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Review: “Pig Iron” By Jim X Dodge (Earth Island Books) #jimxdodge #earthislandbooks #crime #crimefiction #sciencefiction #dystopian #book #book #literature #review

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This book allude to the fact that the cosmos is in a constant battle for supremacy by elements (beings) that inhabit the terrestrial plains and that these beings uses humans as guinea pigs for their experiments. These metaphysical experimentations on man gives humans the feeling of some sort of powers or abilities as evident in Sinclair. I like the plot of this story and the characterizations. It gives a philosophical dimension to the interaction between the metaphysical and the material world. A great review.

What Time the Sexton's Spade Doth Rust (11th Book in the Flavia de Luce Series) Author: Alan Bradley  Publisher: Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine / Bantam  Publication Date: September 03, 2024  Rating: 5 Stars   Flavia is back! After "The Golden Tresses of the Dead," I thought we had seen the last of her. It's always hard to say goodbye to a beloved character, so this unexpected return is a delightful surprise. Flavia remains the central character, but her cousin Undine is increasingly becoming a significant part of the story. Undine, like Flavia, is a delightful character. Flavia sees them as complete opposites, while Undine aspires to be just like her cousin. In truth, both have a knack for getting into trouble, though their personalities differ.   This time, the beloved Mrs. Mullett is in trouble, accused of killing a former hangman. Flavia, along with her familiar friends and her young cousin Undine, sets out to prove Mrs. Mullett's innocence. Themes of innocence and duty, and what they entail, play a significant role in this book.   Though still a young lady, Flavia shows more maturity in this installment. This doesn't mean she is prim and proper, but she has gained wisdom beyond her years. For me, the most significant change is Flavia's realization of her mortality. Meanwhile, Undine's innocence and lack of understanding of life's finitude remind me of the younger Flavia. This newfound awareness influences Flavia's reactions, adding depth and realism to her character development.   The mystery itself is as compelling as ever. In some mystery novels, the solutions can feel either too convoluted or too predictable. Not so with this series. Clues are laid out methodically, building upon each other in a satisfying way.   I also appreciated how the author revisited old story threads, continuing them seamlessly. It's refreshing not to be left with loose ends.   I highly recommend this book! It's a mystery without gore or explicit violence, features excellent character development, and boasts a well-thought-out, well-written plot. Five stars from this reader.   Additionally, this book doesn't feel like the end of the series. I anticipate more fun and adventure ahead.   Thanks to NetGalley and Bantam Books for an ARC of this book. #NetGalley #WhatTimeTheSextonsSpadeDothRust    

12 of the best books of 2024 so far https://lnkd.in/exienY9y .

This is an older project of mine from 2022, but I've recently decided to reorganise everything that I created back then. So here we are with the next character named Azazello 🎃 The project is based on a book called 'The Master and Margarita' which is considered one of the best novels of the 20th century ✨ You can view it here for a better resolution -> https://lnkd.in/dUz98fnj #characterdesign #visdev #conceptart #bookillustration #gamedev

Here are 15 of the best novels to come out in paperback over the past three months, as selected by the CrimeReads editors. https://lnkd.in/eS6Dng6G

Happy New Year. Is 2025 the year that you are going to get your affairs in order? If so, you may be interested in this list of five books on inheritance planning (published by Five Books). We're of course delighted that Stuart's book, Who Will Get My Money When I Die? is on the list but more importantly, these books provide valuable insights into how and why you should organise your affairs sooner rather than later: #RitchiePhillips #taxaccountant ##inheritanceplanning

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Harlequin and Columbine is a notable novel by Newton Booth. This short novel is about the production of a play. The main character is Stewart Camby, who is writing his masterpiece during the whole book. https://lnkd.in/eZGs4T7t #ReadMore #InstantAccess #ebooklovers #bookstagram