Mark
Deep dive into the wonderful world of owls. Lives up to the hype for this layman.
Deep dive into the wonderful world of owls. Lives up to the hype for this layman.
Wonderful read about the amazing world of birds. Lives up to the blurbs. Maybe not for a the deep bird enthusiast but great for a beginner.
Wonderful read about the amazing world of birds. Lives up to the blurbs. Maybe not for a the deep bird enthusiast but great for a beginner.
Brutal Outer London
Stark black and white photographs of residences, commercial interests, and government buildings tell a fascinating and evolving story of post-war but pre "Cool Britannia" London's architecture. Like it or not these buildings are part of that story and this book documents many to great effect. This book also matters because these buildings are at risk of destruction because of disuse, decay, and at times, absolute hostility.
Stark black and white photographs of residences, commercial interests, and government buildings tell a fascinating and evolving story of post-war but pre "Cool Britannia" London's architecture. Like it or not these buildings are part of that story and this book documents many to great effect. This book also matters because these buildings are at risk of destruction because of disuse, decay, and at times, absolute hostility.
As advertised: A loose, cartoony departure from Tomine’s previous work, Scenes from an Impending Marriage is a sweet-natured, laugh out-loud skewering of the modern marriage process..." As always his art is excellent.
As advertised: A loose, cartoony departure from Tomine’s previous work, Scenes from an Impending Marriage is a sweet-natured, laugh out-loud skewering of the modern marriage process..." As always his art is excellent.
Enjoyable installment in the series. Fun and relaxing read.
Enjoyable installment in the series. Fun and relaxing read.
Frank and emotionally honest story of a man who has become one grand old men of our age, but it has been a circuitous route and it is clear that he has had unlearn so many of his early survival skills and overcome many a childhood trauma to become what we know now, a man who so much more than his past. There is real depth to this man and I am glad to have read this.
Frank and emotionally honest story of a man who has become one grand old men of our age, but it has been a circuitous route and it is clear that he has had unlearn so many of his early survival skills and overcome many a childhood trauma to become what we know now, a man who so much more than his past. There is real depth to this man and I am glad to have read this.
Kirkus Reviews was right: “Somewhat repetitive in theme, often verging on the silly, but on the whole, quite amusing.”
Kirkus Reviews was right: “Somewhat repetitive in theme, often verging on the silly, but on the whole, quite amusing.”
Story was engaging, not brilliant. Worth a library checkout for sure. Art is fantastic, very painterly.
Story was engaging, not brilliant. Worth a library checkout for sure. Art is fantastic, very painterly.
Setting: Gas giant in space, after humans destroyed earth. University town.
Language: a bit formal and the use of some obscure words, mostly to have fun so not too hard.
Story: It is a cozy yes, but it has murder and a bit of mayhem. Also a love story, a good one but it is a bit secondary?
Character: Holmes and Watson but this time, they are women and in love.
Setting: Gas giant in space, after humans destroyed earth. University town.
Language: a bit formal and the use of some obscure words, mostly to have fun so not too hard.
Story: It is a cozy yes, but it has murder and a bit of mayhem. Also a love story, a good one but it is a bit secondary?
Character: Holmes and Watson but this time, they are women and in love.
I really like the premise and the main characters' quirks. Interesting world building, believable plot, good supporting characters, and I enjoy the novella length. So on that I give if four stars - however the reader was well, flat and maybe undersold the humor or am I unfair? So I like this book, just not the audio-book reader's performance.
I really like the premise and the main characters' quirks. Interesting world building, believable plot, good supporting characters, and I enjoy the novella length. So on that I give if four stars - however the reader was well, flat and maybe undersold the humor or am I unfair? So I like this book, just not the audio-book reader's performance.
Setting: Contemporary England
Language: Straightforward word choices and enjoyable banter.
Characters: Most of the same crew appears with a new addition, Bob.
Story: Aside from the very enjoyable characters this is what you are here for. Drugs, antiques, murder most foul, and then some very poignant discussions of loneliness, aging, and dementia. Really these last three have Osman maybe doing his best writing yet?
Setting: Contemporary England
Language: Straightforward word choices and enjoyable banter.
Characters: Most of the same crew appears with a new addition, Bob.
Story: Aside from the very enjoyable characters this is what you are here for. Drugs, antiques, murder most foul, and then some very poignant discussions of loneliness, aging, and dementia. Really these last three have Osman maybe doing his best writing yet?