This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life.This book was captivating from the very first page. I will admit that I expected this book to be something completely different than it turned out to be but I am thrilled with what it is. This book was completely different than anything else I ...
The Library at Mount Char, the debut novel by Scott Hawkins, sets up a world of Librarians, normal Americans, and Father himself. This book is not for everyone. It contains graphic descriptions of violence and a lot of cursing. However, the bizarre world set up and the gripping story line keeps me r...
When Father goes missing, the Librarians he trained try to solve his murder while his legacy hangs in the balance. But what happened to him and who is responsible? More importantly, what will happen to His Library?I got this from Netgalley.I'm not completely sure how I felt about this book. Hell, fo...
The Library at Mount Char is a bizarre read. At times dark, others humorous, but at all times the narrative moves forward, compelling the reader to read *just one more chapter.* During the read of this book, I was often left confused by what the heck was going on. Most of the confusing bits were cle...
How does one make a god? The myths we have mostly have gods appearing out of nowhere or birthed in some inhuman way, fully formed. If there are growing pains, they’re meant to be object lessons for anyone except the young deity. When I started reading Scott Hawkin’s The Library at Mount Char, I didn...
Do not get me wrong. I really liked this book. I have recommended it to several people. I think that it is gripping, dark, funny, and just a bit sick in a way that gets me. I liked it a lot. I will continue to recommend it to people, even if it's with several pages ripped out of it.I'm fucking pisse...
Steve, a normal "American" plumber who gets pulled into the Librarians' battle in The Library at Mount Char, often objects that Carolyn’s explanations for how and why things are done don’t make sense. To which Carolyn typically replies, “It doesn’t matter.” And it doesn’t. But that’s the mindset you...
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