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BookWyrm is a bit troubling for adding a previously-read book. I did not now just finish reading A Boggart's Journey.
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Stuart J. Whitmore finished reading A Boggart's Journey by Amy Hopkins
A Boggart's Journey by Amy Hopkins
A boggart, a hobgoblin, and a very bad debt. What could go wrong? Gibble is a good boggart, and a …
Stuart J. Whitmore commented on Archangel Down by C. Gockel
It didn't take me long to realize this is a book I will probably enjoy, just judging from the writer's style. In chapter 2 now, still agree with that original assessment.
Stuart J. Whitmore started reading Archangel Down by C. Gockel
Stuart J. Whitmore wants to read Death's Disciple by Emma L. Adams
Seven years ago, Captain Yala Palathar was a hero. She and her squad of close-knit …
I have the paperback now, I just need to make some time for reading.
Solid military fantasy
4 stars
I really enjoyed this, and I'd recommend it to any fantasy reader who plays D&D and has a military background. It's been quite some time since a book really captivated me and kept me reading even "past my bedtime," as it were. This one did, and I expect I'll eventually set aside time to read the rest of this series. Not a small cast of characters nor a trivially built world, and I think I'd have done better at keeping track of things when I was younger or at least had fewer distractions and demands on my time.
Nestled in the heart of the Salish Sea lie the picturesque San Juan Islands, an …
Packed with fascinating information
4 stars
This book is fascinating, and not just for those who live or vacation in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. The focus is that area, of course, but the geology of this small area is built from many sources far and wide. Therefore, out of necessity, the book must cover global geology as it allowed these parts to accumulate into this area.
This book straddles two different and not entirely compatible audiences. On one hand, it tries to provide comprehensive and detailed coverage of what is known (and what is not yet understood) about the highly complex geology of the San Juan Islands; on the other hand, it tries to present this interesting information in a way that is accessible to casual readers. I think it manages to do both fairly well, although the density of information will serve those with a solid background in geology more than casual …
This book is fascinating, and not just for those who live or vacation in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. The focus is that area, of course, but the geology of this small area is built from many sources far and wide. Therefore, out of necessity, the book must cover global geology as it allowed these parts to accumulate into this area.
This book straddles two different and not entirely compatible audiences. On one hand, it tries to provide comprehensive and detailed coverage of what is known (and what is not yet understood) about the highly complex geology of the San Juan Islands; on the other hand, it tries to present this interesting information in a way that is accessible to casual readers. I think it manages to do both fairly well, although the density of information will serve those with a solid background in geology more than casual readers.
There are abundant photos, maps, and other graphics in the book that are very helpful for understanding the text. At times the need to flip back and forth among pages to find a referenced image was a little frustrating, but I don't think this could be avoided in a print book like this. I could see this information being presented digitally in a way that would streamline the reader experience of referring to supplemental material.
Overall, I'd like to read this book again, to glean information from it that I probably missed on my first reading. Yet I will probably pass it along for my kids to share, because they (like I) spent childhood summers playing on Orcas Island with no idea what was under our feet.
Stuart J. Whitmore finished reading Geology of the San Juan Islands by Ned Brown
Geology of the San Juan Islands by Ned Brown
Nestled in the heart of the Salish Sea lie the picturesque San Juan Islands, an archipelago molded by eons of …
Stuart J. Whitmore started reading Geology of the San Juan Islands by Ned Brown
Geology of the San Juan Islands by Ned Brown
Nestled in the heart of the Salish Sea lie the picturesque San Juan Islands, an archipelago molded by eons of …
Stuart J. Whitmore wants to read Underland by Robert Macfarlane
Underland by Robert Macfarlane
In Underland, Robert Macfarlane delivers an epic exploration of the Earth’s underworlds as they exist in myth, literature, memory, and …
Stuart J. Whitmore reviewed Take Off Your Pants! by Libbie Hawker
Useful writing framework
4 stars
This book provides a useful framework for those who want to structure their stories before plunging in to the writing part. Even for "pantsers" like myself, reading books like this and other framework-providing references can help informally develop a concept before or while writing the first draft.
Stuart J. Whitmore reviewed Dreamlander by K. M. Weiland
Review of 'Dreamlander' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This was my first book to read from this author, and I enjoyed it and will look for more. Some aspects of the story distracted me from the overall tale, whether from not meeting my expectations or otherwise, but overall I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dreamlander to others. There is a lot that can be said positively about it -- interesting fantasy story premise, strong characterization, believable motivations, logical plot progression, satisfying ending, etc. I don't have much time to read these days but this novel was well worth the time I spent reading it.
