J. P. Marr

Sex Magic

Revisado: 01-01-12

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I just finished listening to this audiobook. I enjoyed the plot and the story. The one thing I would change is the graphical sex between demons/humans/demi-gods.

What other book might you compare The Last Slayer to and why?

At times I was feeling this book along the lines of Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files or Ilona Andrews Magic Bites series.

What about Eve Bianco’s performance did you like?

I enjoyed the multiple voices and the mood she was able to create with her voice.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes. Not with my kids, but yes.

Any additional comments?

Magic is fueled by sex. I think this is a nice twist on things, but it was so graphic at times I found myself constantly stopping so my kids would not hear.

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Names do have power

Revisado: 10-21-11

Would you listen to The Name of the Wind again? Why?

While this novel does take a long time to listen to, I would definitely listen to this again. The story seems to be a simple one: a tavern keeper and his servant tend bar in a tiny town. As the plot unfolds and you realize Kvoth is hiding. The desire to understand why kept me glued to my ipod. I could not wait and immediately bought the second book when I finished the first. I plan on listening to all the books again in order when the third book comes out.

What other book might you compare The Name of the Wind to and why?

As I listened to Name of the Wind, I could not help but think of Jim Butcher's books. At times I saw Kvoth as Dresden or Tavi from the Codex Alera series. I enjoyed the flashbacks to fill in information. As the entire book is really Kvoth retelling his early life, the juxtaposition between what he is doing and his early life really moved the mystery along. I spent about five extra hours total sitting in my car listening to the book instead of going inside.

What about Nick Podehl’s performance did you like?

I enjoyed the performance.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

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Life in publicness

Revisado: 10-21-11

Jeff Jarvis is an advocate for publicness. In this work he does a great job of discussing the ideas of publicness and privateness. Jarvis has convinced me to be more public in my classroom.

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