V. H. Shaw

The most unusual book

Revisado: 10-23-24

I confess that at first I found it odd. I was unsure. But the story, the characters, the world in which they live, the magic and sorcery which they practice, in a society where those practices are not forbidden but instead are encouraged, indeed. a major part of the fabric of their lives, was compelling. Now that I am done with the book, I'm hoping for a sequel. Though it does not end in a cliffhanger, the hint of more to come is present. Thank you, Chell, for showing me your copy and telling me the author is a friend of yours!

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One of the best books I've ever read!

Revisado: 09-20-24

I loved everything. I have now listened to it twice and will read the book as soon as I get it from the library. Extraordinary work.

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Rushdie's will to live

Revisado: 04-21-24

I experienced a gamut of emotions that none of the conflicting newsflashes at the time of the attack managed to illicit, aside from shock and horror.
Rushdie's honesty in the telling of his ordeal, the pain he endured during treatment , the love and support of his wife and family, even his imagined conversations with his assailant, had me sometimes weeping, sometimes raging. and yes, even sometimes laughing . I just finished listening, so still in the throes of the narrative; it is brilliant.

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JD KIRK HAS A SENSE OF HUMOUR!

Revisado: 02-02-23

This is not to say that a heinous crime is not committed, nor that the story lacks angst for the human condition, something Kirk never lets us forget. But this book affords us respite from the horror and sadness with the mad antics of some characters, and allows to laugh or chuckle. In retrospect, this being the 5th book I read in succession, Kirk serves up a gourmet dish each time, seasoning with all the flavors and textures: salty, sour, hot and spicy, sweet and bitter, crisp and crunchy, soft and smooth; all perfectly balanced.

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JD Kirk does it again

Revisado: 01-31-23

I'm addicted. can't stop listening to these thrillers. Each is different. on to the next!

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Waiting for Pa Salt

Revisado: 01-26-23

What can I say what can I do?! Tear the hsir out of my head? Screand and rage in frustration? Alas, nothing. Have to wait for Atlas; PA Salt for the rest of the tale.

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A real fairytale

Revisado: 01-03-23

A delightful, heartwarming. and poignant story featuring the most unlikely characters: a giant pacific octopus, a septuagenarian woman, and a shiftless young man. you won't be able to put it down.

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Only one thing missing

Revisado: 05-09-21

This was a marvelous experience. I loved every minute of it, but I am left a bit frustrated because there is no playlist! I would have liked to have the names of the pieces he plays in the interludes between periods of narration.

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Brilliant Book!

Revisado: 02-12-21

Started it last night and did not let myself fall asleep until the story ended. 5am? Spellbinding, horrifying, moving, riveting....Well crafted, suspenseful but not to the degree a thriller might be so, for me, perfectly balanced. A page-turner to the last.

I am off to search for more Kelli Estes works!

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very strange book

Revisado: 02-11-21

Not much I can say except that I did not like this book at all. Could not follow it or make sense of it and just was not willing to listen to it to the end. The narrator was not unpleasant to listen to, but he did not make it any easier to follow or understand the book.

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