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False Value
by Ben Aaronovitch
Aaaaaaah so good so good so good! I loved having a book in this series that focused more closely on Peter, Nightingale and Beverley again. I love the big ensemble plots the last two books had, but this was nice as well, and there was so much character and relationship development here (especially between Bev and Peter), which was very necessary and great to see. The ethics of Rivers are finally discussed in more depth, and in ways that promise exciting future developents.
The strange world of tech start-ups is the setting here, and Aaronovitch really brings out the humour in that strange environment. Also, Peter mentioned playing Firefly: The Game, which I immediately read aloud to my roommates, who were setting up that very game at the time.
I loved the way Nightingale is becoming ever more integrated in the Met, and the way the Folly reflects that as well. It's nice to see life returning to its halls along with PACE-compliant cells.
All in all, another great entry in one of my all-time favourite series.
2021 reread: I love this series, I love these characters. I also really appreciate that this book serves as an easy on-ramp for new readers, eight books into the series. Great casual explanations, and just as many jokes as ever. I could not be more hyped for the next book.
The strange world of tech start-ups is the setting here, and Aaronovitch really brings out the humour in that strange environment. Also, Peter mentioned playing Firefly: The Game, which I immediately read aloud to my roommates, who were setting up that very game at the time.
I loved the way Nightingale is becoming ever more integrated in the Met, and the way the Folly reflects that as well. It's nice to see life returning to its halls along with PACE-compliant cells.
All in all, another great entry in one of my all-time favourite series.
2021 reread: I love this series, I love these characters. I also really appreciate that this book serves as an easy on-ramp for new readers, eight books into the series. Great casual explanations, and just as many jokes as ever. I could not be more hyped for the next book.