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I tried to finish a book I started last week The Scrivener's Tale by Fiona McIntosh, which is a mix of fantasy and modern day Paris. It is really engaging but as I started the chapter which had a big explanation of a complicated plot line I hit train delays and other irritants. This distracted me too much. I decided that I will hold off on finishing what is turning out to be an excellent story until I can concentrate properly. I then turned to Gaie Sebold’s Dangerous Gifts, which continues the adventures of the prostitute/gun-for-hire, Babylon Steel. I will be reviewing this book soon so keep your eyes out for it.
I also had a little trawl through NetGalley. I practically shrieked when I found Lilith Saintcrow's The Red Plague Affair which is the second novel in the Bannon and Clare series. I liked The Iron Wyrm but didn't love it so I was looking forward to seeing whether Saintcrow could keep me reading the series. Look for my review this week to find out what I thought of The Red Plague Affair.
I was looking for something to read that wasn't fantasy or steampunk. I tried Earth Girl by Janet Edwards. I quite like YF/YA so thought it sounded like it would be a good read. While I love watching science fiction I don't always like reading it (yes, that is weird) so I was keeping my fingers crossed I was going to like a book that was YA/SciFi. Hmmmmmm I think it is a bit too YA for me and not sure I am going to be able to continue it. The lead character Jarra, is a bit self-obsessed (like some teenagers) . There is prolific use of the made up scifi word 'nardle' that I am finding extremely irritating. I am going to give it another go later this week so will let you know how I get along.
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Until then, Happy Reading!
Yay! Another London commuter who passes the time reading!! Although these days I head in the opposite direction to everyone else...
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read some of your reviews - The Fiona McIntosh books looks really interesting. :-)
Thanks Mel...perhaps we will be two readers who pass in the day (on the tube?).
ReplyDeleteLucky you going in the opposite direction!
Have posted 3 reviews so far so check them out
http://qwillery.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/review-times-arrow-by-jonathan-green.html
http://qwillery.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/review-london-falling-by-paul-cornell.html
http://qwillery.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/review-gideons-ange-l-by-clifford-beal.html
Look forward to your comments!
Melanie