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The Slippery Slope

by Lemony Snicket
- Rated 4 stars
“Another great book in the Unfortunate Events series. My kids loved this one and can't wait to get into the next.”

WriterDan wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
Expedition to the Mountains of the Moon

by Mark Hodder
- Rated 5 stars
“This book was all sorts of awesome. One of the best alternate history fantasies I've ever read.”

WriterDan wrote this review 8 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
The Doctor and the Kid: A Weird West Tale

by Mike Resnick
- Rated 3 stars
“Not much to this. Was mildly entertaining at times. Main character does little of note, except for talking, gambling, and drinking. A step down from the previous novel. Nothing "weird" about this version of the "west" other than the random inventions of a secondary character and some magical Indians. Wish there was so much more.”

WriterDan wrote this review Monday, January 9, 2012. ( reply | permalink )
Songs of the Earth

by Elspeth Cooper
- Rated 2 stars
“Decent writing, but there's really nothing new or very interesting at all in this book. Plus most of it is pretty boring.”

WriterDan wrote this review Thursday, January 5, 2012. ( reply | permalink )
The Carnivorous Carnival

by Lemony Snicket
- Rated 4 stars
“The Baudelaires are following Count Olaf to try and find the answers to their questions about the fire that killed their parents.Another great entry in this series. It's bringing up a lot of really good questions, and my kids are totally loving it.”

WriterDan wrote this review Tuesday, January 3, 2012. ( reply | permalink )
Killing Rites

by M. L. N. Hanover
- Rated 5 stars
“This book was so solid that it's ridiculous. Further story of Jayne and her friends and the extremely complicated story that comprises their lives. Absolutely loved this one. If anyone out there likes to read urban fantasy and you haven't picked up this series, DO SO. Seriously. Some of the best that's out there to be had.”

WriterDan wrote this review Thursday, December 15, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
Run

by Michaelbrent Collings
- Rated 2 stars
“This one was pretty solidly mediocre throughout most of the story, until the end where everything is explained/falls-apart and the numerous plot holes are revealed. Was pretty frustrated with how it all fell out. Lots of promises very few of which are delivered. Science fiction, but fairly poor and focuses so much on detail that it becomes difficult/boring to read at times.”

WriterDan wrote this review Thursday, December 15, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
The Hostile Hospital

by Lemony Snicket
- Rated 4 stars
“Again, a bit implausible but a lot of fun. It's nice to see some of the pieces of the mystery in the background coming to the fore. Snicket keeps upping the stakes. Excited to read the next, and my kids liked it too. :) Although, this one did get a bit violent for the young kids. So, a mild warning. I changed a few of the details while I was reading without much effort though.”

WriterDan wrote this review Tuesday, December 6, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
Low Town

by Daniel Polansky
- Rated 3 stars
“Very mid-level. Decent writing that is occasionally lacking. Feels kind of like a swap meet with all of the stuff that he's thrown into this bag. Granted, it's the guy's first novel, but this one isn't more than I expect from an average read.”

WriterDan wrote this review Monday, November 28, 2011. ( reply | permalink )
Awakenings

by Edward Lazellari
- Rated 4 stars
“Good book. In a world that is structured like Harry Potter, where there's a magical kingdom that normal people don't know about. Some magic, but this story is mostly cemented in the real world. A cop, a loser, and a kid all find out about their magically-erased pasts when some baddies come to try and take them out. Worth a read.”

WriterDan wrote this review Friday, November 18, 2011. ( reply | permalink )