pickI love Murderbot! He just wants to watch his shows, okay?
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pickI love Murderbot! He just wants to watch his shows, okay?
pickI‘m glad #FoodAndLit #Ireland got me to finally read this book that‘s been on my TBR forever. It takes place in Ireland around Christmas time in the 1980‘s. It‘s short, but impactful as the main character wrestles with what his life means and what he owes to others.
pickWork has been slow this week, so I started my re-read of Murderbot Diaries on audio this time. The narrator is solid, but I think I got more enjoyment reading the physical books. I'll finish Artificial Condition, but then I think I'll switch back to paper. Built this Hubble telescope Metal Earth model while listening to the audio this evening.
pickThis novella is saccharinely sweet, and yet it was an enjoyable read. The 'mystery' is totally predictable, but the Christmas setting was fun. There were multiple subtle references to the O Henry tale of “The Gift of the Magi“, which added to the lessons about the true meaning of Christmas. This short story works, because it is short. Enjoy it with a cup of cocoa next Christmas. 3.5/5
pickA surprisingly satisfying little book, it tackled several interesting issues with the large scale problems of the ivory trade and human greed at the center of it all. I almost wish it were longer, but it gains some of its charm from being succinct.
pickThis is my second K.J. Parker book and I just love the situations he puts his characters in. Unhinged. Devious. Hilarious. Very don‘t hate the player, hate the game (and Saloninus plays it oh so well)
Didn‘t realise this was the middle book when I started - don‘t think it matters hugely - there was some references back but I didn‘t feel like I was missing information that was relevant to this story.
pickThis is a beautiful short story that takes place in Ireland in the 80‘s. I don‘t want to say much as it would spoil things. Lovely writing, I just wished for more. 4.5⭐️
Book 2 is on hold through Libby but I like this series so much I jumped to #3.
The Murderbot series is relatable, not overly technical and a lot of fun.
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Finished earlier this week. I had been hearing about this series for ages no & decided to finally give it a go as a quick listen. It was enjoyable although not as laugh out loud funny as I‘d been led to believe, I liked Murderbot & I‘ll read/listen to more. The first book was free through Audible & I put the next audiobook on hold through Library Libby (19 weeks wait! Probably due to the upcoming Apple TV series.)
