-Geschichten mit mehr Verbrechen wirken. Und das ist hier leider der Fall. Es war schon insgesamt OK, aber einfach nicht mein Geschmack.