My favorite book of the year, so far. I am not as fast reading in Spanish as English, but I read the entire novel over the course of two weeks while oMy favorite book of the year, so far. I am not as fast reading in Spanish as English, but I read the entire novel over the course of two weeks while on vacation in the south of Chile. I was staying in a rural cabin for most of it, which really maximized the creepy vibes. ...more
This is one of the best novels I've read in ages. I regret letting it languish on my Kindle for literally years! Beukes does a fantastic job of world This is one of the best novels I've read in ages. I regret letting it languish on my Kindle for literally years! Beukes does a fantastic job of world building, mixing reality with plausible magic. Nothing is overexplained: not the magic, not the characters' backstories, and not the wild mix of (s)languages and pop culture. Basically, it's perfect. ...more
So I thought I'd dip my toe in a different part of genre fiction and it was a great decision. Joe Hill wins at books. And also scared me a bit.So I thought I'd dip my toe in a different part of genre fiction and it was a great decision. Joe Hill wins at books. And also scared me a bit....more
Loved this series all the way though. Angel is a very complete character, despite the writing style being intentionally light/funny. Hope to read moreLoved this series all the way though. Angel is a very complete character, despite the writing style being intentionally light/funny. Hope to read more from this author....more
This series really got to me. The quality of writing was way, way above average for the genre and the story tackled a dystopian future in a way that fThis series really got to me. The quality of writing was way, way above average for the genre and the story tackled a dystopian future in a way that felt unique, despite how well-trod that ground currently is. There is also this deep, complex theme running throughout all three books about the strength of women. While not all of the female characters are heroes, they all have this kearnel of inner strength tied up in their ability to endure both physical and emotional pain all while taking care of those around them. These characters are dressed up like dolls, used as human incubators, and experimented on like lab rats, but they are still the badasses when compared to the male protagonist, who is protected by everyone around him and kept in pleasant ignorance. There is a serious, nuanced critique of patriarchy here that rivals what would be found in adult genre work.
So, this was surprisingly great. I was expecting it to be a little trashier, but the writing was excellent. Just the right mix of funny and cute and gSo, this was surprisingly great. I was expecting it to be a little trashier, but the writing was excellent. Just the right mix of funny and cute and gross....more
Loading...
