“It would be remiss not to acknowledge our own fault, at the Bar. Too many of us look the other way. Or find excuses. Some prize their income stream over their professional duties. Some like me, rely on youth and naivety as an excuse.”
God that‘s honest...
“But we should do more. I, personally, should have done more.”
Brutally honest. Essential reading for anyone in the UK.
so-soGorgeous illustration, but what else do you expect from Chris Riddell. They really bring the story to life and embodies the tone of the tale.
Gaiman's story however, was a little disappointing. As it was a quick read the pace never lingered, and this was the thing that let me down. It was over too fast. However, I love the Sleeping Beauty tale and glad this got a re-imagining.
so-soThe last book in the First Law trilogy was a mixed bag for me. It took me a while to get through it and at times felt like I was trudging though sections whilst others flew by. The endings of the characters did not feel right. I didn't mind Jezal and Glokta's ending but others like Ferro (an awesome female character) or Logan's lacked emphasis or felt tacked on as if Abercrombie did not know how to end it. Great calibre again, just fell flat.
pickThis was awesome. The characters and stakes are ramped way up and the end of the book just leaves you wanting to binge the last instalment. As previously said, the quest was my favourite part and so well paced, this balanced with the brilliantly written battle scenes really creates a atmospheric and fleshed out world. I am really excited to see how this story ends up.
so-soWell... this was a little bit of a let down. I enjoy both authors and their work but this fell a little flat. The first 150 pages were a joy to read but after an influx of characters it got quite messy. Other characters disappeared into the background and the humour became a little grating. I think I may reread this in the future, it‘s so beloved by many and I think it will deserve a second chance.
Halfway through this one, loving it even more than the first. The “quest or journey” is always something I‘ve loved in a fantasy story and this one brings out Abercrombie‘s masterful control of his characters. They may not be conventional heroes but they are fascinating.
pickThis was a short and concise book on the beasts of the Wizarding World. With Eddie Redmayne‘s narration, this compendium came alive as I made my way through the vast number of creatures. Light-hearted and quick; a perfect book to alleviate the heavy fantasy I‘ve been reading recently.
pickWell damn... that was some good grimdark. Great characters, story and world. On to the second!
