Kiwiria's November Novels
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christianreaderHmmm... I need to read 25 books in December to read my goal of 200 books. Feasible, but I'll have to pick shorter books than I've been reading so far.
Journal 64 - Jussi Adler-Olsen, 4.5/5, 462 pages
A fascinating story involving racism and bigotry of the worst kind. Carl and Assad are really put to the test, when they meet influential people with opinions that were best suited to Nazi-Germany of the late 1930s and which any decent person should be ashamed to entertain.
The story was fast-paced like all of Jussi Adler-Olsen's novels, and the plot actually a good deal more believable than some of his previous novels. I did get very annoyed at times with Carl's lack of a spine when it came to dealing with Assad and Rose, but loved how he stood up to his soon-to-be-ex-wife.
But though the main plot of this novel got neatly tied up in the end, the eternal questions of Carl's initial murder case, and what on earth Assad was up to before he joined Department Q are still left unanswered, so the series obviously isn't over yet!
The first book in the series has been translated to English, so hopefully the rest will be too - I highly recommend it.
Blood of the Fold - Terry Goodkind*, 4.5/5, Audiobook ~23hrs
Even after multiple readings, this continues to be one of my all-time favourite series. It was a bit frustrating that it took Richard and Kahlan so long to get back together, but that's my only real complaint here. Sometimes it gets frustrating when you try to follow several different plotlines at once, but I think it worked quite well in this one, and loved especially Ann's and Velma's storylines even if they did have very little to do with Richard.
At Home in Mitford - Jan Karon*, 5/5, 446 pages
I was in the mood for a comfort read, and so picked up the first Mitford book for a reread. It's been 8 years since I read this series last, and I had forgotten how amazingly feel-good it is. Visiting Mitford is like visiting a group of old friends whom you haven't seen in years, but whom you know will always welcome you with open arms. I realize that sounds sappy, but the feeling of content I had while reading the book actually surprised me with its intensity.
There's not much of a plot, but that doesn't matter, because all I really want from this book is just to spend time with the characters. Books like this are balm to my soul.
Mastiff - Tamora Pierce, 4/5, 538 pages
Good as all Tamora Pierce's books are, but I found it surprisingly easy to put down, and thus it took me a lot longer to read than I would have ever expected. It had some terrific parts though - e.g. Beka's relationship with the King and Queen and Master Farmer. I loved Achoo and even started liking Pounce again.
It'll never be my favourite series in the Tortall universe, but not my least favourite series either, and I did appreciate the link to George's history.
The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins*, 5/5, 366 pages
With the release of the trailer to next year's movie, I felt like reading the book again. Still amazing!
Spellbound - Rachel Hawkins, 4/5, 336 pages
ARC, so review witheld for the time being.
Temple in the Winds - Terry Goodkind*, 4/5, Audiobook ~27hrs
Not quite as good as the first three books in the series. The entire thing about gaining entrance to the Temple of the Winds annoyed me, as did Nadine. Still a good book though, and I'll definitely continue with the rest of the series. Oh, and I am glad that Richard, Kahlan and Shota achieved a truce of sorts.
De glemte piger - Sara Blædel, 4.5/5, 315 pages
(The Forgotten Girls)
Probably the best Louise Rick story since "Kald mig prinsesse" (Call Me Princess). I read it in one sitting, and got to bed far too late yesterday as a result. The book was full of unexpected twists and turns, as well as a more thorough peek into Louise's past. I wish I could remember if that past had been hinted at in previous books though - otherwise it's a tad too much to introduce this late in the series.
As usual I felt the book ended too quickly, so I am glad that I am familiar enough with Sara Blædel's writing that I know that it is very likely the loose ends will be picked up again in book 8.
4 BSC Books, 700 pages total
Book of the Month: De glemte piger
Biggest Disappointment: None. I actually enjoyed every book I read this month :)
Journal 64 - Jussi Adler-Olsen, 4.5/5, 462 pages
A fascinating story involving racism and bigotry of the worst kind. Carl and Assad are really put to the test, when they meet influential people with opinions that were best suited to Nazi-Germany of the late 1930s and which any decent person should be ashamed to entertain.
The story was fast-paced like all of Jussi Adler-Olsen's novels, and the plot actually a good deal more believable than some of his previous novels. I did get very annoyed at times with Carl's lack of a spine when it came to dealing with Assad and Rose, but loved how he stood up to his soon-to-be-ex-wife.
But though the main plot of this novel got neatly tied up in the end, the eternal questions of Carl's initial murder case, and what on earth Assad was up to before he joined Department Q are still left unanswered, so the series obviously isn't over yet!
The first book in the series has been translated to English, so hopefully the rest will be too - I highly recommend it.
Blood of the Fold - Terry Goodkind*, 4.5/5, Audiobook ~23hrs
Even after multiple readings, this continues to be one of my all-time favourite series. It was a bit frustrating that it took Richard and Kahlan so long to get back together, but that's my only real complaint here. Sometimes it gets frustrating when you try to follow several different plotlines at once, but I think it worked quite well in this one, and loved especially Ann's and Velma's storylines even if they did have very little to do with Richard.
At Home in Mitford - Jan Karon*, 5/5, 446 pages
I was in the mood for a comfort read, and so picked up the first Mitford book for a reread. It's been 8 years since I read this series last, and I had forgotten how amazingly feel-good it is. Visiting Mitford is like visiting a group of old friends whom you haven't seen in years, but whom you know will always welcome you with open arms. I realize that sounds sappy, but the feeling of content I had while reading the book actually surprised me with its intensity.
There's not much of a plot, but that doesn't matter, because all I really want from this book is just to spend time with the characters. Books like this are balm to my soul.
Mastiff - Tamora Pierce, 4/5, 538 pages
Good as all Tamora Pierce's books are, but I found it surprisingly easy to put down, and thus it took me a lot longer to read than I would have ever expected. It had some terrific parts though - e.g. Beka's relationship with the King and Queen and Master Farmer. I loved Achoo and even started liking Pounce again.
It'll never be my favourite series in the Tortall universe, but not my least favourite series either, and I did appreciate the link to George's history.
The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins*, 5/5, 366 pages
With the release of the trailer to next year's movie, I felt like reading the book again. Still amazing!
Spellbound - Rachel Hawkins, 4/5, 336 pages
ARC, so review witheld for the time being.
Temple in the Winds - Terry Goodkind*, 4/5, Audiobook ~27hrs
Not quite as good as the first three books in the series. The entire thing about gaining entrance to the Temple of the Winds annoyed me, as did Nadine. Still a good book though, and I'll definitely continue with the rest of the series. Oh, and I am glad that Richard, Kahlan and Shota achieved a truce of sorts.
De glemte piger - Sara Blædel, 4.5/5, 315 pages
(The Forgotten Girls)
Probably the best Louise Rick story since "Kald mig prinsesse" (Call Me Princess). I read it in one sitting, and got to bed far too late yesterday as a result. The book was full of unexpected twists and turns, as well as a more thorough peek into Louise's past. I wish I could remember if that past had been hinted at in previous books though - otherwise it's a tad too much to introduce this late in the series.
As usual I felt the book ended too quickly, so I am glad that I am familiar enough with Sara Blædel's writing that I know that it is very likely the loose ends will be picked up again in book 8.
4 BSC Books, 700 pages total
Book of the Month: De glemte piger
Biggest Disappointment: None. I actually enjoyed every book I read this month :)
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Date: 2011-12-01 05:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-12-01 05:46 pm (UTC)It is somewhere between 1000 and 2000 less pages than I usually read in a month though.
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Date: 2011-12-01 06:09 pm (UTC)Re: NaNoWriMo?
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Date: 2011-12-01 08:05 pm (UTC)Re: NaNoWriMo?
Date: 2011-12-01 08:56 pm (UTC)Re: NaNoWriMo?
Date: 2011-12-02 07:46 am (UTC)What does MG cozy mean? It's very light, and I didn't really add any plot arcs. It was mainly an account of our travels and interactions.