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Jackson

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Book Reviews

Jackson’s own thoughts on books they have read. These are reader-written book reviews, separate from Risingshadow’s editorial reviews.

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The Angel of the Crows

Katherine Addison

10/10Written Sep 4, 2020

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I just finished this book and all I can say is it's one of the best Sherlock/Watson fanfics out there. I hadn't heard of wingfic before now, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Katherine Addison managed to follow the stories of Sherlock while also making John an original character that can actually solve problems on his own. Plus! He's a she! I wasn't expecting it in the least! I thought the secret was him (I still think of him as a guy instead of a girl) being a hellhound, which was wonderfully portrayed. I just really liked this book.

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The Martian

Andy Weir

10/10Written Sep 3, 2020

I loved this book. I read it all in one sitting and I felt like I knew everything I needed to know about surviving in space on my own. This is one of the best books I've ever read, I think.

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Ready Player One

Ernest Cline

10/10Written Sep 3, 2020

I really liked this book. Ernest Cline managed to build a post-apocalyptic world that actually felt new, rather than just a re-do of an old idea. Cline managed to hook me from the start and I felt like I was following along the clues with him. But, whatever you do, do not watch the movie. It didn't do the book any favours, just sayin'.