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“When people are dying of thirst, they’ll drink gasoline, and it’s their right to do that.”

Something New Under the Sun by Alexandra Kleeman

September 12, 2022 by Nart 3 Comments

This book has a really strong Catch-22 vibe about it which I think should be enough to get most of you away from this review and onto getting your hands on this book. Plot: Patrick is a Serious Writer whose book dealing with the death of his father has been optioned for a movie. Understandably, he is very concerned about them getting it right, so he insists on being there for the filming. Unfortunately, he doesn’t know a hell of a lot about contracts, because […]

Filed Under: Fantasy, Science Fiction Tagged With: Alexandra Kleeman

Nart's CBR14 Review No:41 · Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction · Tags: Alexandra Kleeman ·
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My fiancé immediately began to look uncomfortable, but did not voice this discomfort except by a soft gurgling sound in the throat .

March 17, 2018 by vel veeter Leave a Comment

Ugh. So one of the reasons I persist with books I don’t like is because, especially with newly published books, I want to stay current with what’s out, develop opinions, think about the industry and the state of the art itself, and to keep informed and current. And sometimes I just want to know who I think is a trickster figure/con artist. This book is not like the awfullest book I have ever read, or even close. One or so of the stories is perfectly […]

Filed Under: Fiction Tagged With: Alexandra Kleeman, intimations

vel veeter's CBR10 Review No:64 · Genres: Fiction · Tags: Alexandra Kleeman, intimations ·
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