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Book review – Second Death

Title: Second Death Author: Donna K. Fitch Genre: Paranormal Rating:  Second Death got me in an incredible way. The story began interesting, moved to and  fro without becoming a puzzle while a puzzle was in fact unfolding on the pages, among the members of the Giles family. Spanning many generations, a big family issue is coming to light. An issue… (more…)


Book review – Chains of Freedom

Title: Chains of Freedom Author: Jess Mountifield Genre: Historical Fiction Rating:  Chains of Freedom. An interesting book about a Maori tribe that has to learn how to live with invaders in their land. Not only British soldiers but also problems from an entirely different kind arrive. Chains of freedom is well written and the story is easy to follow. It shows… (more…)


Book review – Viridis

Title: Viridis Author: Calista Taylor Genre: Steampunk/romance Rating:  Viridis. An interesting book. At first it was a bit difficult to get into it for me, to perceive the atmosphere of the world that Viridis plays in. As the story progressed and the characters became more visible and alive, the book increased in value and reading pleasure. The plot was set up… (more…)


5 star review of Bactine

Dear reader, I discovered a very nice review for Bactine on the  Apple Ibook store: Wow, I just finished Bactine today, and was thoroughly engrossed throughout the entire book. I have never read a book where the environment of the main character was transformed so much while still successfully pulling off a solid and believable storyline. There is nothing more drab… (more…)


Book review – Fahrenheit 451

Title: Fahrenheit 451 Author: Ray Bradbury Genre: Scifi Rating:  This was not my first read of this book. Also not the second. Still I had to read it again and only now I’m reviewing it. This is a masterfully written book about the future and how people in the future will be ‘trained’ to use their mind. Or perhaps not.… (more…)


Book review – The Shadowbearer

Title: The Shadowbearer Author: Terry C. Simpson Genre: Fantasy Rating:  This book is the prequel to the Aegis of the Gods series. The centre character of the story, King General Stefan Dorn, is put into several difficult positions where decisions are made for him, and he doesn’t like many of those. Still, being who he is he tries to work through… (more…)


How not to write a book review

Dear reader, At times I come across a book review where the reviewer is doing it wrong. Oh, you might ask, how can a book review be wrong? After all, a review is highly personal, nobody can tell me how I write my review? True, in the end it is up to the reviewer. However, there are a few things… (more…)


Book review – Darwinia

Title: Darwinia Author: Robert Charles Wilson Genre: Alternate history Science Fiction Rating:  Darwinia proved to be a surprising book. Set on our own Earth, history takes a very odd turn when on an entirely different level of the universe something goes very wrong. Part of the Earth changes, explorers and adventurers head out to investigate, make profits or find a… (more…)


Book review – Sherdan’s Prophecy

Title: Sherdan’s Prophecy Author: Jess Mountifield Genre: Science Fiction Rating:  Sherdan’s Prophecy is one of those books that make me say “End? What?!” A strong book about the battle between science and religion without exaggerating either side. A scientist who has a dream he wants to fulfil at seemingly any cost, even when he needs to ‘break’ people for that,… (more…)


Book mention – Beneath gray skies

Title: Beneath gray skies Author: Hugh Ashton Genre: Steampunk Beneath Gray Skies. I tried to read it. The book doesn’t click with me so I gave up on it, but still I thought I’d mention it as there are definitely people who will like it. Beneath Gray Skies starts in an alternate world where the South and the North of the… (more…)


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