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The Way of Kings: The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson

I don’t often pick up books on import but the publication date of The Way of Kings between the US version and good old Blighty in this instance was more than a little ridiculous, so I bit the bullet and … Continue reading

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Towers of Midnight, Near Avendesora and Court of the Sun analysis , Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson.

Warning: this post contains severe spoilers that may ruin the book for you if you haven’t read it first. There is very little of Aviendha  in Towers of Midnight, a scant three chapters in fact. However the second & third … Continue reading

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Towers of Midnight, Book 13 of the Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and brandon Sanderson

Towers of Midnight finally hit the shelves yesterday. Rather than a speed read, I’m savouring it, especially since early indications are the final volume is going to miss November 2011 and will be available spring 2012 instead. I’m only 150 … Continue reading

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The Evolutionary Void by Peter F Hamilton

I picked up The Evolutionary Void by Peter F Hamilton with some trepidation. When it comes to reviewing the final book in a series it’s usually a hard job. The expectation that’s built up is difficult to deal with pragmatically. … Continue reading

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Amazon pricing for the Evolutionary Void by Peter F Hamilton

Once more, making little sense, the ebook is only £2 cheaper than a 700+ page hardback.

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