Interested in historical-based fiction, mythology, SciFi, thriller and sometimes fantasy
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What would you give to win the world?
Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory – …
An absorbing historical fantasy, She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan reimagines the rise to power of the Ming …
An absorbing historical fantasy, She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan reimagines the rise …
A wonderful book. My first book diving into the Asian world of history, fiction and legends.
Thrilling and extraordinary characters.
The author weaves a story which keeps you in its grip.
Can’t wait to start the sequel „He who drowned the world“.
Heinrich Heines Reportage über die Cholera aus dem Jahr 1832 ist einer der eindrücklichsten Texte, die jemals über eine Pandemie …
Heinrich Heines Reportage über die Cholera aus dem Jahr 1832 ist einer der eindrücklichsten Texte, …
Zuerst muss ich sagen, dass ich es ganz toll fand, etwas in Altdeutsch zu lesen.
Bei manchem musste ich spöttisch lachen, bei anderem war ich geschockt, wie Heinrich Heine bereits vor mehr als 190 Jahren Worte finden konnte, die so perfekt auf unsere heutige Zeit, mit all ihren Schwurblern, Querdenkern und auch Regierungen oder Parteien passen.
Sehr empfehlenswertes Zeitdokument.
Heinrich Heines Reportage über die Cholera aus dem Jahr 1832 ist einer der eindrücklichsten Texte, …
Sonntags-Exkurs
An absorbing historical fantasy, She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan reimagines the rise to power of the Ming …
Thicker Than Water is a compelling murder mystery set in northern Scotland.
Callum Anderson and …
Not sure what to say. It was too perfect. Only at one point the story got a bit thrilling. Everything else fit simply too perfect. It’s an easy read, though.
People have been a tad too kind, too supportive, too boring. There was never a moment when I couldn’t put away the book at any given time.
A bit disturbing was the name dropping of some brands. Too often for my taste. At one point I was wondering if the author gets a commission for it.
The end of the book left me a bit puzzled. What? It felt like the author lost motivation and wanted to book to end rather quickly. It was a bit disappointing.
The end did come as a surprise but not in a good way. Maybe I kinda expected sth. different. When reading the title I thought the culprit might be - in some way …
Not sure what to say. It was too perfect. Only at one point the story got a bit thrilling. Everything else fit simply too perfect. It’s an easy read, though.
People have been a tad too kind, too supportive, too boring. There was never a moment when I couldn’t put away the book at any given time.
A bit disturbing was the name dropping of some brands. Too often for my taste. At one point I was wondering if the author gets a commission for it.
The end of the book left me a bit puzzled. What? It felt like the author lost motivation and wanted to book to end rather quickly. It was a bit disappointing.
The end did come as a surprise but not in a good way. Maybe I kinda expected sth. different. When reading the title I thought the culprit might be - in some way - related to the persons alive.
However, 4 Stars because I loved that the story takes place in the year 2024. The description of the places and people .. I truly loved it .. most likely because I’ve been there to travel the routes and found some more travel destinations for my next trip to Scotland.
Thicker Than Water is a compelling murder mystery set in northern Scotland.
Callum Anderson and Jenny Mackay are spending Hogmanay …
Thicker Than Water is a compelling murder mystery set in northern Scotland.
Callum Anderson and Jenny Mackay are spending Hogmanay …
In the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each spring brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a gift to the vengeful Poseidon. …
In the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each spring brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a …
Wonderfully written (love) story about Ithaca’s curse. Loved it.
In the cursed kingdom of Ithaca, each spring brings the hanging of twelve maidens, a gift to the vengeful Poseidon. …
From Willow Smith and Jess Hendel comes a powerful and groundbreaking historical saga about an African warrior in the world …
From Willow Smith and Jess Hendel comes a powerful and groundbreaking historical saga about an African warrior in the world …
