This book started out as interesting and fun; combining military fiction, cosmic horror, and lite sci-fi. Around halfway, the story added an awkward overarching plot that was unnecessary & unwelcome. I'm not all that squeamish... but things got really gory! 🤢 In summary: the first half was pretty good; the second half, not so much.

I enjoyed this short story; it was an interesting blend of steampunk, fantasy (sans the elves & dwarfs), and Arabic culture. I especially liked the cosmic horror and ancient Egyptian elements. I'm wanting more so much that my very next read will be something else from the Dead Djinn Universe!

My first #Kobo e-reader arrived yesterday. I've been breaking it in with "A Dead Djinn in Cairo" by P. Djèlí Clark ??

Any Kobo fans / users out there?
#NewExperiences

Interesting audiobook that was clear, thought-provoking, and presented me with other material to read.

I started reading George Orwell's "1984" over the weekend (I never actually read it in school ?) It was recommended to me in honor of the recent No King's Rallies. The three slogans of the Party are eerily familiar:

1. War is Peace
2. Freedom is Slavery
3. Ignorance is Strength

#TooRelevant ?