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A review by anthonybanthony
Suspicious Minds by Gwenda Bond
2.0
Rating: D+
A very nothing book. The typical refrain is 'fans of the show will like it', but I don't think that applies. It lacks any intrigue or shocking moments, it's full of run on sentences and bad prose, and it doesn't enhance the world at all. The main villain is established as a Machiavellian mastermind who gets duped repeatedly by a group of college aged hippies. Granted, that's on brand for the show, but the more grounded/serious tone makes it come off as goofy rather than charming.
I will say, they nailed the portrayal of reading Lord of the Rings; it takes the protagonist almost a full year, and multiple characters agree the Tom Bombadil sections are nonsense.
A very nothing book. The typical refrain is 'fans of the show will like it', but I don't think that applies. It lacks any intrigue or shocking moments, it's full of run on sentences and bad prose, and it doesn't enhance the world at all. The main villain is established as a Machiavellian mastermind who gets duped repeatedly by a group of college aged hippies. Granted, that's on brand for the show, but the more grounded/serious tone makes it come off as goofy rather than charming.
I will say, they nailed the portrayal of reading Lord of the Rings; it takes the protagonist almost a full year, and multiple characters agree the Tom Bombadil sections are nonsense.