tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post7633283274145771410..comments2024-03-28T11:17:43.586+00:00Comments on Read-warbler: Rivers of LondonCathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-6710264195925685782013-04-08T11:02:18.841+01:002013-04-08T11:02:18.841+01:00Hi Yvonne! The trouble is there are just so many b...Hi Yvonne! The trouble is there are just so many books and series, aren't there? Almost impossible to choose which to read and sometimes, even though you know you will like a series, there just isn't enough time to take on a new one. You just have to be a bit choosey. For me, cost is also an issue. If a series is 20 books long I check first that the majority of them can be got from the library because I just can't justify shelling out for 20 books I might not read again.<br /><br />The book you're reading sounds like it might be interesting so I look forward to your review of it. <br /><br />Rivers of London is not really an underground tunnels book. But I have a feeling another book in the series might be. I'm not sure, I'll have to check as I also like that type of book very much indeed. Drood by Dan Simmons was that kind of book, I wish there were a lot more of them!<br /><br />I have the next two books in this series (one I own, the other a library book) so I'm ok with this series. But several others are another story. LOL.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-47995533145023170812013-04-07T09:07:53.471+01:002013-04-07T09:07:53.471+01:00Hi Cath,
I have so far resisted the tempatation t...Hi Cath,<br /><br />I have so far resisted the tempatation to try any of Ben's books, although of course, I have come across his name before and read several of the glowing reviews he always seems to get.<br /><br />I always try to stay away from magic, wizardry and other fantasy books, however after dipping my toe into the vampiric stories with my current book and quite enjoying it, I could possibly be tempted. <br /><br />My book too, has underground tunnels and caves, so the idea of 'Rivers Of London' being set in the underground tunnels of my homeland City sounds quite intriguing. Especially as I had a quick glance recently at a book detailing just how many tunnels there actually are under London, which I really couldn't believe!<br /><br />You are going to have to catch up with this series quickly if you are really interested in it, as I see that book 4 'Broken Homes' is due out in the summer.<br /><br />Concise, informative and readable review, as always,<br /><br />YvonneYvonne @ Fiction Books Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821114534056290177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-69953089618804026032013-04-06T09:14:02.669+01:002013-04-06T09:14:02.669+01:00Rachel: Hmm, yes I suppose it does make slightly m...Rachel: Hmm, yes I suppose it does make slightly more sense if you've been to London but I honestly don't think it's that crucial. Even though you haven't been there it's still quite possible to pick up the atmosphere of the setting from a book. I'm glad it didn't put you off getting book 2. Yes, someone else mentioned the change of title, I can't understand why they changed it or where they got 'Midnight Riot' from. LOL.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-52000026428190849932013-04-05T14:10:54.175+01:002013-04-05T14:10:54.175+01:00I thought this book was pretty hilarious too. :) I...I thought this book was pretty hilarious too. :) I've never been to London, and I've been told by many that I'd have enjoyed the book a lot more if I had - but I enjoyed it enough to want to get the second book! <br /><br />For some silly reason, they changed the name of this book to "Midnight Riot" in the US. "Rivers of London" is much better!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974988315420539840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-86628538413452483992013-04-03T23:53:02.444+01:002013-04-03T23:53:02.444+01:00Moo: The UK book cover is really nice, imo. I'...Moo: The UK book cover is really nice, imo. I'm struggling to see where the alternative title of Midnight Riot came from... and I've read the book! LOLCathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-41588566781617402742013-04-02T22:24:36.407+01:002013-04-02T22:24:36.407+01:00That sounds really good. I was having trouble fin...That sounds really good. I was having trouble finding it on Amazon and it appears that its title is Midnight Riot in the U.S. I like the U.K title and cover art much better. Moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04047967028947315214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-19027955204773236322013-03-30T23:33:59.520+00:002013-03-30T23:33:59.520+00:00Tracy: My copy is a Kindle copy so sadly I don'...Tracy: My copy is a Kindle copy so sadly I don't have that cover either, but I love it too. If you decide to read it I hope you like it as much as I did.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-24558955077037448842013-03-30T20:36:30.289+00:002013-03-30T20:36:30.289+00:00I am considering reading this for the challenge, b...I am considering reading this for the challenge, but did not put it on my list because I don't have a copy. Great review, and you have convinced me to buy it sooner rather than later. I am in the US and I want a UK copy with that cover.TracyK@Bitter Tea and Mysteryhttp://bitterteaandmystery.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-23816620057067767982013-03-29T23:21:05.279+00:002013-03-29T23:21:05.279+00:00Gavin: I have a list of my series and find it real...Gavin: I have a list of my series and find it really useful. Don't think I could manage with out it. LOL.<br /><br />Divers and Sundry: Hope you enjoy it!<br /><br />Val: Hope you get around to some reviews, or even just notes, at some stage.<br /><br />Happy Easter to you too.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-33189577267587649582013-03-29T17:19:42.098+00:002013-03-29T17:19:42.098+00:00Lovely review ...I've actually been reading an...Lovely review ...I've actually been reading and must share some book notes ...I'd love to review but my brain isn't up to it yet so it'll have to be a few notes to start it off!<br />Have a lovely Easter CathValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003915263556622215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-34725409181442062202013-03-29T14:03:47.904+00:002013-03-29T14:03:47.904+00:00i found your link at the once upon a time review s...i found your link at the once upon a time review site. i've never heard of this book, but it sounds interesting. and part of a series, no less. hoorah! i'll definitely be picking this one up. Divers and Sundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759655568104782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-58491839074774057672013-03-29T13:52:28.012+00:002013-03-29T13:52:28.012+00:00Thanks for the review, Cath. This is another serie...Thanks for the review, Cath. This is another series on my TBR list. I really am trying to created a list of series I've started.Gavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12865699135545209220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-70029144644608283542013-03-29T11:39:28.443+00:002013-03-29T11:39:28.443+00:00elaineteresa: I'm really looking forward to re...elaineteresa: I'm really looking forward to reading them all, so nice to find such an entertaining new series.<br /><br />Pat: Yep... just what I needed - *another* new shiny series to read. Haha. Oh well..<br /><br />Have you started anything new? Hope you're feeling a bit better now.<br /><br />Lynn: Actually I understand as that has happened to me many times and I've not been able to work out why. Or, I read 2 or 3 in a series, like them, but never get any further. 'Tis a mystery. I've started following your blog as it seems we like the same kind of books.<br /><br />Samantha: I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.<br /><br />Cheryl: As far as I remember there were no gory details, just a statement of the fact. I'm not fond of gory either and it certainly didn't upset me. The overall tone of the story is comedy, not blood and gore. Hope that helps.<br /><br />Margaret: Worth a try if you can get it from the library, then it doesn't cost you anything if it's not for you.<br /><br />No gory details with the face thing and the vampire section is quite brief and again, no nasty details. I was fine with it. I rather think the humour in it might appeal to you, to be honest.<br />Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371069000185280668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-87783096321857682172013-03-29T06:38:28.255+00:002013-03-29T06:38:28.255+00:00I saw this book a while back in the library and wo...I saw this book a while back in the library and wondered whether to read it. I'm still wondering ...<br /><br />A face being ripped off?? a nest of vampires?? don't like the sound of that.<br /><br />I don't know London very well at all, so that doesn't really appeal either. <br /><br />And yet, somehow I am drawn to this book, so if it's in the library sometime when I am I'll bring it home.Margaret @ BooksPleasehttp://www.booksplease.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-68795240514269331842013-03-29T00:33:52.821+00:002013-03-29T00:33:52.821+00:00Ah...the title almost had me to begin with...and t...Ah...the title almost had me to begin with...and then I was intrigued by the plot...and then you tell me lots of places in modern London figure in...and then there's humor too? On the To Be Read list with this one! Although...someone's face being ripped off does give me pause. Not really a fan of blood and gore, and I can't tell if this one features much gore or not--but I'll probably take a chance. :)Cheryl @ Tales of the Marveloushttp://marveloustales.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-29245180390471603292013-03-29T00:16:23.599+00:002013-03-29T00:16:23.599+00:00This definitely sounds like a book that I want to ...This definitely sounds like a book that I want to check out! I'm adding this one to my pool of books for this challenge that I need to grab at the library. Great review!!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-86641232208180565932013-03-28T22:17:12.828+00:002013-03-28T22:17:12.828+00:00I read Rivers of London some time ago now and enjo...I read Rivers of London some time ago now and enjoyed it for all the reasons you mention. It's an interesting story with a good setting, plenty of humour and really quite unique. I'm mystified as to why I've not picked up No.2 yet, particularly given it's sat on my shelf. I must bump it up.<br />Lynn :DLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928865767523025349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-25764623283260851132013-03-28T15:04:56.302+00:002013-03-28T15:04:56.302+00:00good to hear you found "yet another" ser...good to hear you found "yet another" series of books to enjoy! I know you "needed" another series LOL..but just as long as they are enjoyed that's all that matters!! <br /><br />I did read the "cat" book but haven't even begun another book since I haven't felt very well.. I hope I get to one soon though!<br /><br />DesLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582481597658080464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958492963483272678.post-22361456061019382232013-03-28T14:10:10.632+00:002013-03-28T14:10:10.632+00:00I'm glad you've got round to reading these...I'm glad you've got round to reading these, Cath. I'm on Whispers at the moment. A bit slower than the other two to get in to but just as enjoyable. He has a new one out in June!elaineteresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12658251240038549680noreply@blogger.com