joachim a commencé She Who Became the Sun
To possess the Mandate of Heaven, the female monk Zhu will do anything
Mulan meets …
This book I wanted to read for some time, and it'll be a welcome change from what I'm reading right now
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joachim a commencé la lecture de Ruin par John Gwynne (The Faithful and the Fallen, #3)
The Banished Lands are engulfed in war and chaos. The cunning Queen Rhin has conquered …
This kind of fantasy is really good when ill.
joachim a publié une critique de Red Seas Under Red Skies par Scott Lynch (Gentleman Bastard, #2)
After a brutal battle with the underworld that nearly destroyed him, Locke Lamora and his …
Good adventure novel, clever and entertaining
4 étoiles
joachim a publié une critique de Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell par Susanna Clarke
Published in 2004, it is an alternative history set in 19th-century England around the time …
Very good, but a bit long
4 étoiles
joachim a commenté Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell par Susanna Clarke
Published in 2004, it is an alternative history set in 19th-century England around the time …
Kinda long & slow, but good, very inventive, and the best part is in the footnotes.
joachim a publié une critique de Gnomon par Nick Harkaway
Gnomon is a 2017 science fiction novel by British author Nick Harkaway. The book deals …
Demanding, but rewarding!
5 étoiles
It took me quite some time to read this book, but I really liked it. I wasn't expecting the final revelation, and I'll have to read it a couple of times more in order to link all the references and ideas expressed in the different narratives of the book.
The whole reflexion on surveillance society is also very interesting and timely.
joachim a commenté Gnomon par Nick Harkaway
Gnomon is a 2017 science fiction novel by British author Nick Harkaway. The book deals …
Very demanding, intricate and thought-provoking.
joachim a publié une critique de The Exiled Fleet par J.S. Dewes (The Divide, #2)
J. S. Dewes continues her fast paced, science fiction action adventure with The Exiled Fleet, …
Still a good page turner, better than the first installment.
3 étoiles
joachim a publié une critique de The Grace of Kings par Ken Liu (The Dandelion Dynasty, #1)
Wily, charming Kuni Garu, a bandit, and stern, fearless Mata Zyndu, the son of a …
Interesting
4 étoiles
joachim a publié une critique de The Lies of Locke Lamora par Scott Lynch (Gentleman Bastard, #1)
An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young …
Highly entertaining!
5 étoiles
These days, very few books keep me up until 2 at night. This one did it for me.
In a fantasy city inspired by Venice in the Renaissance, Locke Lamora is a thief. Not any common thief though, he's been brought up to be the BEST thief, along with his crew. He made me think of Arsène Lupin or Fantômas (minus the sadistic approach—which is taken by Lamora's enemies).
The action is fast-paced, the world is well made, but I regret that almost all major characters are men.
joachim a commencé la lecture de The Lies of Locke Lamora par Scott Lynch (Gentleman Bastard, #1)
An orphan’s life is harsh—and often short—in the mysterious island city of Camorr. But young …
A very entertaining book!
joachim a terminé la lecture de The library at Mount Char par Scott Hawkins
After she and a dozen other children found them being raised by "Father," a cruel …
I'm pondering between "very good" and "excellent"
joachim a commenté The library at Mount Char par Scott Hawkins
After she and a dozen other children found them being raised by "Father," a cruel …
Kinda creepy, but good
joachim a publié une critique de Malice par John Gwynne (The Faithful and the Fallen, #1)
A black sun is rising …
Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors under …
Solid, classic fantasy
4 étoiles
joachim a noté The Bone Shard Daughter : 3 étoiles
The Bone Shard Daughter de Andrea Stewart (The Drowning Empire, #1)
The emperor's reign has lasted for decades, his mastery of bone shard magic powering the animal-like constructs that maintain law …