Recent reading

[luzula]

Lent by Jo Walton (2019)
I enjoyed this a lot, and stayed up past my bedtime to finish it! It is historical fantasy with worldbuilding based on Christianity, set in Renaissance Italy. I would have enjoyed it just as historical fiction, but when the fantasy elements kicked in, I was delighted. I had no idea where it was going, so the twist took me by surprise. I guess I shouldn't say anymore in case I spoil anyone else’s reading experience, but talk to me in comments if you want. I was a little bit frustrated at the ending, not that it hadn't been set up well, but that I just wanted to see more of how it played out. But I guess I can see why she did it that way.

What If? by Randall Munroe (2014)
Fun science entertainment, like a cross between xkcd and reading a popular science book.

Comments

[snickfic]

Oh hey, I read Lent! It's been several years now, so I don't remember the specifics, but I was very frustrated by it, especially the worldbuilding and the reveals. The ending in particular really did not work for me (but again, I have no memory of why.../o\). Overall I felt like all the most interesting worldbuilding questions were left unanswered, and I really wanted much more focus on the relationship between our main guy and Crookback.

[luzula]

I really wanted much more focus on the relationship between our main guy and Crookback.

Well, yes, that's what I wanted more of as well, at the end! I mean, it's not like I wanted less of the other relationships, but given how the book was resolved, I did want more of him and Crookback...