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Consuming "The Suspicions of Mr Whicher or the Murder at Road Hill House"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:12:01 GMT

The Suspicions of Mr Whicher or the Murder at Road Hill House

by Kate Summerscale

Consumed "Pyramids"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:11:28 GMT

Pyramids

by Terry Pratchett

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Consumed "Moving Pictures"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:40:35 GMT

Moving Pictures

by Terry Pratchett

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Consumed "Love in the Time of Cholera (MTI) (Vintage International)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:10:48 GMT

Love in the Time of Cholera (MTI) (Vintage International)

by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

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Consumed "The Brass Verdict"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:09:37 GMT

The Brass Verdict

by Michael Connelly

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Consumed "Infernal Devices (The Hungry City Chronicles)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:08:42 GMT

Infernal Devices (The Hungry City Chronicles)

by Philip Reeve

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Consumed "Mort"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:58:10 GMT

Mort

by Terry Pratchett

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Consumed "Cathedral of the Sea"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:44:01 GMT

Cathedral of the Sea

by Ildefonso Falcones

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Consumed "Fever Crumb (Mortal Engines Quartet Prequel)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:41:12 GMT

Fever Crumb (Mortal Engines Quartet Prequel)

by Philip Reeve

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Consumed "A Darkling Plain (The Hungry City Chronicles)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:39:25 GMT

A Darkling Plain (The Hungry City Chronicles)

by Philip Reeve

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Consumed "Predator's Gold (The Hungry City Chronicles)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:52:40 GMT

Predator's Gold (The Hungry City Chronicles)

by Philip Reeve

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Amazing book! (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:29:51 GMT

Mortal Engines

by Philip Reeve

My company publishes this book and I felt almost obligated to read it; however, I am really glad I did. It is wonderful! The characters are very human and the plot so well conceived.

It takes place way in the future and most cities are on tractor treads and hunting each other. After centuries, the prey is getting harder and harder to find. London digs up some old technology, some engergy beam, and decides to blast its way into a defended area of cities still on land.

Two young couples join up to stop the killing…

I will say no more. Go read it.

Consumed "Mortal Engines"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:29:51 GMT

Mortal Engines

by Philip Reeve

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Consumed "Crown of Shadows (The Coldfire Trilogy, Book 3)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:53:21 GMT

Crown of Shadows (The Coldfire Trilogy, Book 3)

by C. S. Friedman

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A question I have about "When True Night Falls (The Coldfire Trilogy #2) (The Coldfire Trilogy)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:12:13 GMT

When True Night Falls (The Coldfire Trilogy #2) (The Coldfire Trilogy)

by C. S. Friedman

Really good; however, I would say the end was a bit disappointing. I don’t want to give away the story, but…

- so if you plan to read this stop -

why did Hesseth have to die the way she did? didn’t help the plot, seemed really disappointing to lose her in such a meaningless way.
what was the Undying Prince trying to do? it was completely not explained?
why wasn’t Calesta in the final scenes? seems unlikely
why would the Hunter showing the Mercia ruler the divining break his pack with hell, really?
why did the pilot from the Golden Glory have to die? really?

I could go on.

That said, I will read book three!

Consumed "When True Night Falls (The Coldfire Trilogy #2) (The Coldfire Trilogy)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 22:12:13 GMT

When True Night Falls (The Coldfire Trilogy #2) (The Coldfire Trilogy)

by C. S. Friedman

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Excellent. (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:13:09 GMT

Black Sun Rising (Coldfire Trilogy)

by Celia Friedman

Normally I don’t like or read any fantasy, but Robin and Tim gave me this for Christmas with a strong recommendation. And I have to say, I really enjoyed it.

There were many things that don’t really make complete logical sense, like, why is Gerald going to the Rakhlands at all? But it is believable and moral and human. I am definitely reading the next two books in the trilogy.

Consumed "Black Sun Rising (Coldfire Trilogy)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:13:09 GMT

Black Sun Rising (Coldfire Trilogy)

by Celia Friedman

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Consumed "Last Tango in Aberystwyth"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:01:33 GMT

Last Tango in Aberystwyth

by Malcolm Pryce

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A review of "The Irresistible Inheritance Of Wilberforce: A Novel in Four Vintages"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:19:40 GMT

The Irresistible Inheritance Of Wilberforce: A Novel in Four Vintages

by Paul Torday

The book was well written, the characters were really strong, I tried to enjoy it; however, I don’t think it was 100% able. The problem was I hated Wilberforce. He was so empty, so horrible. He never took, or had to take responsibility for himself—and I don’t like that in people real or imaginary.

Why I recommend "The Master and Margarita (Oneworld Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (pmahnke) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:30:12 GMT

The Master and Margarita (Oneworld Classics)

by Mikhail Bulgakov

Without question, this is one of the best novels of the 20th century. The devil and his crew come to Moscow for their annual ball and play with the citizens of the town ~~- all deserving of their rewards -~~ rewarding some, punishing others.

Its funny, timeless, political, questions the nature of good and evil all at once. If you can, read this book!