…in chronological order.
2015 has been a great year
when it comes to reading books for me. During it, according to Goodreads, I
have gulped down 212 volumes that were not only novels for adults but also volumes
that belonged in many other genres: YA, graphic novels, poetry, children's
stories, short stories and books in translation. This has also been a year that
I stopped writing reviews since I had much else occupying my mind and time, so
below I'll give you no more than a few words about the books I have read. I
hope some of my choices echo yours and I look forward to an exciting new year
of reading.
So here it goes:
121) Small Wars by Lee Child. This is one of those Jack Reacher ebook
shorts that now tend to appear before every new novel released by the author.
What we have here is one of the same and which yet we enjoy just the same.
Reacher is asked to investigate a crime, and surely soon enough he finds who
the killer is, though that discovery comes as a bit of a surprise to the
unsuspecting reader. A job well done once again.
122) The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz. When I found out
that an author was hired to write a sequel to Stieg Larsson's Millennium series
I didn't quite know what to expect. The good thing is that the new author
doesn't disappoint. He delivers the goods in a masterful way and since he's a
better writer than the late Larsson this new book reads more smoothly than the
first three in the series. I look forward to the next one.
123) Judge Surra by Andrea Camilleri. This is not a Montalbano story. It
takes place in 1862 in Montelusa, Sicily, where the judge of the title arrives
to take over the local court. Most people think that he won't last long there,
but the good judge is much more canny than they give him credit for. A very
good short story by a great writer.
124) Red Rosa: A Graphic Biography of Rosa Luxemburg by Kate Evans. This
graphic novel could have been a masterpiece, but doesn't quite reach that
status for one simple reason: it's overly chatty. If that doesn't bother you
much then start reading and be prepared for an exciting ride into the muddled
waters of history and a heroine that will stay with you for a long time to
come.
125) Ragnarok Volume 1: Last God Standing by Walter Simonson. Whenever I
read the word Ragnarok in a title I get myself ready to enjoy a great
adventure. Sometimes I do others I don't. With the graphic novel at hand I feel
a bit conflicted because, though the premise is great, it doesn't quite deliver
the goods. I would hope that the best is still to come.
126) Junction True by Ray Fawkes and Vince Locke. This is a futuristic
tale about a man and the boundaries he's willing to cross for the woman he
loves; a tale of extremes. This is a great concept which could do with some
improvements in both the script and art departments. The story works but not as
well as it could and should.
127) Alex + Ada Volume 3 by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn. Here we also
have a love story of sorts, taking place in the future. Alex, the man, comes to
have feelings for Ada, the robot and decides to set her free in order to
explore the world in humanly fashion. But things don't quite work out the way
they want them to. I loved this story. Good work all around.
128) Edward Scissorhands Volume 2: Whole Again by Kate Leth and DrewRausch. I've enjoyed the second volume of this graphic novel just as much as
the first. This Tim Burton creature took a new life on the page and I look
forward to reading whatever comes next in the series. Thumbs up.
129) Chew Volume 10: Blood Puddin' by John Layman and Rob Guillory. This
series of graphic novels is one of the best out there at the moment. The good
scripts and pinpoint accurate art, the heroes and villains, and most of all the
action make it one to look out for. A real joy to read.
130) Black Science Volume 3: Vanishing Point by Rick Remender, MatteoScalera and Moreno Dinisio. Yet another series that seems to grow better and
better. For me it was enough to read that its heroes are the members of The
Anarchist League of Scientists to be sold on the premise. Inter-dimensional
travel, intrigue and lots of adventure are the cornerstones of the story. Bring
me more.
To be continued.
Read also: 1 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 30, 31 to 40, 41 to 50, 51 to 60, 61 to 70, 71 to 80, 81 to 90, 91 to 100, 101 to 110, 111 to 120.
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