Humor & Satire

Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus

Review:In my first clear memories of politics and world events, the Wall come down and we had to get used to live in the shadow of dieing Communist Empire, predicament that defined our lives and the world we lived in. Purported as so called End of The History, PAX AMERICANA lasted shorter then the war that produced it.

Now when the Project for the New American Century turned out to be the Project for the Last American century we live in the world best describe by the two books, American Psycho b... Read more

Making Money (Discworld)
Making Money (Discworld)

Review:Another fine Pratchett story. My only disappointment is that he could have done a bit more with it. The ending did feel a little rushed.
I hope they make a TV movie out of it...Mr Fusspot will be amusing. Read more

Ghosts of Manhattan: A Novel
Ghosts of Manhattan: A Novel

Review:Very well written with a thorough, yet entertaining, account of what went wrong on Wall Street. The story of the main character also gave insight into the lifestyle of traders and how seductive it was to get caught up in that web. Read more

The Housekeeper and the Professor
The Housekeeper and the Professor

Review:This is a very compelling, unusual story and a believable account of how human relationships can successfully develop, even under adverse circumstances. Also, the book makes math seem interesting, even to a person like me, who has no special interest in math. Read more

At Night She Cries, While He Rides His Steed
At Night She Cries, While He Rides His Steed

Review:I read ANSCWHRHS already. I listened to the audio book of ANSCWHRHS on repeat while I was on my sea kayak sabbatical from Punta Gorda, New Mexico to Papua New Guinea. In hurricane season. So why did I just buy two more copies?

Does anyone ever say, "you only need one copy of The Bible?"

Does anyone ever say, "no, just one Dorito for me?"

Does anyone ever stop with just one Asian call girl?

No. No they don't.

This book made me more attractive. It added 50 lbs ... Read more

Book 4 - The Fangs of Freelance - the Vampire Accountant Series
Book 4 - The Fangs of Freelance - the Vampire Accountant Series

Review:Having now devoured the fourth book in the series I’m almost surprised that I’m saddened and anxious for the next to come out.

I normally don’t give a hoot about the entire vampire genre. Overused, tired and cliche-ridden, I generally avoid them like the plague. Sadly, this goes for much of the urban fantasy genre as well, to the point of having pretty much given up after series after series of “deadly eight words” reads (I.e. “I don’t care what happens to these people”).

Along com... Read more

Split the Party: Spells, Swords, Stealth Series #2
Split the Party: Spells, Swords, Stealth Series #2

Review:Split the Party is pretty entertaining, though it took a bit to get into it. Which is a matter of pacing, I think. This book started our five heroes further from the plot than the first volume, and Mr. Hayes isn't good at the quiet before the storm.
The only other negative was minor proofreading errors, especially in the last third of the tale.

Overall, a fine addition to the series. Solid characters, mysteries, schemes, villains, sacrifice, and challenge fill the pages.

Enjoy i... Read more

Forging Hephaestus: Villains' Code Series, Book 1
Forging Hephaestus: Villains' Code Series, Book 1

Review:Thought it would connect to Super Powereds and Corpies, which were books I really enjoyed. I'm glad it didn't. Although it's weird how hard it is to become a hero in the other series and this one it takes a week to debut. Can't wait for book two and hurry up with the next super powereds Drew, I know these books are a couple thousand pages each, but hurry up. All you need to do is write a few hundred pages a day. Read more

The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson
The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson

Review:This is classic Twain. It is hilarious. If you want some entertaining reading, this is a great choice for a medium length introduction to Mark Twain. The "negro dialect" is easy to read once you get the hang of it. You do need to get past the use of the "n word" though as in many of the writings from that period. The almanac quotes keep you waiting for the next ones. Read more

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