Whatcha Readin' June 2012 Edition

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The Long Earth. I’m about 1/3 of the way through, and I’m liking it a lot.

I rarely read fiction any more, and Pratchett is the only fiction writer I’ll always read.

The Long Earth is reminding me of what I liked about SF when I used to read it; an interesting and imaginative premise, with enough realism to allow a suspension of disbelief about the wacky stuff.

While it’s more “serious” than the Discworld books it still has plenty of the gentle humour and charm that makes Pratchett such an enjoyable writer. The characters are interesting and likeable, the premise is cool, and I’d recommend it. Of course, it could still go awry, but thus far it’s very enjoyable.

Finished. Not sure about the end, it didn’t really seem to resolve very well. But it’s worth reading anyway, the ending isn’t bad, just sort of meh.

Now reading Mr Briggs’ Hat: A Sensational Account of Britain’s First Railway Murder by Kate Colquhoun.

Good stuff. I like true crime, I like the Victorian era, I like trains. I even like hats. All good.