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Tim H. (TimmmmH) - Reviews

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Across the Face of the World (Fire of Heaven, Bk 1)
Across the Face of the World (Fire of Heaven, Bk 1)
Author: Russell Kirkpatrick
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 46
Review Date: 2/14/2009
Helpful Score: 4


I only made it half way through this book and have now reposted it. In short, the title is accurate. The author is a professor of Geography in New Zealand, and the story follows a long journey of a small group of adventurers "Across the Face of the World." While the long journey is a tried and true literary vehicle, this one was unexciting. The characters saw lots of natural sights, and the plot developed a bit, but overall I didn't much care about the characters or the story. It was too much about the face of the world and too little about telling a good story.


Beyond the Pale (Last Rune, Bk 1)
Beyond the Pale (Last Rune, Bk 1)
Author: Mark Anthony
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 30
Review Date: 2/4/2007
Helpful Score: 1


A good entertaining fantasy book with a slightly-different-than-usual style. (though the later books in the series are not too different, and do get old, I stopped reading at #3)


Carpe Jugulum (Discworld, Bk 23)
Carpe Jugulum (Discworld, Bk 23)
Author: Terry Pratchett
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/25/2007


I usually like Terry Pratchett, but this one was just OK.


The Dark Remains (The Last Rune, Book 3)
The Dark Remains (The Last Rune, Book 3)
Author: Mark Anthony
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/4/2007


Although I enjoyed the first book in this series, they seem to have gone slowly downhill. I did finish this one (#3) but I don't think I'll get any more.


Dead Beat (Dresden Files, Bk 7)
Dead Beat (Dresden Files, Bk 7)
Author: Jim Butcher
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/25/2007
Helpful Score: 1


A great addition to a good series.


The Decoy Princess (Princess, Bk 1)
The Decoy Princess (Princess, Bk 1)
Author: Dawn Cook
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 99
Review Date: 2/4/2007
Helpful Score: 3


Surprisingly fun. I'm always wary of books that tout reviews from the "Romantic Times" but I hoped it was more of an adventure story, and indeed it was entirely an adventure story just with the usual roles reversed - a female lead, and a male love interest.


The Dragon Quartet (Dragon Quartet)
The Dragon Quartet (Dragon Quartet)
Author: Marjorie B. Kellogg
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/15/2007


Combo book containing the first two books in the quartet. While the first book is good reading, the second is so-so. I don't plan to read the rest in the series.


The Gates of Dawn (The Chronicles of Blood and Stone, Vol, 2)
The Gates of Dawn (The Chronicles of Blood and Stone, Vol, 2)
Author: Robert Newcomb
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/20/2007
Helpful Score: 1


Terrible. A mediocre story full of long explanations of a complicated and nonsensical magic system. Unfortunately, this magic system, and the problems associated with certain evil magikers, forms the basis for the whole story.


The Gates of Night (Dreaming Dark, Bk 3)
The Gates of Night (Dreaming Dark, Bk 3)
Author: Keith Baker
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 2/4/2007
Helpful Score: 1


Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this series. The first book was the best, but it was worthwhile reading the other two to see how the story ended up.


Ill Wind (Weather Warden, Bk 1)
Ill Wind (Weather Warden, Bk 1)
Author: Rachel Caine
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/25/2007
Helpful Score: 1


Just doesn't hold together. It's thrilling yes, as the pretty young woman is chased by terrible powers, but there are no likable characters, and the story doesn't hold together.


The Keep of Fire (The Last Rune, Book 2)
The Keep of Fire (The Last Rune, Book 2)
Author: Mark Anthony
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/4/2007
Helpful Score: 1


A good, entertaining book. Not so original after #1, but still worth reading.


Lost and Found (Taken Trilogy, Bk. 1)
Lost and Found (Taken Trilogy, Bk. 1)
Author: Alan Dean Foster
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/4/2007
Helpful Score: 2


If you're new to sci-fi and fantasy, you'll like this book. But if you've read a lot (like me) this will seem like the same-old same-old that you've seen done better before. Once upon a time I loved Alan Dean Foster, but I haven't enjoyed any of his recent books. I wonder if it's him changing or me changing? Perhaps I should go back and reread the Spellsinger series...


Mall Purchase Night
Mall Purchase Night
Author: Rick Cook
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 2/25/2007


Entertaining. Pretty original and pretty silly.


Searching for Dragons (Enchanted Forest, Bk 2)
Searching for Dragons (Enchanted Forest, Bk 2)
Author: Patricia C. Wrede
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 103
Review Date: 2/25/2007


Simple, but fun and good hearted


The Ships of Air (Fall of Ile-Rien, Bk 2)
The Ships of Air (Fall of Ile-Rien, Bk 2)
Author: Martha Wells
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 2/15/2007


A good follup to the first book (The wizard hunters)


Tooth and Nail
Tooth and Nail
Author: Jennifer Safrey
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 0.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/30/2012
Helpful Score: 1


Starts out well, but quickly becomes shallow, with lots of plot holes. Perhaps good as a popcorn book for fans of the genre, but not for me.


The Wizard Hunters (The Fall of Ile-Rien, Bk 1)
The Wizard Hunters (The Fall of Ile-Rien, Bk 1)
Author: Martha Wells
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/15/2007


A nice surprise. A new, original, detailed world and an enjoyable engaging story.


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