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Sequels, everyone has them, and I love them. Sequels mean a series, sequels mean a chance to dive into characters I have met, really get to know them, and live their lives with them. Sometimes it means even watching them grow old and die—although I am not really happy when a beloved character dies. Still, I love sequels, even if the first book of the [...]
I am not sure if I am getting old and cynical, or if I am starry-eyed and innocent. The last few books I read have rubbed me the wrong way at some point. To be honest, most books do. In fact, I would be rather disappointed if, at some point, I didn’t get annoyed, or even down-right angry at the hero. That “What are you [...]
I’ve always looked at comic book fans the same way I look at people who enjoy playing team sports or gourmet cooking – their hobbies are a respectable way to pass the time but something I’m not really interested in trying myself. However, recently Sandie and Eric lent me a stack of comics that they claim are every bit as good as the books I [...]
JONATHAN STRANGE & MR NORRELL is one of the most delightful books I’ve read all year and I’m hoping you’ll check it out if you haven’t already. The story takes place in 19th century England during a time when magic has been absent from the country for some centuries. Many men call themselves magicians, however, they only study it, not practice. One such group of [...]
Magician Master is the second book in a popular Fantasy/Sci-Fi series by Raymond E. Feist. Although, it pains me to say it, I have to disagree with 90% of the other reviews out there as this book was not for me. My first problem with Magician Master is how radically the story has changed from the first book. Not just the story, but time as [...]
