Title:
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Blackout
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Author:
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Mira Grant
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Genre:
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Post-apocalyptic/Zombie/Thriller/Political/Science
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Synopsis:
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An unexpected reunion as people in power scramble to cover
up what they’ve done before they are exposed. Did I mention that this is a
political conspiracy series with zombies? Because it is!
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Verdict:
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The ‘there is no easy answer’ end to this series is
realistic and satisfying. Excellent idea well executed.
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Pages:
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571
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Read:
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March 2013
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31 March 2013
#158. Blackout by Mira Grant
24 March 2013
#157. Deadline by Mira Grant
Title:
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Deadline
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Author:
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Mira Grant
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Genre:
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Post-apocalyptic/Zombie/Thriller/Political/Science
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Synopsis:
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As the conspiracy heats up and leads them deeper, the
bloggers have to deal with loss as they try to survive uncovering the truth.
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Verdict:
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The emotional trauma is very organic and the plot
continues apace despite second book syndrome. Good twists. The terminology and world-building continues to be fantastic.
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Pages:
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581
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Read:
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March 2013
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19 March 2013
#156. Death In A Strange Country by Donna Leon
Title:
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Death In A Strange Country
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Author:
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Donna Leon
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Genre:
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Crime
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Synopsis:
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When a young American is found dead in the canals of
Venice, Brunetti must navigate politics as well as evidence to work out who
killed him and what they were hoping to cover up by doing so.
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Verdict:
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The use of diplomacy and the conspiracy to explore
international relations is quite interesting, especially as this book was
written in the 90s and much of the way the world fit together has changed
since then.
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Pages:
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373
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Read:
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March 2013
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17 March 2013
#155. Feed by Mira Grant
Title:
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Feed
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Author:
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Mira Grant
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Genre:
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Post-apocalyptic/Zombie/Thriller/Political/Science
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Synopsis:
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In the world left behind after the infected rise, bloggers
are seen as the reliable news. As three bloggers follow a presidential
candidate we find out how reliable
as they risk their lives to find out what is going on in their still
dangerous world.
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Verdict:
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A well-built world with excellent ‘science’ behind it,
fast-paced story and characters you care for, especially because they're ready to be bastards when they need to be.
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Pages:
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571
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Read:
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March 2013
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10 March 2013
#154. Death at La Fenice by Donna Leon
Title:
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Death At La Fenice
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Author:
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Donna Leon
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Genre:
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Crime
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Synopsis:
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A world famous conductor is found dead at the theatre in
Venice with no clue as to who could have done it. Sifting through his past,
Brunetti finds the dark side of genius.
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Verdict:
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Laid out nicely, painting the city without overwhelming
the reader or the story with description. The characters are well drawn.
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Pages:
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338
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Read:
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March 2013
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