Excellent world and creature creation in this post-apocalyptic sci-fi, but be warned it is a(nother) trilogy. Read more at my blog …
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lyndamk #cbr5 review #9: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
This ain’t your Showtime Thomas Cromwell. Mantel’s chronicle of Henry VIII’s chief minister is definitely worth the history lesson. Read more at my blog…
lyndamk #cbr5 review #7 & #8: In the Garden of the Beasts by Erik Larson and Sanctus by Simon Toyne
In which Hitler’s Germany somehow becomes incredibly dull and religious conspiracy is taken to new heights. Read more at my blog…
lyndamk #cbr5 review #5 & #6: Two Books on France in Vietnam
Indochina: An Ambiguous Colonization, 1858-1954 and Embers Of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America’s Vietnam examine the French colonization of Indochina and its Dirty War in Vietnam. While Indochina is less accessible, Embers of War is a engaging and readable book. History buffs should definitely check these out. Read more at my blog …
lyndamk #cbr5 review #4: Vietnam: Rising Dragon by Bill Hayton
Vietnam: Rising Dragon is not just for the Vietnam bound or Southeast Asian fans. Considering Vietnam is the 13th most populous country in the world. Considering President Obama has proclaimed a Pacific Pivot. And considering the rising dragon is nestled in the armpit of China, this is a country to watch. Read more at my blog …
lyndamk #cbr5 review #3: The Kingmaker’s Daughter (The Cousins’ War #4) by Philippa Gregory
In last year’s Cannonball Read I didn’t review books that I didn’t particularly like. I tend not to give up on books (except Twilight) because I obsessively like to finish things, but I couldn’t bring myself to write a few of those reviews. This year I am going to do a full Cannonball if it kills me, so here is my first negative review for CBR5. Anne was dull dull dull and Philippa seemed to phone this one in. Read more at my blog…
lyndamk #cbr5 review #2: The Sorceress by Michael Scott (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, #3)
First off, a warning. Even if you find The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel’s storyline frustrating or don’t like the writing, it is very easy to get sucked in to the series and keep reading. And there are six books. Approach with caution.
lyndamk #cbr5 review #1: Winter of the World by Ken Follett (Century Trilogy #2)
Follow the lives of American, British, Russian, and German families from the 1930s through World War II. Don’t let the length scare you. Read more at my blog.
Cannonball Read V 