so-so🙂
“I need you.“
pick24-28 Dec 25 (audiobook)
Soft pick. I have loved many of Ian McEwan‘s novels, even some of the less popular, but I did not love this. His ideas about the explosion of information, the dangers of AI being regulated and exploited by private interests, and the difficulties of finding truth amongst so much fake news and information dumping are very interesting. As are his environmental concerns. But I did not really engage with the characters or story
pickNot my typical read! I LOVED the animal perspective and the authors ability to capture their naive consciousness. S.T. made me laugh out loud multiple times. I genuinely enjoyed the character‘s whit and devotion to his family! Book would be a five star for me, but I thought the fundamental reason for the creation of “Hollows” really missed the mark. 4 out of 5!
bailedI was listening to this for the #ClassicLSFBC but I was only able to make it through the first third of the book and I couldn‘t go any further. Michael York is a fabulous narrator, so if you want to listen to this in audio format, find a copy of the 75th Anniversary edition. I look forward to the discussion at the end of the month.
pickI just reread this for the third time and it never gets old. It's an epic story of oppression, class divide, rebellion and more. The author has an incredible ability to create relationships you care deeply about. Darrow, the main character, is surrounded by people who make him the man he is. Mustang, Sevro, Ragnar, Victra, Cassius, Eo, Pax, the Howlers, the Jackal, each person shaped him & influenced him as he fought his war. I love it so much.
pickMy first read of 2026.
I liked this, but found it a little depressing knowing the games would still be going on when Hamitch was a grown man. Very hopeless. Well written hopelessness though.
