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tea_books_cats's review against another edition
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jenhurst's review against another edition
2.0
Congrats to seanan mcguire for getting her grocery lists and first drafts published. Love that for her.
crimsoncor's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad, but the entire narrative as active force in the world with special shadow police units trying to corral it was done first and better by [a:Jasper Fforde|4432|Jasper Fforde|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1350497674p2/4432.jpg]. I'll take Thursday Next over Henry, any day. But with that said, this was still a fun read and I'll probably pick up the next volume if there is one.
badseedgirl's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked reading this book, although I think I could have done without all the "potty mouth." This really felt more like a summer read.
And yes I know she is also [a:Mira Grant|3153776|Mira Grant|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1380320279p2/3153776.jpg]. But I like her writing as Seanan McGuire. what can I say, I'm fickle.
And yes I know she is also [a:Mira Grant|3153776|Mira Grant|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1380320279p2/3153776.jpg]. But I like her writing as Seanan McGuire. what can I say, I'm fickle.
songwind's review against another edition
4.0
Indexing was a lot of fun. I quickly felt I knew what the different characters were like, and had my favorites.
The basic premise is also interesting. The Narrative is a force which attempts to influence reality in various ways, warping people and their experiences into a semblance of fairy tales. Sometimes this is disturbingly literal - people in the same building as a Sleeping Beauty fall asleep, a Pied Piper can call the rats and other vermin, and animals talk to and obey a Snow White. Other times the resemblances would be more easily dismissed as a coincidence, like a Little Mermaid that gets plastic surgery to attract attention, but loses their voice due to an infection.
Henrietta is a nascent Snow White whose story was stopped. Now she works for the ATI Management Bureau, leading a team against these "memetic incursions" in a secret war sure to satisfy your favorite conspiracy buff.
The characters and story are a lot of fun, as is the basic concept of the ATI and the Narrative.
The ending felt a bit rushed to me. Early on, the book has a sort of "monster of the week" format, then turns into a protracted struggle against an individual somewhat abruptly. But that's a minor quibble on my part.
The basic premise is also interesting. The Narrative is a force which attempts to influence reality in various ways, warping people and their experiences into a semblance of fairy tales. Sometimes this is disturbingly literal - people in the same building as a Sleeping Beauty fall asleep, a Pied Piper can call the rats and other vermin, and animals talk to and obey a Snow White. Other times the resemblances would be more easily dismissed as a coincidence, like a Little Mermaid that gets plastic surgery to attract attention, but loses their voice due to an infection.
Henrietta is a nascent Snow White whose story was stopped. Now she works for the ATI Management Bureau, leading a team against these "memetic incursions" in a secret war sure to satisfy your favorite conspiracy buff.
The characters and story are a lot of fun, as is the basic concept of the ATI and the Narrative.
The ending felt a bit rushed to me. Early on, the book has a sort of "monster of the week" format, then turns into a protracted struggle against an individual somewhat abruptly. But that's a minor quibble on my part.
kberry513's review against another edition
5.0
This book combines two of my favorite things: fantasy set in the real world (a la The Dresden Files) and cop stories. I knew before I started it that I would like it and not just because my best friend recommended it. The premise was incredibly intriguing. What would happen to regular people if fairy tales were real? This part was not entirely unique- there are tons of other books where magic is real but the general populace is unaware - the Harry Potter series is a particularly well known example of this. There are even shows on tv right now that deal with similar subject matter - Grimm, Supernatural, Once Upon a Time. But Indexing asks some different questions. What if there was something that causes fairy tale stories to pop up in reality and if you get too sucked in to your own storyline, there's no escaping it? What if within some people, their story remains dormant until it is triggered? What would happen to bystanders if a Sleeping Beauty is triggered in a major city? Obviously, in order to keep these things under control, you would need some kind of fairytale police force to keep things under control and that's where Indexing focuses.
Now, I didn't read this as a serial, the way it was released, because I discovered it recently, so I can't be sure I would have enjoyed it as much if I read it in pieces. And there were definitely things I think the author could have delved deeper into or explained better. I also found some of it a little predictable. But the rest was so well done and intriguing that these small things can be overlooked. I would highly recommend this to any fantasy fan.
Now, I didn't read this as a serial, the way it was released, because I discovered it recently, so I can't be sure I would have enjoyed it as much if I read it in pieces. And there were definitely things I think the author could have delved deeper into or explained better. I also found some of it a little predictable. But the rest was so well done and intriguing that these small things can be overlooked. I would highly recommend this to any fantasy fan.
ammonoids's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A quirky look at fairytales that takes them to the extreme. It's that fun type of urban fantasy that examines implications just enough to realize they're horrifying.
The star of this book is the character relationships. They're slow to warm up at first, with Sloane especially being treated quite unfairly by the rest (I thought) but it builds and builds until you're truly rooting for the team and the twist hits you over the head with a hammer. A fun romp! The romance felt a little tacked-on, but it was sweet.
The star of this book is the character relationships. They're slow to warm up at first, with Sloane especially being treated quite unfairly by the rest (I thought) but it builds and builds until you're truly rooting for the team and the twist hits you over the head with a hammer. A fun romp! The romance felt a little tacked-on, but it was sweet.
hectaizani's review against another edition
3.0
What if fairy tales were real and the events in them not only actually happened but were a danger to the "normal" world. Mother Goose, The Pied Piper, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, they are all real and waiting to be activated. Naturally there's a secret government agency, the ATI bureau, who keeps this all in check, protecting the normals from ever finding out any of this is real.
Originally published in chapter form as Kindle singles. The flow is a little choppy and it gets repetitive at times. I blame the original format. Overall, interesting enough to make me pick up the second book. Doesn't hurt that it was a Kindle Unlimited selection with included audio at the time when I read it.
Originally published in chapter form as Kindle singles. The flow is a little choppy and it gets repetitive at times. I blame the original format. Overall, interesting enough to make me pick up the second book. Doesn't hurt that it was a Kindle Unlimited selection with included audio at the time when I read it.
fuent020's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0