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Very whimsical and fun so far. The writing is captivating, the story thus far has enough information to grasp you but doesn’t give too much away. The adventure is just starting and it has me so curious what is around the next corner.

Listening on Audiobook

Loving it

Chuggin along

Listened to the first 5 chapters on audiobook. Enjoying this very much so far. Usually I’m not too into nonfiction war books because they tend to be information vomit but so far this is crafting an elegant story and I love it

Bought copies of this for Amaris and I for Christmas because the movie is a comfort movie for us and I thought it would be fun to read the source material. We are planning on reading together and discussing. Got to chapter 3 and I love it so far. Even tho I know every word of the movie it’s still fun to read and fall into the cute little world of magic and mystery.

No clue what page I’m on since I use the audiobook but I have 45min left of listening and I’m on chapter 48 so shit is getting juicy. Paul, I belief from seeing the movie, is about to fight fade routha and potentially kill the emperor or some shit idk. The character development recently has been amazing. The 2 year time jump was a little confusing at first but sorted itself out and was overall done well.

Really enjoying this. Basically listened to all of book two today on audiobook and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. I’ve seen the first two movies so the plot is familiar but that isn’t taking away from it. The prose and the set dressing and the atmosphere are all beautiful and the narrator provokes real emotion as I’m listening. Excited to listen to book three and potentially read on in the series.

It’s getting better, I like where the plot is moving with colonel Jeffrey and Johanna planning to confront Sweeney Todd. I also really enjoyed the chapter about Mrs. Lovett getting a new worker for her pie shop (spoiler it’s more than just a pie shop)

Getting better. The biggest problem with this book is just being able to find a good reading pace due to the writing style. Nonetheless it is still very interesting and intriguing. Getting to the point where I just need to get er done and finish it. I like how we're getting more insight on Todd and Mrs. Lovett and how some side characters are having actual development.

Really starting to lose me here at the end of the book. The major climax has happened then there is an entire chapter dedicating to the politicking of all the world leaders and how they are moving on after the war. To be honest, I don't care much for all of that. It's not interesting and it just makes the story drag on. Give me a nice falling action of our main characters and be done.

Currently really enjoying this. The tension and mystery of there being a mole in the Atreides house is very good and I just want to fly through this. The audiobook version is also very quality. Usually when I read books that I've seen the movie for already, I don't find them as interesting but this one is written very well and is continuing to peak my interest.

Loving the prose only two chapters in. Listening on audiobook and it’s very easy to follow along. Good dialogue between characters. Easy to understand motive behind narratives. Excited to dive in to this, I have a feeling I’m going to like it

Very good. Listening on audiobook. Just passed the climax (I think) where geralt, ciri, and yen, all met up and killed vilgefortz. Very sad and astonished that all of the side characters had to die including Regis but hey at least they went down fighting. Very curious to see what happens with the epilogue and how the story finishes. Definitely been a long way coming on this series and it got very slow at times.

A lot different than the movie so far but in my opinion that’s a good thing because I’m not spoiled on what’s going to happen. Story is good. I wish we had more insight on Sweeney Todd himself but I believe we’re getting there. A little hard to follow along due to the writing style of the late 1800s. Honestly it’s just hard to stay engaged but I want to get through it.

DETACHABLE PENIS REFERENCE NO WAY

Holy shit. Carl disabled the fail safe, the AI is talking through Gary, King whoever the heck is dead, three of the faction wars teams are dead. This book is awesome. It is battle but in this made up world that I've come to love so much. I need more more more.

Holy shit this is amazing so far. I've listened up to chapter 12 at this point audio only. I never would have guessed the former crawlers would join up. And all the cookbook authors!?!? I can tell this is going to get crazy and I can't wait. It is doing a good job at a slow start and build up.

chapter 48. First check in, loving it so far. The card system is great. Carl just faced his Dad and that was really cool. The AI has finally, officially gone rogue and now I can't wait to see what that brings. All the teams tried to drop out of Faction Wars. The players all have to fight soon and I feel like some of the side characters are going to die :( Hope it's not Elle or Imani

Holy shit, the first chapter where they meet Beatrice on Odette's. Amazing. Donut was roasting the fuck out of her and it was funny. Also, "viva la revolucion"???? What has Donut been getting up to behind the scenes I need to know now!

Absolute banger so far. Coming straight out the gate with action as soon as the floor starts and I can tell this is going to be a good one. I am glad this book is longer because that means I have more time to get consumed by the story and the world. I am loving the lawyer stuff too and how we are getting more plot of the outside-the-dungeon-world.