With two e-readers, the occasional paper specimen and some audiobooks I’m never not reading, mostly in English but also in my native tongue Dutch.
My rating-system: 1 ⭐️ Nope, not for me... 2 ⭐️ Hmmm, I expected more... 3 ⭐️ Good and/or enjoyable, but not exceptional. 4 ⭐️ Really enjoyed this and/or learnt something. 5 ⭐️ Wow, an all-time favourite!
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The Dragon Reborn—the leader long prophesied who will save the world, but in the saving destroy it; the savior …
The Dragon Reborn—the leader long prophesied who will save the world, but in the saving destroy it; the savior …
From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Boy In the Striped Pajamas, …
Welcome to the rollercoaster of Cyril Avery's fictional life. Expect many examples of misogynie, homophobia and discrimination, mostly trough vivid conversations with supporting characters.
From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Boy In the Striped Pajamas, a sweeping, heartfelt saga about …
Daniel Kahneman is een van de invloedrijkste psychologen ter wereld en zijn boek ‘Ons feilbare denken’ is wereldwijd een bestseller. …
From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Boy In the Striped Pajamas, a sweeping, heartfelt saga about …
In the tradition of modern fairytales like American Gods and Spinning Silver comes a sweeping …
Magical realism mixed with folklore and a base of human cruelty. The bar was set (too) high Thistlefoot, comparing it to American Gods. The idea is sound and it has some good ingredients. The first, the last 6 and all the folklore chapters are a gripping read. The rest is too repetitive, mostly the main characters complaining about their woes. It could have done with a pinch of humour and a touch of real learning and growing.
The storyline of The Lost Future of Pepperharrow starts five years after Thaniel and Mori first met. Coincidentally I read it exactly five years after reading The Watchmaker of Filigree Street. Both books leave me with the same feeling: the writing is lovely, atmospheric and full of steampunky magical realism. But both also feel chaotic in the end, like there are too many kinks and cogs in the watch.
The Book of Night Women is a sweeping, startling novel, a true tour de force …
This gut-wrenching tale wil haunt you. Definitely not a bedtime story.
Magical mix of (modern) fables and fairytales. Perfect for bedtime reading.
Drafted into working for the Order of Merciful Aid, mercenary Kate Daniels has more paranormal problems than she knows what …
From disease to religion and from workplace to (global) economy, Ehrenreich uncovers the dark side of excessive positive psychology. Though entertaining, it doesn’t contain big eye openers for readers who already have a firm grip on reality.
Extreem plastisch beschreven historische horror. De gruwelijke details blijven je achtervolgen en - net als de karakters in het boek - krijg je de neiging een stevige borrel te pakken om alle narigheid weg te spoelen.
The books by Chaim Potok have a timeless quality and contain useful lessons for next generations. The Promise dives deep into what it means to have completely different worldviews. What David Malter explains to Reuven struck home: “Each generation thinks it fights new battles. But the battles are the same. Only the people are different.”
A world divided. A queendom without an heir. An ancient enemy awakens.
The House of …
For me The Priory is an epic fantasy which lacks depth, despite the abyss. Although promising and initially entertaining, the plot twists and finale feel rushed and the characters remain flat.
