Ear read 2024 (8.5hrs) 7.5/10 i liked all the narrators except ella’s. Story kept me guessing throughout. Some silly mistakes took me out of the story Ear read 2024 (8.5hrs) 7.5/10 i liked all the narrators except ella’s. Story kept me guessing throughout. Some silly mistakes took me out of the story from time to time (characters acting stupid when they otherwise seem very switched on, like the writer wanted certain dramatic points to be covered.) otherwise i found i could picture all the scenes and the pace was good. i’d recommend a listen if you like murder mysteries :)...more
Ear read 2024 (14.5hrs) 9/10 Mai’s thought that it would ruin outside groups views that the council would be seen as weak was batsheeet crazy, just kilEar read 2024 (14.5hrs) 9/10 Mai’s thought that it would ruin outside groups views that the council would be seen as weak was batsheeet crazy, just killing off a powerful wizard for here-say, and everyone going along with it. I know maybe the later explanation could somewhat cover it. But it didn’t feel like it with McCoy (you gotta keep always learning but I can keep ignoring rationality in the excuse of old age wisdom). Dumdumdum. Other than that great! The familiar gang, the action, the cheesy jokes, the keep you guessing plot. Still looking forward to the next dresden book....more
Ear read 2024 (11.3hrs) 7/10 There was a fair bit of recounting things that were said and done which almost became as repetitive as half the charactersEar read 2024 (11.3hrs) 7/10 There was a fair bit of recounting things that were said and done which almost became as repetitive as half the characters talking about ww2. The sleuthing was nice and most of the twists. Narrator was good and made the town of Poker come alive. Give me a few years and i might try another Archer book....more
Eye read 2024 8.5/10 carella and meyer are trying to track down a sniper in the big city of 10 million. Can they find this murderer before another is kEye read 2024 8.5/10 carella and meyer are trying to track down a sniper in the big city of 10 million. Can they find this murderer before another is killed? Great story up until the last two or so chapters. Ending is ok, but there was room for something better....more
Ear read 2024 (12.25hrs) 7/10 Such a dum ending. He was the one who had a shadow of a doubt and yet miraculously the sane thing happened as earlier in Ear read 2024 (12.25hrs) 7/10 Such a dum ending. He was the one who had a shadow of a doubt and yet miraculously the sane thing happened as earlier in the book. The rest of the story was ok. I didn’t like how much time was spent from the psychopath’s perspective. Cross is a good character, old-school type that can do everything except beat the writer’s twists for the sake of adding more conflict to stretch out the plot....more
Eye read 2023 9.5/10 three murder mysteries written without too much fluff. Following detectives Carella, Hawes and Meyer. A girl back from an ill fateEye read 2023 9.5/10 three murder mysteries written without too much fluff. Following detectives Carella, Hawes and Meyer. A girl back from an ill fated lake vacation, a supporter of his faith in a back alley, a skier during a snow storm. I haven’t read previous books in the series and you don’t need to to follow along with these 3 intriguing short stories....more
Ear read 2023 (11hrs 17mins) 7/10 Harry, Jesus's final burial sheet, a dual, cursed coins, holy knights and demonic jerks, and the bit about susan thatEar read 2023 (11hrs 17mins) 7/10 Harry, Jesus's final burial sheet, a dual, cursed coins, holy knights and demonic jerks, and the bit about susan that i had missed because i missed reading this book before later books in the series. The cringe jokes were high in this one, glad they were toned down a bit in later books....more
Ear read 2023 (10.5hrs) 8.5/10 Just Like the dresden files or the justis fearson books. Urban magic detective sleuthing that was enjoyable to listen toEar read 2023 (10.5hrs) 8.5/10 Just Like the dresden files or the justis fearson books. Urban magic detective sleuthing that was enjoyable to listen to. I haven't read the 2nd justis fearson book yet, but the jazz sex vampires of this book reminded me a lot of the white/empathy vampires of the dresden files. I hope the tapestry of the magical world expands and doesn't get tv episode samey like the dresden files does with recurring villains. I guess on to book three when i can find a copy to listen to :)...more
Ear read 2023 (10hrs) 7.5/10 honestly i liked the non magical parts of the story the most, as they were well told and interesting. Being lean on magic Ear read 2023 (10hrs) 7.5/10 honestly i liked the non magical parts of the story the most, as they were well told and interesting. Being lean on magic i think helps such a story. Still it was enjoyable story arc and characters (ending isnt too great but as it is a series is to be expected)....more
Eye read 2023 9/10 I’ve played the 3 games and watched the first season of the tv show, so reading this bunch of short stories was a delight. I might gEye read 2023 9/10 I’ve played the 3 games and watched the first season of the tv show, so reading this bunch of short stories was a delight. I might go straight on to the other short story book ‘sword of destiny’. this book has tales including geralt, yennifer and dandelion....more
Ear read 2023 (6hrs 10mins) 7/10 It’s a rain tinkling night and the street smart detective is nursing a spirit more frightening than a boggie ghost. WhEar read 2023 (6hrs 10mins) 7/10 It’s a rain tinkling night and the street smart detective is nursing a spirit more frightening than a boggie ghost. When he gets a call on his coal black porcelain receiver. There’s a dame or two with eyes like pearls, husky voices and no doubt knives in hidden holsters on their trim goddess thighs. The private eye thought as they yapped on that these two need a slapping too to set them straight as any loon from the 1930s had sense to think was right… This is a story of its time and if you can put up with the above style writing (i’m not quoting, just generalizing) it is at the least a dramatic yarn....more
Eye read 2023 9/10 Kinda like the dresden files, but i liked the Phoenix city backdrop more. Love the characters and story. Mostly easy to read and i tEye read 2023 9/10 Kinda like the dresden files, but i liked the Phoenix city backdrop more. Love the characters and story. Mostly easy to read and i think i’m interested to be reading the 2nd book some time in the future. :)...more
Ear read 2024 (7hrs) 8/10 the start felt very much like the previous book ‘Caves of steel’, but it grew into its own story, developing ideas as the murEar read 2024 (7hrs) 8/10 the start felt very much like the previous book ‘Caves of steel’, but it grew into its own story, developing ideas as the murder investigation was worked out. It has the same detective duo from caves of steel which was a nice but of familiarity....more
Ear read 2023 (8.5hrs) 7.5/10 An ok story, touching on population growth, automation/loss of jobs, personifying robots, and what legal laws should in aEar read 2023 (8.5hrs) 7.5/10 An ok story, touching on population growth, automation/loss of jobs, personifying robots, and what legal laws should in a society uphold. I think I like Asimov's prose compared to clarke's, as the character's seem to have a bit more pizazz....more
Eye read 2023 7.7/10 Spiffingly good-oh and all that! I dare say a chappy or a flapper would get a jolly right gay time out of this murder/heist mysterEye read 2023 7.7/10 Spiffingly good-oh and all that! I dare say a chappy or a flapper would get a jolly right gay time out of this murder/heist mystery....more
twas ear reading got about 40% through and thought life is too short to keep going through this thick treacle of a story. lots of characters, lots of intwas ear reading got about 40% through and thought life is too short to keep going through this thick treacle of a story. lots of characters, lots of intrigue, lots of conversations, i couldn't keep up with all the nuisances....more
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