Wow. Another roller coaster ride of a book. I loved Mulaghesh in City of Stairs and I loved her in this. I missed Shara though and I missed Sigurd altWow. Another roller coaster ride of a book. I loved Mulaghesh in City of Stairs and I loved her in this. I missed Shara though and I missed Sigurd although he does appear in the second half of the book. Everyone is older and infinitely wearier in this novel for sure. This world sure has a way of wearing people out. I love these books. ...more
This is magnificent. I could not put it down, I just read and read. Musings on power and love. Sigrud trying to fix the world. Shara trying to save thThis is magnificent. I could not put it down, I just read and read. Musings on power and love. Sigrud trying to fix the world. Shara trying to save the children. Even a too little bit of Mulaghesh. I loved this. I loved Taty and Ivanya too, and Malwina and Tavaan and all of the doomed unnamed children of the divine. This book broke my heart more than a little and I wouldn't change one word. ...more
What a beautiful book. It makes me want to sit somewhere very quietly and think about things. It makes me appreciate the sky and birds and trees. It mWhat a beautiful book. It makes me want to sit somewhere very quietly and think about things. It makes me appreciate the sky and birds and trees. It makes me thankful that I had parents who loved me. ...more
4.5 very fond stars. I loved this. Murder and mayhem set in a magical London. Just delightful. Peter Grant is a wonderful character with a terrific se4.5 very fond stars. I loved this. Murder and mayhem set in a magical London. Just delightful. Peter Grant is a wonderful character with a terrific sense of humour. London seems like a character itself with its geography and history woven seamlessly into the plot. So much fun.
October 22, 2020
I finally listened to the audio book. I think I liked it even better than reading it. This was 5 stars for sure. I don’t really enjoy listening to audiobooks but I loved this. ...more
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