pickSo much more than a spy novel, Gabriel‘s Moon is a book about humans being - or not being - who you think they are. Gabriel Pax is a likable enough protagonist, but thematically, espionage is the real character here. We‘re on a need to know basis, and Boyd makes sure the reader discovers things at the same time Pax does. Side note: my lungs and liver hurt just thinking about the excessive nicotine and booze contaminating Pax‘s body.
July was a bit of a low month reading-wise, but I did enjoy the first in Boyd‘s series featuring reluctant spy Gabriel Dax
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panApparently I had already read this. I didn't like it any better the second time 😵💫
Looking at Goodreads I discovered I have read several books by William Boyd over the years and given them 4 or 5 stars. Gabriel's Moon is the first of the Gabriel Dax novels and even though I am only on page 31 know I will love another of his books. Those of his unread are on my TBR list, he is a favorite author.
bailedAfter multiple attempts, I have to add it to the DNF pile. I need someone or something to care about. It feels harsh, but I do not care about these characters.
Despite the acclaim, I am finding this a bit boring. I have read 25% of the novel and I can‘t muster any enthusiasm and I don‘t care. Before I add it to the DNF list, does it get better? It is my first Kingsolver, is it always a slow burn?
pickMy first taste of William Boyd, and I rather enjoyed it. The main character is, for the most part, a likeable character - apart from when he seem to go a bit mad and out of character, turning into a mad stalker for an entire chapter. Do all of Boyd‘s books have a disturbing obsession with sex filtering through?
Book 59/80 #Read2025 @DieAReader
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