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Thoughts: Ancillary Mercy, by Ann Leckie

Posted on 18 May 2017 by Dove

Oh gosh, where to start? Ancillary Mercy is the last in the trilogy, and as such it was both exhilarating and painful. I worried that I wouldn’t have much to say on this one, as I’ve been so effusive in … Continue reading →

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Thoughts: Kitty Rocks The House, by Carrie Vaughn

Posted on 17 May 2017 by Dove

Well, it’s been a while since we were back in paranatural Denver. Not because I was avoiding it (though I understand if my last rant might have given that impression) but because when people lend me books they get bumped … Continue reading →

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Thoughts: Ancillary Sword, by Ann Leckie

Posted on 3 May 2017 by Dove

Was this on my TBR? NOPE. But technically it should have been, because I did read the first one and I always intended to read the others! I probably don’t have much interesting to say about this one, because I … Continue reading →

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German Reading Project: Die Tribute Von Panem by Suzanne Collins, chapter 27

Posted on 1 May 2017 by Dove

And here we are, at the end of everything. It’s been a good, four month journey, and I have learned many things that have actually really helped my German along. The last words I liked the most are perhaps apt … Continue reading →

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Thoughts: The Accusation, by Bandi, translated by Deborah Smith

Posted on 30 April 2017 by Dove

OK so firstly, read this book. Just read it. Disclaimer: This book is probably worth more than my idiot opinions of it, but whoops, you’re getting them anyway.

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German Reading Project: Die Tribute Von Panem by Suzanne Collins, chapter 26

Posted on 29 April 2017 by Dove

The penultimate chapter! Ahhhh! Confession: the reason I don’t have much to say is that I just read Bandi’s The Accusation and I’m saving up all my oppressive regime thoughts for the upcoming post. geheimniskrämerisch: secretive (how apt!)

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German Reading Project: Die Tribute Von Panem by Suzanne Collins, Chapter 25

Posted on 27 April 2017 by Dove

There was really only one choice in this chapter. die Rumpf: torso (among other things, but here it was used to mean “torso”). Another one of those delightful words that do not look like they should mean what they mean.

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German Reading Project: Die Tribute Von Panem by Suzanne Collins, chapter 24

Posted on 23 April 2017 by Dove

Rereading The Hunger Games so closely, I really have to hand it to Collins. She brings across the sheer injustice, the unfairness of life in Panem, without ever overtly saying “this is unfair”. That is “show not tell”ing. Katniss’s ability to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts: Kitty Steals the Show, by Carrie Vaughn

Posted on 22 April 2017 by Dove

Yes, it’s that time again. More Kitty! We will make it through. I hope you enjoy me taking worldbuilding too seriously because that’s literally all this is.

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German Reading Project: Die Tribute Von Panem by Suzanne Collins, chapter 23

Posted on 21 April 2017 by Dove

I’m sort of fudging a bit here. I didn’t take Die Tribute on holiday with me because I wouldn’t have had a dictionary without bothering Spuggy every two minutes and it would have been more hassle than it was worth. … Continue reading →

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