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Vasco De Mello
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Okay, things are getting better and more interesting. I like the chemistry between Alfred and Felix as they hop through time, even though I'm still not sure where it's going with this.
The whole Marriage, Death, and Birth hasn't grabbed me yet, and not sure about the whole Helen of Troy angle they're heading towards, but we will see.
— Sep 21, 2026 02:23AM
The whole Marriage, Death, and Birth hasn't grabbed me yet, and not sure about the whole Helen of Troy angle they're heading towards, but we will see.
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Vasco De Mello
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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.
I've picked this up on the strength of some reviews comparing it to the Discworld series and so far... I can see why its compared but it does not match up the wit and humour of Terry Pratchett. I'm going to keep reading, I'm enjoying the journey with Felix and Alfred, not so much the celestial bodies; Death, Marriage, and Birth, although I am curious.
— Sep 19, 2026 07:25AM
I've picked this up on the strength of some reviews comparing it to the Discworld series and so far... I can see why its compared but it does not match up the wit and humour of Terry Pratchett. I'm going to keep reading, I'm enjoying the journey with Felix and Alfred, not so much the celestial bodies; Death, Marriage, and Birth, although I am curious.