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A great and age appropriate book. Daughter wanted to go to bed early to read more. I even learned stuff!

I enjoyed learning more about an aspect of space exploration that hasn't received nearly as much attention as the SpaceMen. It was really interesting with the contrast of each decade's expectations vs what the women wanted for themselves (NASA and Life Magazine had an amount of control that would be unheard of today). The flaws were only those inherent with books of this scope- with so many women over so many years, most of the bios were necessarily thin.

Read with daughter and light suspense with history thrown in.

A short book read by Neil Gaiman himself - a nice bit of creepiness that may be perfect for fans and kids starting their foray into ‘mild scares'.

I have been wanting to read this book since it came out and was thrilled to win a copy through Goodreads. The worldbuilding and characters are amazing alone. With the plot it is up there with Dune and Ender's Game for a person rising up and changing their world - even if as a martyr. It is tough to be believable and even tougher to survive re-reading. This is an amazing book and I can't wait to read the next done.

I wasn't in a place to enjoy the slow reading to appreciate the prose and references.

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A very believable and engaging book about 2 seemingly very different people falling in love. The end felt very natural (tough for this type of book). Planning to read it again.

The murder mystery isn't much of a mystery and the summaries are only slightly less redundant. Most of the plot intrigue follows the 2 main characters, Harper and Tolliver, discovering that their feelings aren't those of brother and sister. (And as was covered repetitively, we know they are not true relations). The writing is still fun and light- even given the dark material- and enjoyable.

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Still enjoying the novelty of Harper's talent and the interesting cases she gets involved in. The tale revolves around a double (triple if you count the 100 year old one) murders using the same grave site. The pacing is fun and light and some fun characters and some morose ones too. Main complaints are the repetition nearly word for word of the bad home life they endured and the plot wrap up. In a Bond-inspired climax, the killer calls them to the house, reveals the entire plan, and then plans to kill everyone. Even with the eye-rolling conclusion, I enjoyed the book and plan to read more of the series.

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The only dystopia book(s) that includes the arts and poetry that are essential to personal expression.

Avoided the “American Idol Results Show” trap of most prequels where the characters perform pointless actions until the few desired answers are reviewed. Still felt a bit like an set up but very enjoyable one.

Fun prose and interesting characters. The racism is unfortunately representative of the time.

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This is like watching the 3AM Sci-fi channel. So many ridiculous plot holes it was hysterical. First bit set up decent then they spent 80% of the book wandering around randomly. They return to where they startedand there is a magic pool that tells them exactly where to go and even what the Bad Guy has planned. So many odd things, my favorites are the lighthouse BUILT with air tight room with no handles. Because of course. Menageries that have apparently existed decades without mating pairs.

I read this during one of my rare periods of being interested in church history, philosophy, and morality debates. The murder mystery is pretty fun and set in a monastery with some good twists. While solving the mystery, there are numerous, lengthy debates about morality, church doctrine, philosophy, and if laughter is ‘good'. Very lengthy.

I haven't read the first books so I am missing some of the background stories but not enough to diminish my enjoyment. The main characters are essentially the rugged lawman and witty sidekick but done so well they have become my favorite duo. The details and consistency of the religions and magic systems really drew me into the world.
Metals can be “burned” internally by certain individuals to create effects on the world- heal, soothe or incite emotions, push or pull on metals and even speed or slow local time. Even though it sounds simple, the complexities and interactions add a wonderful layer to the tale.
I'm planning to return to read the original trilogy!

I may be over-cautious hiding this review due to possible spoilers since most of the plot is self-evident (vampires and Dracula) or on the back (mysterious and ancient books).

I love idea of the “Davinci Code” approach to using history with legendary tales and finished the book because I have a strong interest in Dracula legends. Otherwise I would have donated it to the library in frustration unread- a rare thing for me to not finish a book.

Most of the frustrations came from a basic idea that characters should act consistent with their descriptions. If you decide the main characters are researchers from major Universities with years (and decades) passing after receiving an ancient book then they need to act smart enough to belong at a University. Never do they question WHY the book was left. This would seem to be a very obvious question for anyone - especially for brilliant professors discussing the book and research with other brilliant professors.

If you decide your main villain is a brilliant tactician surviving over centuries, then he needs to act brilliant. So, if his goal is to stay hidden and out of sight, he doesn't leave books for gifted researches. If he is trying to discourage people finding him, he doesn't walk PAST them to kill the people helping them and then ignore entire trips around the world solely for the purpose of tracking him. He acts consistent with his goals.

These basic things are so common sense it made me very frustrated. Unusual to see that level of inconsistency (even in characters presented as erratic) and especially in a major, promoted book.

Simple and clear war guidelines. Not sure why it became a business guide.

I never read it when it came out and can see why it was popular. That incest section was skeezy and not needed. Even in the time in came out. Writing engaging and well done.

I was expecting something new. Not quite expecting something that short and abstract after “years of collaboration” in the blurb. Will need to read again.

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