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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
I found this book through a Facebook thread about the best humor books. The person who recommended this book also recommended books by Jasper Fforde, who is one of my favorite writers, so I knew there was a good chance that I would enjoy this book. I was not disappointed. I thought the plotting was clever and the dialogue witty. The humor was top-notch as well.
Despite the fact that I generally don't care for first-person narratives, I loved this one and didn't mind being in the main character's head. Specifically, I loved the main character's naivete in certain situations, and could certainly relate. She felt like a fully crafted human, as did most of the other characters. There were a few exceptions, but they were either bit parts or they were minor characters who were being set up for a larger role in the sequels.
The only negative for me what that the book seemed to end at about 80% of the way through. It was as though the big finale happened, then the author got really excited about the next plotline and barreled in without considering novel structure. I'm all for a denouement, but this was excessive. I don't think I've ever complained about a book I like going too long, but the padded ending worked against the rest of the book. That's not to say the final 20% was bad - it was excellent. It just belonged in the next book of the series.
I highly recommend this book to fans of Jasper Fforde or Christopher Moore, as well as people who enjoy humor books, history, or adventure.
Despite the fact that I generally don't care for first-person narratives, I loved this one and didn't mind being in the main character's head. Specifically, I loved the main character's naivete in certain situations, and could certainly relate. She felt like a fully crafted human, as did most of the other characters. There were a few exceptions, but they were either bit parts or they were minor characters who were being set up for a larger role in the sequels.
The only negative for me what that the book seemed to end at about 80% of the way through. It was as though the big finale happened, then the author got really excited about the next plotline and barreled in without considering novel structure. I'm all for a denouement, but this was excessive. I don't think I've ever complained about a book I like going too long, but the padded ending worked against the rest of the book. That's not to say the final 20% was bad - it was excellent. It just belonged in the next book of the series.
I highly recommend this book to fans of Jasper Fforde or Christopher Moore, as well as people who enjoy humor books, history, or adventure.
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I listened to the Audible adaptation, a fun story. Reminds me somewhat of the Parasol Protectorate series. The vast majority of the time it is a fun listen with great characters.
A content warning: Attempted SA is a repeated theme, at least in the Audible version. One of these scenes is very sounds (foley) heavy, so if SA is a trigger, you may wish to avoid the Audible recording.
A content warning: Attempted SA is a repeated theme, at least in the Audible version. One of these scenes is very sounds (foley) heavy, so if SA is a trigger, you may wish to avoid the Audible recording.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Frenetic pace! Interesting premise, similar to "The Domesday Book" by Connie Willis. I had a hard time keeping the characters straight (author must have anticipated this, thus the list of characters in the beginning.) I enjoyed it but am not sure I want to continue the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
sudden sexual assault themes out of nowhere wtf
Fun time travel romp! Lots of twists and turns, with some good dry humor. It did feel a bit like a string of events piled on, and it was hard to tell how much time was passing. But fun overall, with dinosaurs and wacky historians and time travel anomalies. 3.5 stars.
I had the most fun time reading this. I was hooked from the very first page. Delightful, funny, entertaining and so much happens. I did get a little bit lost at times because so much was happening but I honestly didn’t care because there was always something else to take my interest.
So, I think I may have just committed to a 14-book series?
So, I think I may have just committed to a 14-book series?
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Jodi Taylor carbon dates herself with casual misogyny and potty humor that leaves the reader cringing. I was ready for this dumpster fire to be put out 2/3 of the way through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail