Been finally getting some books finished during lunch hours. Here are some reviews.
I’m dispensing with the usual multi-element reviews, though, for time’s sake. Instead, reviews in 40 words (or less).
Mort, by Terry Pratchett: Funny, light, breezy, witty, digressive fantasy about a peasant apprentice to Death. Entertaining, high re-readability, mildly profound. First Discworld novel read (thanks, Doyce), but not the last.
Crocodile on the Sandbank, by Elizabeth Peters: Victorian Amelia Peabody adventures in Egypt, plays archaeologist, shepherds a “fallen” woman, and faces menacing mummy attacks. Well-written, strong personalities, charming, even romantic. What, no movie yet? Decent re-readability. First in series (overall and for me), but not the last.
Callahan’s Con, by Spider Robinson: Entertaining, overly-self-indulgent, quick-reading tale of the Key West Callahan crew. Plots come and go; tragedy strikes, but sticks (mostly) only once. Too lazily deus ex machina, but better than last time. Not for first-timers. Decent re-readability. Heinlein — on a bad day.
How I envy you, just starting on your E. Peters journey. Just wait until Ramses begins to talk. *snerk*
You have read the other Callahan books or just the one?
You sold me. I will get Mort soon.
I’ve read all the Callahan books, most of them several times. I’m of the opinion that they’ve trended downwards over time, as the jokes and plots have become more and more inbred.
Still, they’re a lot better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. 🙂
Cool. I’d been thinking about checking out Elizabeth Peters.