I'm not sure why I've never read this before, and now I'm sad I hadn't read it sooner. Hands down, the best spy novel I've ever read. I totally understand why this is a classic.
Funny thing is, I had sort of figured out the final plot twist, but then became convinced I was wrong. I was still surprised in the end.
Had started this last week, but had a gap because of Irma.
(Audible audiobook)
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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a 1963 Cold War spy novel …
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5 stars
I'm not sure why I've never read this before, and now I'm sad I hadn't read it sooner. Hands down, the best spy novel I've ever read. I totally understand why this is a classic.
Funny thing is, I had sort of figured out the final plot twist, but then became convinced I was wrong. I was still surprised in the end.
Had started this last week, but had a gap because of Irma.
(Audible audiobook)
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Evicted by Matthew Desmond
WINNER OF THE 2017 PULITZER PRIZE GENERAL NON-FICTION
From Harvard sociologist and MacArthur “Genius” …
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5 stars
Eye-opening. The book follows several families, using their lives to show the realities of poverty.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi (The Interdependency, #1)
The first novel of a new space-opera sequence set in an all-new universe by the …
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5 stars
Great plot, and the characters are well thought out. They are more than interesting enough to keep me engaged.
I listened to the Audiobook, and Wil Wheaton did an outstanding job.
Bryan L. Fordham rated Raised?: 3 stars
American Gods (2001) is a fantasy novel by British author Neil Gaiman. The novel is …
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5 stars
Really enjoyed this. I've been meaning to read it for quite a while, and it did not disappoint. Interesting premise, and of course Gaiman's writing is a joy. Some lines made me laugh out loud, which is rare for a book. For example: “The house smelled musty and damp, and a little sweet, as if it were haunted by the ghosts of long-dead cookies.”
I listened to the full-cast audiobook, which is read from the "author's preferred text." Highly recommend.
Really enjoyed this. I've been meaning to read it for quite a while, and it did not disappoint. Interesting premise, and of course Gaiman's writing is a joy. Some lines made me laugh out loud, which is rare for a book. For example: “The house smelled musty and damp, and a little sweet, as if it were haunted by the ghosts of long-dead cookies.”
I listened to the full-cast audiobook, which is read from the "author's preferred text." Highly recommend.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Redshirts by John Scalzi
Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship …
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5 stars
Holy cow this was a great book. I laughed out loud several times, and the entire thing kept me entertained.
I listened to the audiobook read by Wil Wheaton. Highly recommend you get it.
"The legendary novel of extraterrestrial war in an uncaring universe comes to comics, in a …
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5 stars
Great book. Listened to the audiobook, which was very well done.
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4 stars
Great information, much to think about.
However, skimming certain chapters would be a quicker way through, and you'd get just as much out of it.
Great information, much to think about.
However, skimming certain chapters would be a quicker way through, and you'd get just as much out of it.
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5 stars
Amazing. Beautiful writing, extremely difficult to read, but well worth the time.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Hawkeye Volume 1 by Matt Fraction
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5 stars
A lot of fun. Didn't know much about Hawkeye, but love the character in the movies. Read some reviews of this series and decided to check it out. Glad I did.
A lot of fun. Didn't know much about Hawkeye, but love the character in the movies. Read some reviews of this series and decided to check it out. Glad I did.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed The Martian by Andy Weir (The Martian, #1)
A mission to Mars.
A freak accident.
One man's struggle to survive.
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Great read. Jumped right in and never really slowed down. Love the format, as well as how much info you actually don't get, such as about his life before he went to Mars. Ready for the movie.
Great read. Jumped right in and never really slowed down. Love the format, as well as how much info you actually don't get, such as about his life before he went to Mars. Ready for the movie.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Badass by Kathy Sierra
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3 stars
Some good information in here. Unfortunately the format, which starts off as clever and easy to read, eventually becomes too light and distracting. This makes it too easy to just skim past things.
Others have loved the format, so obviously this is a matter of opinion. And some of the information is worth the effort. But I'm not sure I would again buy a book that is mostly clip art.
Some good information in here. Unfortunately the format, which starts off as clever and easy to read, eventually becomes too light and distracting. This makes it too easy to just skim past things.
Others have loved the format, so obviously this is a matter of opinion. And some of the information is worth the effort. But I'm not sure I would again buy a book that is mostly clip art.