Michelle Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 I wasn't really sure about Replay, but as it came so highly recommended on here, I decided to give it a try, and I was impressed. I liked the way he tried to live a different life each time, and the connection between him and Pamela was also interesting. Good book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'm glad you enjoyed it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I wasn't really sure about Replay, but as it came so highly recommended on here, I decided to give it a try, and I was impressed. I liked the way he tried to live a different life each time, and the connection between him and Pamela was also interesting. Good book! I remember vividly when I was reading it and Pamela was first mentioned - that was the moment when the book went from being good to being great, for me. My immediate reaction was: "Hang on a minute, what happened to Star Wars??" I think you read Among Others, didn't you, Michelle? Jo Walton wrote a critique of Replay over on Tor.com, if you're interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Yep, that bit threw me as well, and I thought pretty much the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 That's an interesting article, Steve, thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 My latest audio book was The Girl With All The Gifts by M.R. Carey, a book I'd like to recommend, but can't say much about! We're introduced to Melanie, who's kept in a cell, and is taken to her lessons strapped to her wheelchair. This is normal to Melanie, and when she jokes to the adults that she won't bite them, they don't laugh. Yes, this is a type of zombie book, but it takes a rather different approach. The cause of the 'hungries' is different to what I've read before, and the book is very much character driven. Definitely one to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 The book sounds interesting, I'm glad you enjoyed it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 I've just finished Shattered, the conclusion to a trilogy by Teri Terry - http://teriterry.jimdo.com/ - it's been a really good series, with each book being strong in it's own way. Well worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 I have 2 reviews to get done now - the 1st is for Glaze by Kim Curran - this is a YA book being released in May, and is a rather frightening look at what our future of social networking could look like, and how far it could be taken. The 2nd is for The Machine by James Smythe - I picked this up in Waterstones yesterday, when it jumped out at me. I've been literally unable to put it down, and for me, it's been one of those 'wow' books.. although I know it won't be for everyone. Has anyone else read anything by him? Added: Review done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontalba Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I wasn't really sure about Replay, but as it came so highly recommended on here, I decided to give it a try, and I was impressed. I liked the way he tried to live a different life each time, and the connection between him and Pamela was also interesting. Good book! Just seeing this, glad to hear it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I won one of his books on Goodreads, The Echo, which I believe is a follow up to another book of his, The Explorer, which I haven't yet bought. I may well now based on your review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have Testimony on my shelf, and I'll be picking it up very soon. Looking at reviews, he does seem to have a style which not everyone gets on with, but I was gripped by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Just finished a very quick read, one of the £1 books, The Boy in the Smoke by Maureen Johnson - for anyone who's read The Name of the Star, it's a little of Stephen's back story. For anyone who hasn't read it, it's a good introduction, to see if you would like her style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 I need to write a proper review of Above by Isla Morley, but I just wanted to quickly mention it here. It was sent to me pre-publication, although it has already been published in the US. It tells the story of Blythe, who's kidnapped as a teen, and held captive for many years. The point is, there comes a point half way through the book where she manages to escape, but from here the story is really not what you expect. To me, discovering that for yourself is an important part of the reading experience, and if you read reviews which give the 2nd half away (and many do), something is lost. So if there's even the slightest chance that you might try it, please avoid reviews (apart from mine, as I'm not sharing the second half. ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 It annoys me when reviewers give away so much of the plot, not to mention when the blurb on the cover sometimes does it. It's like being told who Keyser Soze is before you've seen The Usual Suspects (I will never forgive a friend of mine for this particular transgression! ). I've quickly learned not to read the introductions in the SF Masterworks editions, too, as they have a habit of telling you the whole plot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 I think people write reviews in 2 different ways - for some, they want to share the thoughts they had on the book, the storyline etc, and this usually involves discussing important points. For me though, I want to give people an idea of what to expect, so they can choose whether to buy or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I agree with you both, for me a review shouldn't contain spoilers and is meant for others to see if they'd like the book or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 I've had 2 review books recently, from a publisher I've known for some time. Reckoning by Kerry Wilkinson (review) and The Voices by F.R. Tallis (review). I'm also listening to 14 by Peter Clines, another one which is a slow burn, but rather addictive. I got over half way with Eon by Greg Bear, but I think I'm giving up on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I got over half way with Eon by Greg Bear, but I think I'm giving up on that one. Oh dear, I feel bad now I was kind of dubious about it when I mentioned it in your suggestions thread, I must admit, but the similarities to Rendezvous With Rama seemed to fit some of your criteria at the time. Sorry it didn't work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Oh no, don't feel bad.. I was really enjoying it until about half way, and I can see the Rama similarities. It was when they went through the tunnel I started to lose interest a little. It wasn't helped by the fact that it was audio, and I kept falling asleep and losing my place! I may come back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 It's my own fault for suggesting a book I don't remember that much about Who's reading it on the audio, out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 It's read by Stefan Rudnicki - he's familiar to me because he narrated all the Ender's Game series books I've listened to, as well as New Earth (Ben Bova). His voice is a bit deep, but I don't mind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 The kids are back at school, and I have one final day off before I go back to work. I've just been transferring this list to LibraryThing, and so have had a little review. I'm surprised by the lack of audio books this year, but I'm finding it hard to settle on them at the moment, and I know I have many unfinished. I should be adding 14 by Peter Clines soon, just a few chapters to go. With regards to physical books, I've done quite well up until now. It's been nice not have too many review books to think about, although I have read a couple recently. I'm about half way through another, Before You Die by Samantha Hayes. Things may then slow down a bit, as I decided to buy A Games of Thrones yesterday. I read a few chapters, and am keen to continue, but it's a big book, so it'll take me a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I hope you enjoy A Game of Thrones ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 I ended up loving 14 by Peter Clines, despite it having a slowish start - I'll write a proper review soon. I quickly moved onto Ex Heroes by him, as I love his style, and I can see myself racing through all 4 books. I've also started Game of Thrones, but I was wondering if the audio will be better for me - I have this strange thing that I'm not so keen working through a long book, but I don't mind with audio. So, Game of Thrones has been bought as an audio book, and I've ordered the Peter Clines as paperbacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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