A poignant and compelling story about life choices, secretes, and appearances. I liked the style of writing and the story kept me hooked.
The characters are fleshed out and believable.
Recommended.
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3,5* upped to 4
I loved Dial A For Aunties and had fun in reading this one even if it was a bit over the top at times.
There're some very funny moments, I laughed out loud but the story was always on the border to become a slapstick comedy (and I'm not sure it didn't become one).
There's some interesting remarks and scene about the cultural clash and there're some very funny scene. But sometimes the humour seems a bit forced and the aunties becomes sort of caricature.
The mafia part is not gripping and it was a bit stereotypical.
It's funny but there wasn't a lot of unexpressed potential.
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A sweet, heart warming, and cozy story that made me smile, root for Emily, and wish I could live in a place like Cascata.
I read Ellie Alexander's cozy mysteries and enjoyed them, this is her first non mystery book I read and I think she did it in delivering a riveting story.
Good world building and character development, excellent storytelling.
Highly recommended.
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I read Carolyn Ridder Aspenson's mysteries but it's her first crime thriller I read. I enjoyed it and, even if it's the 4th in a series, I had no issue with plot or characters.
The plot is fast paced, twisty and gripping. The characters are interesting and fleshed, the mystery kept me guessing.
Recommended.
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It’s been ages since last I read a hard sci-fi novel, a novel where there’s plenty of scientific facts and we are shown what will be in a century of time.
But Plutoshine is more complex than that because it’s also the story of people, of their relationship. It’s the story of the relationship between a scientist, Lucian, and a child, Nou.
And this is not enough because there’s also plenty of mysteries: what happened to Nou and her father, who is trying to sabotage the activities of the group of scientists?
The author did an excellent job in balancing the different aspects of the story and never going in “all hard scientific facts” or “very poignant and emotional charged story”.
All these elements are present but they’re part of a gripping and fascinating plot.
There’s plenty of fascinating features in this book: Pluto, the remote non planet, an alien world dominated by ice; the terraforming and the construction of the mirror; the relationship amongst the characters and the mysteries.
I think that Lucy Kissick can surely write, and I loved how she developed the world building and the characters.
The storytelling is fascinating and kept me turning pages.
I was fascinated by the scientific part: the author knows what they’re talking about and you feel they’re excellent science communicators.
It was a fascinating reading experience, a classic sci-fi upgraded for the contemporary readers.
It’s strongly recommended.
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4,5* upped to 5
I wouldn't recommend to start reading the Witch series with this book: it's as entertaining as any other Pratchett's book and there's some interesting ideas but it's also a bit slower.
Eskarina wants to become a wizard but it's a male-only profession, helped by Ms Weatherwax she will succeed.
I can't say it's bad book, there's no bad Discoworld book, it less brilliant than other and it can be thoroughly enjoyed after reading Wyrd Sisters.
It's strongly recommended.
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This is a series I love and this the best installment in this series so far: gripping, riveting, highly entertaining.
It was an exciting ride that kept me hooked and on the edge till the end.
Solid plot, excellent character development and storytelling.
Highly recommended.
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I think this is the best novel in this series so far. I had a lot of fun in following Flora and Jack in Cornwall and their investigation.
The mystery is solid, full of twists and turns, and kept me guessing till the end. The historical background is detailed and vivid as usual.
Something more could happen between the two amateur sleuth but their relationship is delighful as usual.
An entertaining and compelling read.
Highly recommended.
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It was a fascinating read and I learned something more about perfumes and the part of the plants used.
It's informative, well researched, and well written.
Recommended.
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Linden is an excellent populizer and this book is compelling and informative, a story of climate and people.
I appreciated it and it's recommended.
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