The Folly Irregulars discussion

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I just got approved to read it! I'm so hyped.

Yay! I enjoyed it!

just started...and only just worked out who Reynolds re footnotes was (duh!) lol

Ah yes, you bring up an issue a that bugs a friend who loves the series, namely, we have books with very involved side characters and then they disappear. I think it took me a minute too. Was it your impression Peter is writing a report to her?

not so much a report. more recounting a story or diary entry. Though I half suspect BA is having a little fun / fan-service with his trans-atlantic readers :)

Picked this up on Friday. Absolutely loved it!

Margaret, how did you wait so long? ;) You have admirable restraint.

I was waiting for the small hardback issue that came out last Tuesday in the UK. I like my Peter Grant in dead tree edition, not e-book. :)

Oh, true that on dead tree editions. I bought the Subterranean Press edition. Although... my eyes are old enough now that I'm appreciating ebook font resizing. :)

If I have to chose between an expensive small press edition or a cheaper mainstream version... I'll wait for the main stream.

Money saved goes towards next London holiday. :D

Really enjoyed the interplay of the characters - and the diverse cast. I've noticed the next graphic novel is called Cry Fox - and am curious if there will be a link to this story.

Fred wrote: "Really enjoyed the interplay of the characters - and the diverse cast. I've noticed the next graphic novel is called Cry Fox - and am curious if there will be a link to this story."

There almost has to be.

Really enjoyed it, I only wish it could've gone on longer! I started re-reading Hanging Tree after finishing. How long will we have to wait until the next Novel(la)?!

Mark wrote: "Really enjoyed it, I only wish it could've gone on longer! I started re-reading Hanging Tree after finishing. How long will we have to wait until the next Novel(la)?!"

Isn't that the truth, Mark? I've resorted to re-listening :)

I'm only waiting until December when the combined edition of the graphic novel "Detective Stories" comes out. :)

Yeah, I'm finally done with it to. Started reading when it came out a week ago, but it felt so strange to read it and always think about how Knbna would pronouce it and give voice to all those characters, that I had to stop and get the audio first. Luckily it came out the same day my Audible subscription renews every month.

Listened to it on my way to work the last three days. Quite fitting since I commute by train, too. And I absolutly loved it. It's a bit different from the full length novels of the series. Less meandering, more straight forward, but I thing that fitted the shorter form well. And Aaronivitch still managed to put in some sidetracks for Peter to explore in later (graphic) novels/novellas.

There was one scene by the end of the book, that I totally loved: (view spoiler)[When they go down to the cellar and Nightingale goes all "Hulk smash" (Peter's words) on the wall, there is this wonderfull paragraph where he descibes for the first time the vestigia he feels when Nightingale does some magic and its so wonderfull.

His fist twisted and I felt the power as the smell of white willow and mown grass, as the sensation of rough wool and young voice singing something choral - high and sweet.
And behind it the impression that I stood amidst the precision gears of a vast clockwork orrery - smoothly and patiently reordering the cosmos to match its creator's design.
Give him a place to stand, I thought, and I believe he could move the world.

Honestly, I think that was a wonderfull characterisation of Nightingale and I hope more than ever that Aaronovitch does not fall prey to that very modern author's disease of killing off mentor figures or turning them "dark" (or "ethically challenged" as Peter would say)

Also this paragraph was a very good characterisation of Peter, too, when he remarks at the end of this rather poetic sentences very dryly: "He certainly made short work of the wall."
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I'm was thinking of doing a full review on this on, but then I tought, maybe I should make it my project to review the whole series book by book. Gives me an excellent excuse to read/listen to them over and over again. *LOL* (As if I would need that...)

A full RoL series reread is always a good idea : )

Miriam, I heartily agree that you should make it your project to review the whole series book by book. ;) Then I can enjoy your reviews.

You are right, that was such a fantastic paragraph about Nightingale's magic and the dry verbal comment. That's definitely a thread through the series, as Peter admires his finesse and strength. I'm reminded of the part in The Hanging Tree in Harrods when (view spoiler)[ Peter is ducked down and knows the exact moment Nightingale uses his magic. (hide spoiler)]

I'm going to be rereading the whole series starting in January (why so long from now? I have a RIDICulous number of books I have to finish between now and December cuz of various buddy reads and a library book club, too.) I'm hoping to do much of it by audio, because, well, Kobna.

Lata wrote: "I'm going to be rereading the whole series starting in January (why so long from now? I have a RIDICulous number of books I have to finish between now and December cuz of various buddy reads and a ..."

My plan exactly. I have a few books on my tbr pile I want to get out of the way first. And since "Lies Sleeping" is announced for June 2018 (at least according to Amazon Germany), there is even more reason to reread the whole series next year.

Miriam wrote: "And since "Lies Sleeping" is announced for June 2018 (at least according to Amazon Germany)

I wasn't aware of this, how exciting! I know Mr Aaronovitch's release dates are subject to change, but if LS is released in June I will be chuffed. Approximately a month after the next Vaseem Khan book to, looks like spring/summer next year is shaping up well!

Miriam wrote: "Lata wrote: "I'm going to be rereading the whole series starting in January (why so long from now? I have a RIDICulous number of books I have to finish between now and December cuz of various buddy..."

According to a Twitter post today he's on track for completion, but he hasn't given a date.

I think he's also writing another novella, as he made a comment about Abigail interferring in writing a novella. It sounded like a current comment not one about something past.

Margaret wrote: "Miriam wrote: "Lata wrote: "I'm going to be rereading the whole series starting in January (why so long from now? I have a RIDICulous number of books I have to finish between now and December cuz o..."

According to his blog, the Abigail novella is entitled "What Abigail Did That Summer", he's also got another one planned focusing on Tobias Winter (who works for the German equivalent of the Folly), and a further one, based 'outside the main sequence' about Nightingale. The latter one intrigues me the most, could it be about his schools days at Casterbrook, or maybe his time in WWII?

I've often wondered what his word count updates refer to, presumably progress on Lies Sleeping?

Hmmm. I wonder if the Abigail one is explaining the misper cases that are mentioned in The Furthest Station?

Quite possibly, or something to do with the Foxes?

Just seen this tweet from Ben stating Lies Sleeping is due 'Summer 2018', so the June date Laura posted sounds possible!

Mark, I recently read the first Baby Ganesh mystery; pretty enjoyable and fast. I have book 2 from the library to read soon.

Lata wrote: "Mark, I recently read the first Baby Ganesh mystery; pretty enjoyable and fast. I have book 2 from the library to read soon."

Enjoy! I thought it was even better than the first!

Okay, bought and listened to the audio. This is hurting me to say it, but I just didn't feel Kobna brought the same energy and enthusiasm to this read. I'd rate it lower than all the other books, even the free short story. Ugh! How it pains me to say!

Which book are you referring to Carol.?

The Furthest Station. :)

The Furthest Station, Is it worth buying the print copy?

Ill be honest—he’s one of my favorite authors and this series has huge rereadability for me. I own books and audio. But audio is better.

Mark wrote: " could it be about his schools days at Casterbrook,."

you mean hogwarts?

kobna's characterisation of nightingale's exasperated reply is probably my clearest memory of the audiobooks so far.

carol. wrote: "I own books and audio. But audio is better."

anywhere else i'd start looking for a pitchfork and gasoline. but i'm total agreement here. i read the books get the audio and basically include it in my replay loop. getting through Lies Sleeping as we speak.

John wrote: "anywhere else i'd start looking for a pitchfork and gasoline. but i'm total agreement here. ."

Right, you know I say that as an absolute fan. :) I have literally listened to Whispers Underground a solid 3 or 4 times, and am seriously considering putting The Hanging Tree back on now that I finished Lies Sleeping.

I own all of them in hardcover, British edition, a couple autographed, but once I discovered the audio, I don't know that I've re-read the print.