Finished/stopped reading: The Last Election by Kevin Carrigan
I started reading this & realised I had already read it. It was crap the first time and even worse the second time. So I stopped reading it. I have heaps of other books to read so am moving on!
The characters are neither likeable nor believable and quite frankly that the President of the USA could go that crazy without some kind of intervention was just not believable!
Started: The Bunker Book 3: Virginia by E.J. Camacho
After I have finished this book I will be going back to real paper books for a while. The new Alastair Reynolds book is out and I also have a stack of about 10 other books waiting to be read. Yay!
Showing posts with label Post Apocalyptic Fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Post Apocalyptic Fiction. Show all posts
Friday, 27 September 2013
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
Book Bloggin' 10th September 2013
Finished: The Devil's Garden by John Schettler
So this was supposed to be the last book in the Kirov saga. Fast forward to the end of the book & you discover that in fact it is not(sorry for the spoiler). The author includes a note apologising, but apparently the story just needed more.
Now don't get me wrong, this was another brilliantly researched and well written book. However, reading it, you get the impression that the author really isn't sure how to end it. Or even if it should end - there are new characters introduced and at this stage in a series, should we really be getting new characters? Especially ones who make it feel like the story won't be concluded in the next book either That rather the author has opened up an entirely new rabbit warren which he can explore.
Seriously I hope he manages to wrap everything up in a neat package in the next book, because I think this is what this series deserves. It does NOT deserve to carry on like Lost - completely Lost and coming to an entirely unsatisfactory please God let it be over, tacked together ending.
This edition sees Federov retrieve Orlov from 1942 and the Kirov under Karpov upset the apple cart even further in 1945, before mysteriously(ok not so mysteriously) catapulting even further back in time! It is revealed that it is in fact Karpov who is the source of this whole mess.. or is he? Stay tuned for the (hopefully)final installment titled "Armageddon".
Started: Solaris Rising: The new Solaris Book of Science Fiction Edited by Ian Whates
So this was supposed to be the last book in the Kirov saga. Fast forward to the end of the book & you discover that in fact it is not(sorry for the spoiler). The author includes a note apologising, but apparently the story just needed more.
Now don't get me wrong, this was another brilliantly researched and well written book. However, reading it, you get the impression that the author really isn't sure how to end it. Or even if it should end - there are new characters introduced and at this stage in a series, should we really be getting new characters? Especially ones who make it feel like the story won't be concluded in the next book either That rather the author has opened up an entirely new rabbit warren which he can explore.
Seriously I hope he manages to wrap everything up in a neat package in the next book, because I think this is what this series deserves. It does NOT deserve to carry on like Lost - completely Lost and coming to an entirely unsatisfactory please God let it be over, tacked together ending.
This edition sees Federov retrieve Orlov from 1942 and the Kirov under Karpov upset the apple cart even further in 1945, before mysteriously(ok not so mysteriously) catapulting even further back in time! It is revealed that it is in fact Karpov who is the source of this whole mess.. or is he? Stay tuned for the (hopefully)final installment titled "Armageddon".
Started: Solaris Rising: The new Solaris Book of Science Fiction Edited by Ian Whates
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Book Bloggin' 21st May 2013
Finished: Earthfall by Stephen Knight
This book started off fantastically. The writing is solid & the premise great. A preordained bunch of survivors(all military as far as I could tell) live in a massive underground bunker in what was Kansas and is now a radioactive wasteland. Their mission is to find survivors and help them rebuild. After a decade they come across a group of mutated humans led by an man who was enhanced by the CIA before the bombs went off. Cue murder and mayhem and it's crammed into a small section of book. I think this could have done with a bit more character development and depth. It's a fantastic story and if there is a follow up great as then someo of the questions left unanswered will hopefully be answered!
Started & Finished: The Landing: The United States of Vinland by Colin Taber
It's an interesting premise, what if the Nordic races had laid claim & settled the US before the English/French etc. And As I am over half way through this book, it is one that is excellently conceived and written. This is only the first in the series and I must admit, I look forward to the next installments to see where the author is going to take this alternate history story.
Finished this today. Fantastic book!! Can't wait for book 2 - Loki's Rage.
This book started off fantastically. The writing is solid & the premise great. A preordained bunch of survivors(all military as far as I could tell) live in a massive underground bunker in what was Kansas and is now a radioactive wasteland. Their mission is to find survivors and help them rebuild. After a decade they come across a group of mutated humans led by an man who was enhanced by the CIA before the bombs went off. Cue murder and mayhem and it's crammed into a small section of book. I think this could have done with a bit more character development and depth. It's a fantastic story and if there is a follow up great as then someo of the questions left unanswered will hopefully be answered!
Started & Finished: The Landing: The United States of Vinland by Colin Taber
It's an interesting premise, what if the Nordic races had laid claim & settled the US before the English/French etc. And As I am over half way through this book, it is one that is excellently conceived and written. This is only the first in the series and I must admit, I look forward to the next installments to see where the author is going to take this alternate history story.
Finished this today. Fantastic book!! Can't wait for book 2 - Loki's Rage.
Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Book Bloggin' 15th May 2013
Finished: Kirov: Men of War by John Schettler
Oh this series just gets better and better. There are so many tantalising clues in this book, that the wait for book five will be a long one! The men of the Kirov are finally back in 2021 and are closer to revealing the truth of their adventures. But a growing realisation that they first need to retrieve their missing member from 1942 to hopefully prevent the coming devastation they have witnessed is the main plot line for this book. It is no where near resolved by the end so I can only hope that Mr Schlettler delivers the next installment SOON!
Started: Earthfall by Stephen Knight
Oh this series just gets better and better. There are so many tantalising clues in this book, that the wait for book five will be a long one! The men of the Kirov are finally back in 2021 and are closer to revealing the truth of their adventures. But a growing realisation that they first need to retrieve their missing member from 1942 to hopefully prevent the coming devastation they have witnessed is the main plot line for this book. It is no where near resolved by the end so I can only hope that Mr Schlettler delivers the next installment SOON!
Started: Earthfall by Stephen Knight
Friday, 26 April 2013
Book Bloggin' 26th April 2013
Finished: Kirov III: Pacific Storm by John Schettler
The final in the original Kirov trilogy. Once again a great story that just keeps you wanting to read another page to find out if the men can keep themselves alive with rapidly dwindling resources. BUT for someone who has been writing since 1980 and also has a degree in English with a writing major, there were some shocking errors in this book. I would have to guess that the editor was MIA on this job. There were a couple of instances where characters names changed in spelling. But the biggest annoyance for me was the fact that this is an author who says at the beginning of this book "every other ship and character mentioned, from the highest officers etc etc is a historical figure". Well news flash Mr Schlettler, the wartime Prime Minister of Australia was not John CURTAIN but in fact John CURTIN. Given that you on one occasion spelt the name correctly leads me to believe that perhaps editing extended to spell check only - where even my spell check wants to correct Curtin to Curtain (which would go along way to explaining some of the hideous errors in this book). This book was a serious let down after the extremely high quality of the first two books in the series.
Started: Fire in the Ashes by William W Johnstone
The final in the original Kirov trilogy. Once again a great story that just keeps you wanting to read another page to find out if the men can keep themselves alive with rapidly dwindling resources. BUT for someone who has been writing since 1980 and also has a degree in English with a writing major, there were some shocking errors in this book. I would have to guess that the editor was MIA on this job. There were a couple of instances where characters names changed in spelling. But the biggest annoyance for me was the fact that this is an author who says at the beginning of this book "every other ship and character mentioned, from the highest officers etc etc is a historical figure". Well news flash Mr Schlettler, the wartime Prime Minister of Australia was not John CURTAIN but in fact John CURTIN. Given that you on one occasion spelt the name correctly leads me to believe that perhaps editing extended to spell check only - where even my spell check wants to correct Curtin to Curtain (which would go along way to explaining some of the hideous errors in this book). This book was a serious let down after the extremely high quality of the first two books in the series.
Started: Fire in the Ashes by William W Johnstone
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Book Bloggin' 10th April 2013
Finished: Out of the Ashes by William W Johnstone
This is a re-read.. I have already mentioned how much more annoying I found this book on the second read. That said, he does have some solid ideas about society and the way things are run that are extremely valid. Clearly I could happily go & live in the Tri-States. This is the first book in a long Ashes series. All have been converted into a kindle edition.. except the 3rd. Seriously. And now its extremely hard to get ahold of the 3rd paper book. Awesome. Obviously I will be skipping that book!
Started: While the World Watched by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
This is a re-read.. I have already mentioned how much more annoying I found this book on the second read. That said, he does have some solid ideas about society and the way things are run that are extremely valid. Clearly I could happily go & live in the Tri-States. This is the first book in a long Ashes series. All have been converted into a kindle edition.. except the 3rd. Seriously. And now its extremely hard to get ahold of the 3rd paper book. Awesome. Obviously I will be skipping that book!
Started: While the World Watched by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
Sunday, 30 December 2012
Book Bloggin' 30th December 2012
Finished: Beyond Armageddon
As an anthology this book is a great collection of fiction by some of the greatest sci-fi writers ever to pick up a pen (or use a typewriter). For stories that were mostly written pre-cold war and in some cases pre WW2 they are amazing perceptive in the realities of a post-apocalyptic environment.
Started: The Black Box by Michael Connelly
As an anthology this book is a great collection of fiction by some of the greatest sci-fi writers ever to pick up a pen (or use a typewriter). For stories that were mostly written pre-cold war and in some cases pre WW2 they are amazing perceptive in the realities of a post-apocalyptic environment.
Started: The Black Box by Michael Connelly
Monday, 17 December 2012
Book Bloggin' 17th December 2012
Finished: Forecast by Chris Keith
This was an ok book. The storyline was solid & the characters well developed. It was rather predictable that just as all hope is lost, in ride some navy men to save the two remaining balloonists. It was an interesting concept though to have these people initially survive the nuclear war by riding in a space balloon.
Started: Beyond Armageddon Edited by Walter J Miller Jr & Martin H Greenburg.
A collection of a post apocalyptic short stories written mainly in the 40's, 50's & 60's. This is a revised edition.
This was an ok book. The storyline was solid & the characters well developed. It was rather predictable that just as all hope is lost, in ride some navy men to save the two remaining balloonists. It was an interesting concept though to have these people initially survive the nuclear war by riding in a space balloon.
Started: Beyond Armageddon Edited by Walter J Miller Jr & Martin H Greenburg.
A collection of a post apocalyptic short stories written mainly in the 40's, 50's & 60's. This is a revised edition.
Monday, 10 December 2012
Book Bloggin' 10th December 2012
Finished: Things Fall Apart.. by Fred Heiser
Overall the plot of this book is pretty solid. However, it could do with some editing & possibly a bit of a re-work. The lead characters are not in anyway survivalists nor are they hard core preppers. BUT they seem to know how to operate guns, build good defense and be self sufficient. While it is entirely plausible, the way in which the characters are developed just makes you question how they know all that stuff. Nor do I think that someone with so little experience could "single handedly take down a bikie gang".
Lucky for the author I like nuclear apocalyse stories...
Started: Forecast by Chris Keith
Some extreme altitude ballooners witness the end of the world via a nuclear apocalypse. An interesting way to watch the end of the planet to be sure.
Overall the plot of this book is pretty solid. However, it could do with some editing & possibly a bit of a re-work. The lead characters are not in anyway survivalists nor are they hard core preppers. BUT they seem to know how to operate guns, build good defense and be self sufficient. While it is entirely plausible, the way in which the characters are developed just makes you question how they know all that stuff. Nor do I think that someone with so little experience could "single handedly take down a bikie gang".
Lucky for the author I like nuclear apocalyse stories...
Started: Forecast by Chris Keith
Some extreme altitude ballooners witness the end of the world via a nuclear apocalypse. An interesting way to watch the end of the planet to be sure.
Wednesday, 7 November 2012
Book Bloggin' 7th November 2012
Finished: Down to a Sunless Sea by David Graham
Written in the years of the oil crisis of the 1970's/early 80's this book paints a stark picture on just how fast things can fall apart. America is out of oil & with a completely worthless dollar. Yet the giant conglomerates refuse to see that it is their greed & short sightedness which is driving the collapse ever faster. America is left with no power, no food & starving populations just trying to get out. Cue that old Cold War foe USSR deciding now is the time to get revenge & 4 hours later, the earth is a radioactive wasteland. With the excepetion of one british plane carryng expat Americans & one Antinov carrying Russian woman & children.
I love that the author shows that rather then death mayhem & hatred between the 2 planes, there is a spirit of love & humanity. After all, after the end of the world, we are all just humans, not "British" or "Armenian" or wherever you had the good (or bad) luck to be born. The sooner people realise this fundamental truth, that we are all the same when you strip away nationality & religion & stop using these as an excuse to hate people well, the happier this world will be. Although, one point in this book which I think would be a great way to deal with criminals is to brand their foreheads. If they are multiple reoffenders, why not brand them set them free under rules of permanent exclusion from all amenities - jobs & food & dole and everything else, with stiff penalties for those who aid them. See how long they last then. Sometimes a deterent has to be harsh to help.
Started: King of Bombs by Sheldon Filger
Written in the years of the oil crisis of the 1970's/early 80's this book paints a stark picture on just how fast things can fall apart. America is out of oil & with a completely worthless dollar. Yet the giant conglomerates refuse to see that it is their greed & short sightedness which is driving the collapse ever faster. America is left with no power, no food & starving populations just trying to get out. Cue that old Cold War foe USSR deciding now is the time to get revenge & 4 hours later, the earth is a radioactive wasteland. With the excepetion of one british plane carryng expat Americans & one Antinov carrying Russian woman & children.
I love that the author shows that rather then death mayhem & hatred between the 2 planes, there is a spirit of love & humanity. After all, after the end of the world, we are all just humans, not "British" or "Armenian" or wherever you had the good (or bad) luck to be born. The sooner people realise this fundamental truth, that we are all the same when you strip away nationality & religion & stop using these as an excuse to hate people well, the happier this world will be. Although, one point in this book which I think would be a great way to deal with criminals is to brand their foreheads. If they are multiple reoffenders, why not brand them set them free under rules of permanent exclusion from all amenities - jobs & food & dole and everything else, with stiff penalties for those who aid them. See how long they last then. Sometimes a deterent has to be harsh to help.
Started: King of Bombs by Sheldon Filger
Monday, 5 November 2012
Book Bloggin' 5th November 2012
Finished: Underground by Andrew McGahan
Where to start? This is a brilliantly written book. And the reality is, it could so easily become fact. A world where Muslim ghettos abound, where America conspires to create a city so that the powermongers can meet & plot the fate of humanity in peace. All helped by a megalomaniac Prime Minister.
The reality is, instability creates jobs. What would all those soldiers be doing if there were no wars to fight? What would all the arms manufacturers, the secondary suppliers of the war machine do? It's a sad fact that wars are a profitable business. And if people die, well, thats just an unfortunate side effect.
Andrew McGahan has created a world that is truely scary to behold, but all too easy to imagine being real. But it is one where the main character is well rendered & the satirical way in which he deals with events makes this a really great read.
Started: Down to a Sunless Sea by David Graham
OK, so by now you can tell I am on a post apocalyptic run at the moment. This is a classic. And could still happen so easily today!
Where to start? This is a brilliantly written book. And the reality is, it could so easily become fact. A world where Muslim ghettos abound, where America conspires to create a city so that the powermongers can meet & plot the fate of humanity in peace. All helped by a megalomaniac Prime Minister.
The reality is, instability creates jobs. What would all those soldiers be doing if there were no wars to fight? What would all the arms manufacturers, the secondary suppliers of the war machine do? It's a sad fact that wars are a profitable business. And if people die, well, thats just an unfortunate side effect.
Andrew McGahan has created a world that is truely scary to behold, but all too easy to imagine being real. But it is one where the main character is well rendered & the satirical way in which he deals with events makes this a really great read.
Started: Down to a Sunless Sea by David Graham
OK, so by now you can tell I am on a post apocalyptic run at the moment. This is a classic. And could still happen so easily today!
Saturday, 3 November 2012
Book Bloggin' 3rd November 2012
Finished: Bangs & Whimpers
There are some really great stories in this book. If you can find a copy, I highly recommend it!
Started: Underground by Andrew McGahan
An Australian take on the "war on terrorism"... once again a re-read, but this is just such a satirical look at things.
There are some really great stories in this book. If you can find a copy, I highly recommend it!
Started: Underground by Andrew McGahan
An Australian take on the "war on terrorism"... once again a re-read, but this is just such a satirical look at things.
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Book Bloggin' 31st October 2012
Exams are OVER!! So...
Started: Bangs & Whimpers - Stories About the End of The World edited by James Frenkel
This book is VERY hard to get ahold of. I had to pay $40 for my copy. There are some REALLY short stories (less then a page) and there are some longer stories. But is the book worth the money? Yes, yes it is. That is why I am re-reading it! Authors include Asimov, Dick & Clarke. Stellar stuff.
Started: Bangs & Whimpers - Stories About the End of The World edited by James Frenkel
This book is VERY hard to get ahold of. I had to pay $40 for my copy. There are some REALLY short stories (less then a page) and there are some longer stories. But is the book worth the money? Yes, yes it is. That is why I am re-reading it! Authors include Asimov, Dick & Clarke. Stellar stuff.
Monday, 15 October 2012
Book Bloggin' 15th October 2012
Finished: Earth, The new Frontier by Adam Celaya
I love EOW books. I have a massive collection, both books & Kindle verions. Nothing smacks of entertainment better then a bunch of people being stuck in a situation they are thoroughly unprepared for. Well except for the token survivalist/ex-military man whose goon save their sorry asses that is. This book has one of each. And as an added bonus a bunch of weekend warriors/prison guards who think the best prisoner is a dead prisoner. My kind of people. I am pretty sure a bullet is cheaper then keeping someone housed, fed & entertained for however long they are gonna be banged up. Harsh? Yeah, but then I don't pay taxes to support criminals! And I am pretty sure that those self same criminals din't give a rats ass when they wereraping/murdering/stealing from their victim now did they? If they choose to not have a moral compass &/or respect for their fellow man, why should I give that to them?? Gotta give respect to earn it in my book.
Anyhoo.. enough of my personal ramblings.. this book is awesome, if you are a fan of EOW (courtesy of a massive metoer hitting and obliterating the moon) READ THIS. Great editing & great story line. Self published, but done in the correct way, not the cheap ass way!
Started: The Rift by Walter J Williams
Massive earthquake hits the New Madrid Fault!! Can you tell I am on a disaster bent at the moment?
I love EOW books. I have a massive collection, both books & Kindle verions. Nothing smacks of entertainment better then a bunch of people being stuck in a situation they are thoroughly unprepared for. Well except for the token survivalist/ex-military man whose goon save their sorry asses that is. This book has one of each. And as an added bonus a bunch of weekend warriors/prison guards who think the best prisoner is a dead prisoner. My kind of people. I am pretty sure a bullet is cheaper then keeping someone housed, fed & entertained for however long they are gonna be banged up. Harsh? Yeah, but then I don't pay taxes to support criminals! And I am pretty sure that those self same criminals din't give a rats ass when they wereraping/murdering/stealing from their victim now did they? If they choose to not have a moral compass &/or respect for their fellow man, why should I give that to them?? Gotta give respect to earn it in my book.
Anyhoo.. enough of my personal ramblings.. this book is awesome, if you are a fan of EOW (courtesy of a massive metoer hitting and obliterating the moon) READ THIS. Great editing & great story line. Self published, but done in the correct way, not the cheap ass way!
Started: The Rift by Walter J Williams
Massive earthquake hits the New Madrid Fault!! Can you tell I am on a disaster bent at the moment?
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Book Bloggin' 10/10/2012
Finished: Softly Grow The Poppies by Audrey Howard
Apart from the cost, I enjoyed this book. A light, easy read which as with all Audrey Howard's books take the reader along with the characters on their journey.
Started: Earth, The New Frontier by Adam Celaya
End of the world!
Apart from the cost, I enjoyed this book. A light, easy read which as with all Audrey Howard's books take the reader along with the characters on their journey.
Started: Earth, The New Frontier by Adam Celaya
End of the world!
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Book Bloggin' 11th September 2012
Finished: The Bunker Book 2: Indiana by EJ Camacho
Hmmm... thanksfully the gayness was somewhat toned down in this book, but not by much. The level of believability was also... low. It's like there is no indecision when they come across other people/groups. Basically they are all "for" the bunker group, in which case they are immediately and without question accepted and trusted fully. As if. There's no hidden agenda's, no subterfuge. Makes it kinda boring as you can see your enemies coming a continent away.
Throw in "Mother" and it just turns bizarre. Clearly all that radiation has caused everyone NOT in the bunker to go completely gaga.
Oh & a little not to the author.. learn the difference between there, their & they're PLEASE!! They're is a contraction of they are & is not to be used where their should be used instead! It just makes for confusing reading!!!
So will I be reading the third book? Undecided. Part of me wants to know what happens, but then its all so batshit boringly predictable that I don't really want to waste my time (or my money!!!) finding out what I can already guess!
Started: The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
A non-Bosch novel..
Hmmm... thanksfully the gayness was somewhat toned down in this book, but not by much. The level of believability was also... low. It's like there is no indecision when they come across other people/groups. Basically they are all "for" the bunker group, in which case they are immediately and without question accepted and trusted fully. As if. There's no hidden agenda's, no subterfuge. Makes it kinda boring as you can see your enemies coming a continent away.
Throw in "Mother" and it just turns bizarre. Clearly all that radiation has caused everyone NOT in the bunker to go completely gaga.
Oh & a little not to the author.. learn the difference between there, their & they're PLEASE!! They're is a contraction of they are & is not to be used where their should be used instead! It just makes for confusing reading!!!
So will I be reading the third book? Undecided. Part of me wants to know what happens, but then its all so batshit boringly predictable that I don't really want to waste my time (or my money!!!) finding out what I can already guess!
Started: The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
A non-Bosch novel..
Monday, 10 September 2012
Book Bloggin' 10th September 2012
Finished: War Brides by Helen Bryan
I loved this book! It was so well written & the characters just dragged you into their lives. The plot was well constructed & the lovely twist at the end tied up all the questions you had very nicely. I highly recommend this book!!!
Started: The Bunker, Book 2 - Indiana by EJ Camacho
So despite not really liking the first of this trilogy, I am persevering with the second. I've already started in fact & already the stilted writing, the forced nature of the script is doing my head in!
I loved this book! It was so well written & the characters just dragged you into their lives. The plot was well constructed & the lovely twist at the end tied up all the questions you had very nicely. I highly recommend this book!!!
Started: The Bunker, Book 2 - Indiana by EJ Camacho
So despite not really liking the first of this trilogy, I am persevering with the second. I've already started in fact & already the stilted writing, the forced nature of the script is doing my head in!
Monday, 3 September 2012
Book Bloggin' 3rd September 2012
Finished: The Bunker Book 1 by EJ Camacho
It's the end of the world as we know it thanks to a giant corporation called Genro deciding they can run the world better then the current incumbant governments. Cue nuclear destruction and Genro trying to recover & carry out thier plans. Their militant wing "Hydra" are clearly all GAY. They fight, train & KILL naked. Yep. Naked. The next breed of "super warriors" are all butt buddies. Apparently because it was good for the Greeks, who felt women were only around for "breeding on" it's good for Hydra.
This book was a seriously disturbing read on so many levels. Firstly the entire book/conversations/description was stilted and forced. The author has clearly never heard or embraced the term "less is more". It felt like he was trying to cover deficiencies in his ability by using word overkill. I say word overkill because he could have made this book half the length and far more enjoyable. A good place to start? The gay naked Hydra. I mean seriously, you gonna take the time to strip naked & fold your clothes before a fight? And the other guy is just going to wait while you do? YOU'RE DEAD FREAK. See thats just another level of disturbing, cause no warrior I know would take the time to get naked & ask his opponent to play nice & not KICK HIS ARSE while he does it.
The gore I think could have been modified. He either went too far or not far enough. He needed to find the happy (pun intended) middle ground. Sadly he failed. Every time.
Now this is the first of a trilogy. I bought the first 2 only on readers reviews which sounded generally favourable. But seriously. I will be struggling to get through. I will go on faith that the second book is better written. And if it's not.. I won't be going back for the third (which is currently unreleased!).
Started: War Brides by Helen Bryan
Another Kindle book.. let's see how this one goes.....
It's the end of the world as we know it thanks to a giant corporation called Genro deciding they can run the world better then the current incumbant governments. Cue nuclear destruction and Genro trying to recover & carry out thier plans. Their militant wing "Hydra" are clearly all GAY. They fight, train & KILL naked. Yep. Naked. The next breed of "super warriors" are all butt buddies. Apparently because it was good for the Greeks, who felt women were only around for "breeding on" it's good for Hydra.
This book was a seriously disturbing read on so many levels. Firstly the entire book/conversations/description was stilted and forced. The author has clearly never heard or embraced the term "less is more". It felt like he was trying to cover deficiencies in his ability by using word overkill. I say word overkill because he could have made this book half the length and far more enjoyable. A good place to start? The gay naked Hydra. I mean seriously, you gonna take the time to strip naked & fold your clothes before a fight? And the other guy is just going to wait while you do? YOU'RE DEAD FREAK. See thats just another level of disturbing, cause no warrior I know would take the time to get naked & ask his opponent to play nice & not KICK HIS ARSE while he does it.
The gore I think could have been modified. He either went too far or not far enough. He needed to find the happy (pun intended) middle ground. Sadly he failed. Every time.
Now this is the first of a trilogy. I bought the first 2 only on readers reviews which sounded generally favourable. But seriously. I will be struggling to get through. I will go on faith that the second book is better written. And if it's not.. I won't be going back for the third (which is currently unreleased!).
Started: War Brides by Helen Bryan
Another Kindle book.. let's see how this one goes.....
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Book Bloggin' 28th August 2012
Finished: Beneath the Southern Cross by Judy Nunn
Unfortunately this book was ruined by crap editing. Nothing irks me more then when print books are captured by visual recognition software & then not edited to make sure words haven't become joined thereby turning into a giant soup of letters. And to make things even worse, they charge $10 for the book on Kindle!!!
I really enjoy Judy Nunn books & this was the last currently published one I had to read. As always it was a sweeping historical saga that left me crying at the end. Pity about the editing(or lack thereof).
Started & Finished: The Wardrobe by Judy Nunn
A short story which had a little resembelance to the previous book I read. However, I loved it, it was a sweet tale that actually made me wish it was just a bit longer!
Started & Finished: The House on the Hill by Judy Nunn
Another short story & one which was a complete departure from her usual stories in that it had more of a horror theme. And the ending left you guessing. Great read!
Started: The Bunker Book 1 by EJ Comancho
A post apocalyptic thriller set after a giant corporation has tried to take over the world via the guise of humanitarian assistance. A bit terminator-esque in that the corporation is heavily involved in robotics, however, the robots haven't taken over, there are humans in control.
Unfortunately this book was ruined by crap editing. Nothing irks me more then when print books are captured by visual recognition software & then not edited to make sure words haven't become joined thereby turning into a giant soup of letters. And to make things even worse, they charge $10 for the book on Kindle!!!
I really enjoy Judy Nunn books & this was the last currently published one I had to read. As always it was a sweeping historical saga that left me crying at the end. Pity about the editing(or lack thereof).
Started & Finished: The Wardrobe by Judy Nunn
A short story which had a little resembelance to the previous book I read. However, I loved it, it was a sweet tale that actually made me wish it was just a bit longer!
Started & Finished: The House on the Hill by Judy Nunn
Another short story & one which was a complete departure from her usual stories in that it had more of a horror theme. And the ending left you guessing. Great read!
Started: The Bunker Book 1 by EJ Comancho
A post apocalyptic thriller set after a giant corporation has tried to take over the world via the guise of humanitarian assistance. A bit terminator-esque in that the corporation is heavily involved in robotics, however, the robots haven't taken over, there are humans in control.
Friday, 13 April 2012
Book Bloggin' 10th April 2012
Finished: Angels of Venegance by John Birmingham
Enjoyed this final of the trilogy. All those little strings were tied together in a neat little bow. Do I sound cynical much? Yes, but only in so much as I think the realism of this book/series was let down by everything being so neatly "worked out for the best". And thats as much of a spoiler as I will give.
Started: Every Dead Thing by John Connolly
Thus begins the reading of the "Charlie Parker" series..
Enjoyed this final of the trilogy. All those little strings were tied together in a neat little bow. Do I sound cynical much? Yes, but only in so much as I think the realism of this book/series was let down by everything being so neatly "worked out for the best". And thats as much of a spoiler as I will give.
Started: Every Dead Thing by John Connolly
Thus begins the reading of the "Charlie Parker" series..
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