The narration was fluid and entertaining this time too, but I felt more need for editing this time and some choices for the progression of the plot weThe narration was fluid and entertaining this time too, but I felt more need for editing this time and some choices for the progression of the plot were not for me as I am not fond of the miscommunication and denial of information as fundamental tools for the story. A lot of time invested in the oh!-what-do-they-mean-why-do-they-whatever-who-knows could be used to carve depth in the characters. It is ok not to have everything being a mystery or something. Just my two cents.
I am very curious about the story, so maybe I will picking up book 3....more
This one is tricky to rate, dont get me wrong, it is very enjoyable, I think the narration is very fluid and entertaining, the author hLike 3.5 stars.
This one is tricky to rate, dont get me wrong, it is very enjoyable, I think the narration is very fluid and entertaining, the author has a very impressive ease with it. I just felt that some things needed more definition, like the characters and story progression and a bit more editing in various scenes. I dont think I am very fond of Jasyn, but I liked Atalanta very much. The book has a lot of promise, and I will pick the next one to see how it goes....more
Very nice continuation and arc end. Finally we get a bit more of the ice queen and it is quite funny how both are hating and drooling for each other. Very nice continuation and arc end. Finally we get a bit more of the ice queen and it is quite funny how both are hating and drooling for each other. I am intrigued for the next book.
Yey! The death mongers! I mean... The death Monger! I mean... The Despite crew! I could use a bit more of N'guyerra to be honest, but the rest of the Yey! The death mongers! I mean... The death Monger! I mean... The Despite crew! I could use a bit more of N'guyerra to be honest, but the rest of the crew was also a great addition.
It maintains the light and cheeky vibe through the story, great characters and more intriguing back story. It took a little bit to get me completely focused, but after that, I was glued.
Short, fun and bonkers. Loved the characters, it made me chuckle and I was sold by the sidekicks and the world building. I am excited for the next booShort, fun and bonkers. Loved the characters, it made me chuckle and I was sold by the sidekicks and the world building. I am excited for the next book....more
I have read Sturgeon's novels before, they were brilliant, and this was my first short story collection and I found the same brilliaNo rating for me.
I have read Sturgeon's novels before, they were brilliant, and this was my first short story collection and I found the same brilliance in them too. I had a soft spot for him, his ideas and stories are intriguing and fascinating, curiously I always felt sort of detached, at least emotionally. Nothing wrong with that, books kick differently and that is the beauty of them. But now I feel my fascination very burdened with the sexism and ableism in his stories, with age, my capacity to compartmentalize is lessened.
The collection pours a terrible longing to connect, the attempts to do so, mostly fail and when they succeed, it doesn't come naturally. But at least for me, it is no wonder, you would find just barely scratching the surface, the kind of homoerotic brotherhood of solid men (bruh!) that cant not make sense of women, besides desire, and reflecting their vain attempt, with the shallowness they see in said women. Huge food for thought, although not related to the bravery for his time, of exploring homosexuality and gender in some of the stories.
Another not cool fixation is the one of physical appearance and disabilities that bring pain and suffering to people and make monsters out of them (according to him, of course). It gives the curious effect of a very uneven blending of shallowness and depth. Openness and stale views.
The stories have offensive stuff, a boldness that was beyond his time, witty twists and fascinating ideas. The whole sad human package in a brilliant writer....more
I believe Murata is an acquired taste, she is very good at asking questions, complicating stuff and then she kind of... leaves you lying there, dazzleI believe Murata is an acquired taste, she is very good at asking questions, complicating stuff and then she kind of... leaves you lying there, dazzled and grossed in the middle of a dirt road. Love her to pieces.
Amane is a terribly puzzling character in a completely bonkers world. A perfect place to ask so many interesting questions.
The book has some disturbing stuff, future readers beware....more
Very intriguing and then... whaaaa... that's it?! I suspect someone stole the ending. Please return it ending thief!Very intriguing and then... whaaaa... that's it?! I suspect someone stole the ending. Please return it ending thief!...more
Snarky, action based and a quick read, almost too quick, but more installments are promised, so that´s a nice thing. The post apocalyptic world-buildiSnarky, action based and a quick read, almost too quick, but more installments are promised, so that´s a nice thing. The post apocalyptic world-building is interesting, the characters light and charming.
Mutated sea monsters, garbage disposal mechas, disaster lesbians, what's not to like?...more
A dark psychological thriller, this one was hard to read. The author explores with an uncanny smooth hand, heavy topics like abusive relationships, diA dark psychological thriller, this one was hard to read. The author explores with an uncanny smooth hand, heavy topics like abusive relationships, different types of abuse, trauma, guilt, consent, empathy, coercion, denial. Yeah, the whole lot.
I was in anguish, heartbroken and just gripped all through, while tagging along the thoughts of Hazel, trying to make sense of her reality, her affections, finding the point in the past where all went wrong, the confusion and despair. Damn. Also, it was a brilliant trick how we got glimpses into Daphne´s mind and memories, giving the book more depth and complexity. Sneaky, I like that.
It is weird, there is so much I was left thinking and wishing to convey, but I just come out blank. Maybe it is something I need to hum for a bit more.
I definitely recommend, just buckle up (check Cws) and hop to this wild dark ride....more
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