Nook&Cranny started reading The Martian by Andy Weir (The Martian, #1)

The Martian by Andy Weir (The Martian, #1)
A mission to Mars.
A freak accident.
One man's struggle to survive.
Six days ago, astronaut Mark …
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A mission to Mars.
A freak accident.
One man's struggle to survive.
Six days ago, astronaut Mark …
After a few crime/thriller books I was looking forward to a lighter read. The book didn't disappoint. I loved the science behind the story and how the author's analogies and methapors.
After a few crime/thriller books I was looking forward to a lighter read. The book didn't disappoint. I loved the science behind the story and how the author's analogies and methapors.
Such a great book. Fun, witty science and story-telling. Can't wait to watch the movie after some time has gone by.
Such a great book. Fun, witty science and story-telling. Can't wait to watch the movie after some time has gone by.

Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will …
Content warning no real spoilers but hints on how the story finds an ending
This was a great read—I enjoyed it so much that I’ve already downloaded the second book in the series.
That said, I personally prefer crime or thriller stories where the detective methodically closes in on the culprit. I’m not a fan of sudden, out-of-nowhere solutions to a mystery, especially when there’s not a single clue pointing toward the resolution until the last chapter of a book. For me, that’s a bit frustrating, but it didn’t stop me from appreciating the story overall.

Detective Huldar is out of his depth. His first murder case is like nothing he's seen before - a bizarre …

Detective Huldar is out of his depth. His first murder case is like nothing he's seen before - a bizarre …
Finished the first out of five novels „A Man in the Queue“. Not sure how to describe it. I felt it too long-winded. A thrilling short phase was followed by an ending that was neither logical nor in any way prepared.It came literally out of the blue.
Besides that I couldn’t establish a connection with the main protagonist nor any of the characters in the book.
Not sure I’ll read the other ones. Neet something more satisfying.

The "Inspector Alan Grant Mysteries - Complete Series" by Josephine Tey encompasses a masterful blend of mystery and psychological intrigue, …
Nice story. I don’t like the arrogant attitude of Frey. But that’s probably because the social standards are so outlandish for me. I guess, the description is accurate but geesh what a pain at times.
Otherwise a lovely read with a very quick end.

The dead virtuoso's maid swears she heard three musicians playing in the night. But with only one body in the …

The dead virtuoso's maid swears she heard three musicians playing in the night. But with only one body in the …

In the wake of his parents’ tragic deaths in a house fire, fourteen-year-old Richard Elauved has been sent to live …

In the wake of his parents’ tragic deaths in a house fire, fourteen-year-old Richard Elauved has been sent to live …