A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy #1)
Deborah Harkness,Hardcover,Series: All Souls Trilogy 1, English-language edition,Pub by Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated on 02-08-2011
Deborah Harkness,Hardcover,Series: All Souls Trilogy 1, English-language edition,Pub by Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated on 02-08-2011
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Format: ebook
ASIN: 9780670022410
Publish date: 08-02-2011
Publisher: Penguin
Edition language: English
Oi, vey, what a snooze fest. This book is 500 pages of pure exposition. NOTHING HAPPENS. The 'climax' of this book is just the two main characters handing out Halloween candy before getting ready to take a trip. Really. That's the climax of the novel. It is the rising action of a better novel,...
Despite some really egregious flaws, I have to admit that I enjoyed this book. I didn't expect it to be so chick-lit-y but that wasn't a deal breaker. Indeed, it's smart and provides a new twist on several old tropes. But in the end, it's far too long and doesn't accomplish much but setting the s...
There is a lot about this book I enjoyed and (initially) liked. The literature, historical and mythological references. The attempt to incorporate science and theories of evolution in a supernatural tale. The settings all over the world; the setting in libraries and discussions of ancient texts. ...
Diana Bishop is running away from magic. Or at least, she thinks she is. Magic though will not be letting her go anytime soon. Without knowing it, she called a most coveted book in magical history and now, she is being sucked in to the world of magic, whether she wants to or not.Many creatures ar...
I just couldn't get into this book.
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