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After a brutal battle with the underworld that nearly destroyed him, Locke Lamora and his …
Published in 2004, it is an alternative history set in 19th-century England around the time …
Published in 2004, it is an alternative history set in 19th-century England around the time …
Kinda long & slow, but good, very inventive, and the best part is in the footnotes.
Gnomon is a 2017 science fiction novel by British author Nick Harkaway. The book deals …
It took me quite some time to read this book, but I really liked it. I wasn't expecting the final revelation, and I'll have to read it a couple of times more in order to link all the references and ideas expressed in the different narratives of the book.
The whole reflexion on surveillance society is also very interesting and timely.
Gnomon is a 2017 science fiction novel by British author Nick Harkaway. The book deals …
Very demanding, intricate and thought-provoking.
J. S. Dewes continues her fast paced, science fiction action adventure with The Exiled Fleet, …
An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young …
These days, very few books keep me up until 2 at night. This one did it for me.
In a fantasy city inspired by Venice in the Renaissance, Locke Lamora is a thief. Not any common thief though, he's been brought up to be the BEST thief, along with his crew. He made me think of Arsène Lupin or Fantômas (minus the sadistic approach—which is taken by Lamora's enemies).
The action is fast-paced, the world is well made, but I regret that almost all major characters are men.
An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young …
A very entertaining book!
After she and a dozen other children found them being raised by "Father," a cruel …
I'm pondering between "very good" and "excellent"
After she and a dozen other children found them being raised by "Father," a cruel …
Kinda creepy, but good
A black sun is rising …
Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors under …
The Divide.
It’s the edge of the universe.
Now it’s collapsing—and taking everyone and everything …
Nothing really memorable, but a good page turner nonetheless. The “military” themes are subverted quite a bit, so we avoid the worst types of copaganda that are normally present in military science fiction.
One character is woefully out of place in his new environment but knows how to do everything, he carries the plot ; one is the grizzled veteran plagued with doubt about her capacity to carry her duty ; then there’s the crew of “specialist” misfits without much depth… thankfully the pacing of the action is good, and the setting and main concepts are interesting. I wonder how the rest of series will go on, but I’m not on the edge of my seat waiting for it.
A bandit walks into a coffeehouse, and it all goes downhill from there. Guet Imm, …
A good short story (I think I discovered it in an award shortlist?) inspired by Asian history and religions. Perfect length to read on a train ride.
Chava is a golem, a woman made of clay, able to hear the thoughts and …
The Golem And The Jinni has a sequel that resolves some things, but not all of them. See my review of the first installment: lire.boitam.eu/book/8848
Both characters are more human, but don't want to lose what made them "them". Both are confronted by a being similar as them (but of the opposite sex), which doesn't make anything easier. The new cast of human characters are more interesting than the main couple, which is a nice change.
