A wonderful collection of short stories and poetry by some of the history's most acclaimed writers. Louisa May Alcott's fairy tales were a special treA wonderful collection of short stories and poetry by some of the history's most acclaimed writers. Louisa May Alcott's fairy tales were a special treat – and I think I'm inspired to go hunting for more, which may be the ultimate success criteria for a collection such as this; making readers hungry for more....more
I had been looking forward to this; saving it as a proper treat in a very dreary pandemic life.
And while it definitely was a breath of fresh air; highI had been looking forward to this; saving it as a proper treat in a very dreary pandemic life.
And while it definitely was a breath of fresh air; high entertainment, adventure and romance in one, it felt like a repetition of A Court of Mist and Fury. Only a bit more tame.
This is due to the romance of course (view spoiler)[(the sudden mating especially) (hide spoiler)], the slow expeditions in the depth of the ancient prison, the hunt for hidden items and – perhaps most of all – the war, looming in the horizon.
I have no idea how Maas could have done it any differently; perhaps I had hoped Nesta wouldn't be tamed, wouldn't surrender or would surprise with a sudden and deep wickedness. While I love the starkissed Night Court, I can't help but wonder if the book shouldn't have been written at all....more
Perhaps one of the oddest things I've read in a while. But thought-provoking too. Perhaps one of the oddest things I've read in a while. But thought-provoking too. ...more
The one good thing that came out of the pandemic? I started a virtual book club with one of my best friends who challenges me to read books I'd never The one good thing that came out of the pandemic? I started a virtual book club with one of my best friends who challenges me to read books I'd never considered before.
This book is the perfect example and perhaps one of the oddest books I've read in a while. Still, I'm glad to have read it and experienced the world of chaos and wonder that belongs to Max Porter and his characters....more
“I am always half in life, half in a fantastical version of it in my head.”
I was just about to write that I love this book, but I realised it wouldn't“I am always half in life, half in a fantastical version of it in my head.”
I was just about to write that I love this book, but I realised it wouldn't be accurate. Not only do I love this book, I've fallen in love with this book. Dolly Alderton has completely put me under her spell and her witty and thoughtful observations have kept between states of recognition and awe, wild entertainment and well-known heartbreak.
From her wonderfully nostalgia-ridden passages about MSN Messenger (oh God, so many things I had forgotten) to her woeful tales of complex relationships with friends as well as lovers, her words felt deeply intimate, like a conversation with a dear old friend.
It really shines through that we're of the same generation. That we grew up and found the magic of the internet, felt the ever-increasing pressure of society's expectations and, finally, turned 30. She describes it so well, almost becoming the voice of an entire generation of women.
I picked this up thinking it would serve as a lighthearted distraction. I expected something cute and fluffy and fun. And, more than anything perhaps,I picked this up thinking it would serve as a lighthearted distraction. I expected something cute and fluffy and fun. And, more than anything perhaps, something I could fly through.
In reality, this took me ages to read. I wasn't in the mood and the book couldn't convince me to actually care about its characters....more
Such beautiful poetry filled with musings nature, sorrow and despair. I love Hopkins' imagery, conj"As kingfishers catch fire, dragonflies draw flame"
Such beautiful poetry filled with musings nature, sorrow and despair. I love Hopkins' imagery, conjuring glimpses of wildflowers and orange sunsets....more
The illustrations are a joy to behold and as a cat-lover, it's oddly endearing to see the world-famous L. M. Montgomery through the eyes of a cat.The illustrations are a joy to behold and as a cat-lover, it's oddly endearing to see the world-famous L. M. Montgomery through the eyes of a cat....more
Odd stories that never succeed in causing goosebumps. Perhaps they would benefit from being whispered in the dark or told around a campfire; as they aOdd stories that never succeed in causing goosebumps. Perhaps they would benefit from being whispered in the dark or told around a campfire; as they are, they're too short to delight and too stiff to be shocking. ...more
I committed the oldest of sins and judged this book by its colourful, wonderful and alluring cover. And I must OK, I'll admit it.
This was a cover buy.
I committed the oldest of sins and judged this book by its colourful, wonderful and alluring cover. And I must have been lucky because it paid off. Even though what I thought was magic realism turned out to be a fantasy novel, I enjoyed every word and every page.
Woven in Moonlight is based on Bolivian folk tales and lore. Entangled with Spanish words I had to look up and filled with wonder, it's nothing like anything I've ever read. The plot was so fast-paced and fun that I only managed to spend 24 hours in Ibañez' world before the pages had run out.
Such fun. Such joy. I cannot wait for the sequel....more
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