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reviewed A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske (The Last Binding, #1)

Freya Marske: A Marvellous Light (Hardcover, 2021, Tor Books)

Set in an alternative Edwardian England, this is a comedy of manners, manor houses, and …

Stick It Out

I started this mess of a book, hated it, despised it, wanted to delete it asap. Even past 60% I regretted it. But, once I start I can’t stop, and the last 30% was wonderful. So, not going to read it again, and not really super happy with it, but it was good, at least the last 30%.

Mel Brooks: All About Me! (Hardcover, 2021, Ballentine Books)

An autobiography of the American comedian Mel Brooks’ life and work.

All About Me! - What a wonderful memoir

This book was lovely. After reading a lot of duds this was so refreshing. I heartily recommend this, if ever you’ve been touched by Mel’s productions, you’ll love this book! :)

Carl Jung: Man and His Symbols (1968, Laurel)

Since our inception, humanity has looked to dreams for guidance. But what are they? How …

Review of 'Man and his symbols' on 'Goodreads'

If you consider this book for when it was written, that cultural and social space was much different than it is today, it’s certainly a fine book. Read with a contemporary eye and This is a sexist, elitist, and profoundly bigoted word salad. There’s structural misogyny and then there is this regrettable book. I don’t want to burn it, but maybe forget it in a library.

reviewed Rune magic by Donald Tyson (Llewellyn's practical magick series)

Donald Tyson: Rune magic (1988, Llewellyn Publications)

Review of 'Rune magic' on 'Goodreads'

So much Golden Dawn. So many rules. Rather competent at the start but preachy and injured as it goes on. There’s one passage which is hilariously anti-marriage and pretty much screams 1989. After a while my Interest flagged and then I decided I have had enough of it. Time to put it back in the library.