The second in the Age of Discovery series… this installment twists some plots, pushes the conflict closer to the edge, and I couldn’t put it down. Usually if I figure out the major plot twist before the end of the novel I feel let down and disappointed. Not this time. I figured out some of the twists, but there were even more surprises to get me going. Also I was so intrigued and excited about the things I did figure out in advance that it made it even better.
Went over to the library at my first opportunity after finishing this one looking for the next book in the series. Too bad it wasn’t on the shelf. That is probably for the best as I’ll work on a few other books in the interim.
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This is a book I’ve known about since childhood, but never got around to reading. Turns out there are a lot of books I should have read as a kid, but was far too busy watching TV and later playing video games. Even now I don’t read as much as I’d like… kids and a wife will do that.
As I am still tangled up in a George Martin book that, though entertaining, is very long and taking forever… I was looking for something short. This book fit the search criteria perfectly. I also appreciated the swiftness of the plot, and the fantastical elements without too much over explaining.
It is a nice good vs. evil/freedom vs. conformity type of tale. Leaves your brain with something to chew on without being preachy. I recommend it to anyone and everyone.
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I picked up this book after hearing it mentioned in a podcast. Which podcast I cannot recall. It was saying that many big name comedians have longed for years to make a film version of this book. Supposedly the screen version is cursed and the thing will never happen.
Sounds fine to me. This book won a Pulitzer for the author posthumously, so I figured there must be something good about it. The entire book is nonsense, and not in the funny way. There are no redeeming characters and the lead protagonist is a disgusting monster. The silliness loses its funniness quickly and you’re left with a tedious tale of not so bright people making a mess out of lives already in shambles.
Skip this one, and read Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker series if you want truly funny silliness.
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Bridget picked this book up during my Half Price book buying binge yesterday. I’m glad she got it near the end of Katie’s first year, because I could reflect and understand everything this guy was saying. It is a funny funny book, and a must read for any soon to be dad.
I started reading it and couldn’t let myself put it down until I was done. That doesn’t happen very often, just with Harry Potter books mostly. I’ll give it a super thumbs up, not because it was the most well written book in the world, but because I enjoyed it so much!
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Another adventure filled journey in the land of Xanth. It was just as fun as the first, but you can tell the author had to be more creative this time around. He’s got it pretty easy though since the main protagonist’s magical ability is pretty much a plot hole plugger.
If it doesn’t make much since, it’s okay his magic takes care of it. There was one point where I said, now that’s just stupid. Then he fixed it all up, made a happy ending, and tied it with a plot-hole bow.
That’s when I decided this is fantasy so just enjoy the ride and stop complaining. I’m planning to roll right into the next in the series, plot hole magic and all.
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