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Char

charvor@books.theunseen.city

Joined 11 months ago

I'm a 40something year old reader who likes mostly fantasy fiction, but can wander off into other fields on occasion. I've been a bookworm my whole life, and I tell my kids and anyone else who'll listen that 1, reading is never a waste of time, no matter what you're reading, [this in response to those who tell me I should only read nonfiction], and 2, if you're a reader you're never bored. Book limbo, however, is often a thing for me. I'd got a tun of stuff to read, but don't feel like reading any of it.

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Char's books

Saving Time (Hardcover, 2022, Headline) 5 stars

Life is good for Team Weird, now heroes and fully fledged Time Police officers. Luke …

Review of 'Saving Time' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Given how much I like the ST. Mary's series, it's surprising how long it took me to read this book. Now, however, I've devoured it in as close to one sitting as I get these days, and loved it! Starting the next one in the series right away. Highly recommended.

Empire of Silence (2017, Orion Publishing Group, Limited) 4 stars

It was not his war. On the wrong planet, at the right time, for the …

Review of 'Empire of Silence' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Loved this book, and am continuing the series. However, I think the narrator frequently is getting himself into his own trouble, and then complaining about the consequences. :) May be part of his character arc, however, because older Hadrian is frequently commenting on his behavior as a young man with some criticism.

Seveneves (Paperback, 2016, The Borough Press) 4 stars

When a catastrophic event renders the earth a ticking time bomb, it triggers a feverish …

Review of 'Seveneves' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Loved this, for the most part, even the scientific explanations which I can see some finding boring. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 rather than a 5 is uneven pacing. It was a page turner at times, but tended to lag in others. I understand this, because it required a lot of world building etc, but I think it could have been done more evenly.

Dune (Hardcover, 2019, Ace) 4 stars

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, …

Review of 'Dune' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

An amazing opening to a fascinating series. I've set out to reread the books I've read, the first 3 or so, and read as many of the rest as I can. I love this, particularly the audio version which is read by several, giving it depth and life.