a425couple
2019-04-29 22:19:33 UTC
(about "Lies Sleeping" by Ben Aaronovitch)
Police.
Thames and
interesting, and I'd like to save a list to disk against whenever
I have book money again.
1 Rivers of London (2011)
2 Moon Over Soho (2011)
3 Whispers Under Ground (2012)
4 Broken Homes (2013)
5 Foxglove Summer (2014)
5.5 The Furthest Station (2017) [short]
6 The Hanging Tree (2016)
7 Lies Sleeping (2018)
The Home Crowd Advantage (2012) [short]
The PC Grant Novels (2013) [Omnibus/1,2,3]
The Loneliness of the Long-Distant Granny (2015) [short]
<http://temporarilysignificant.blogspot.com/p/a-chronology-of-rivers-of-london-books.html>
Well, I thank Bill for posting and starting this subject.
I am normally not into fantasy & ghosts etc.
But I spent a pretty good career in law enforcement
(It was good work, worth doing well, in a good organization.)
and definitely found an off beat sense of humor helpful.
I went to amazon,
https://www.amazon.com/Rivers-London-Ben-Aaronovitch/dp/0575097582/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=
(Where readers rated it as a 4.4 out of 5)
and was going to suggest the FREE "look inside"
to Dorthy, but sounds like she has already decided against
this book.
Well, I found the first 8 pages interesting, and so,
I am splurging a whole $5.25 on a copy!
"This is because nothing builds character like being
abused, spat at and vomited on by members of the public."
"Being a seasoned Londoner, Martin gave the body the
"London once-over" - a quick glance to determine whether this
was a drunk, a crazy or a human in distress. The fact that
it was entirely possible for someone to be all three
simultaneously is why good-Samaritanism in London is considered
an extreme sport."
-------------------------------
So, I recently finished this book.
I quite liked the parts dealing with a young, new police
officer learning his trade, and finding a "hook" to help
him out. I enjoyed the frequent humor, and awe. But as it
got more into magic, it became less enthralling to me. But,
still OK enough to finish.
I found in Google Images some 'cartoon' / comic book
drawings of the series that were interesting to view to
get someone's view of their appearances.
The book does have a wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivers_of_London_(novel)
Here is one reasonable review:
http://www.samdowning.com/2011/06/25/book-review-rivers-of-london-ben-aaronovitch/
Goodreads rates it a 3.92
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9317452-rivers-of-london
Rater Nataliya had some decent views,
"Peter Grant is joining the ranks of my favorite characters with
his self-deprecating humor firmly rooted in pop-culture and modern
world, as well as his own complicated family dynamics. A probationary
constable who is recruited into a small (now consisting of 2 people)
department of London police dealing with the supernatural, he
approaches learning magic from a viewpoint of a natural scientist,
carrying out experiments, creating theories, and even using science
and valid deductions to counteract the villain in one of the major
confrontations. All helped along with humor, and told in a narrative
voice that is very even-keeled, even when the protagonist is faced
with a life-or-death situation, and which, in my opinion, adds to
the appeal of this story.
and she gives some nice quotes,
"We did an hour of practice, at the end of which I was capable of
flinging a fireball down the range at the dizzying speed of a bumblebe
who'd met his pollen quota and was taking a moment to enjoy the view."
"If you ask any police officer what the worst part of the job is,
they will always say breaking bad news to relatives, but this is not
the truth. The worst part is staying in the room after you've broken
the news, so that you're forced to be there when someone's life
disintegrates around them. Some people say it doesn't bother them -
such people are not to be trusted."
Rater Megan hit it quite well.
"Too. Much. Fun.
But not too much. Just the right amount of fun. Ladies and gentleman,
if you're looking for a relatively light read, with overtones of the
theatre and English puppetry, and undertones of feuding rivers and
power struggles, all sifted through the eyes of a police constable
who has just discovered that magic is real, and he's been chosen to
police it, then this is the book for you!"
It seems there is a plan to turn it into a 8 hour TV series / movie.
https://deadline.com/2019/04/simon-pegg-nick-frost-rivers-of-london-1202602550/
and
https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1063157-simon-pegg-nick-frost-developing-tv-adaptation-of-rivers-of-london
I just finished this book. It continues the good quality of
the previous Rivers of London series. This one wraps up the
story arc of the Rivers and does it quite well. If anybody
wants to read this one who hasn't read the previous books
I suggest that they start with number 1 and continue through
in order. If they don't they will have problems figuring out
what is going on.
Quick review. Peter Grant is a young Police Constable in London
when he meets a ghost. When it is realized that he has the makings
of a wizard he becomes an apprentice to Chief Inspector Nightingale.
Nightingale is the head of the magical division of the London
the previous Rivers of London series. This one wraps up the
story arc of the Rivers and does it quite well. If anybody
wants to read this one who hasn't read the previous books
I suggest that they start with number 1 and continue through
in order. If they don't they will have problems figuring out
what is going on.
Quick review. Peter Grant is a young Police Constable in London
when he meets a ghost. When it is realized that he has the makings
of a wizard he becomes an apprentice to Chief Inspector Nightingale.
Nightingale is the head of the magical division of the London
Peter meets a lot of magical people and entities, including the gods
and goddesses of the rivers of London. This includes Mama
and goddesses of the rivers of London. This includes Mama
Poppa Thames, who are not related and don't necessarily get along
all that well.
Since this closes the arc on the Rivers series I am wondering if
Ben has anything new in work. I certainly hope so.
Could you post a list of the titles in the series? This soundsall that well.
Since this closes the arc on the Rivers series I am wondering if
Ben has anything new in work. I certainly hope so.
interesting, and I'd like to save a list to disk against whenever
I have book money again.
2 Moon Over Soho (2011)
3 Whispers Under Ground (2012)
4 Broken Homes (2013)
5 Foxglove Summer (2014)
5.5 The Furthest Station (2017) [short]
6 The Hanging Tree (2016)
7 Lies Sleeping (2018)
The Home Crowd Advantage (2012) [short]
The PC Grant Novels (2013) [Omnibus/1,2,3]
The Loneliness of the Long-Distant Granny (2015) [short]
has the graphical collections as well. They're "in continuity"
but not strictly necessary.
I'll warn that this series has things that are liable to discourage
Dorothy and other sensitive readers - though I'm a happy follower.
Specifically, horrific violence, maiming and killing - mostly of
civilians. Also, quite a strong sex drive of the young male lead.
but not strictly necessary.
I'll warn that this series has things that are liable to discourage
Dorothy and other sensitive readers - though I'm a happy follower.
Specifically, horrific violence, maiming and killing - mostly of
civilians. Also, quite a strong sex drive of the young male lead.
I am normally not into fantasy & ghosts etc.
But I spent a pretty good career in law enforcement
(It was good work, worth doing well, in a good organization.)
and definitely found an off beat sense of humor helpful.
I went to amazon,
https://www.amazon.com/Rivers-London-Ben-Aaronovitch/dp/0575097582/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=
(Where readers rated it as a 4.4 out of 5)
and was going to suggest the FREE "look inside"
to Dorthy, but sounds like she has already decided against
this book.
Well, I found the first 8 pages interesting, and so,
I am splurging a whole $5.25 on a copy!
"This is because nothing builds character like being
abused, spat at and vomited on by members of the public."
"Being a seasoned Londoner, Martin gave the body the
"London once-over" - a quick glance to determine whether this
was a drunk, a crazy or a human in distress. The fact that
it was entirely possible for someone to be all three
simultaneously is why good-Samaritanism in London is considered
an extreme sport."
-------------------------------
So, I recently finished this book.
I quite liked the parts dealing with a young, new police
officer learning his trade, and finding a "hook" to help
him out. I enjoyed the frequent humor, and awe. But as it
got more into magic, it became less enthralling to me. But,
still OK enough to finish.
I found in Google Images some 'cartoon' / comic book
drawings of the series that were interesting to view to
get someone's view of their appearances.
The book does have a wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivers_of_London_(novel)
Here is one reasonable review:
http://www.samdowning.com/2011/06/25/book-review-rivers-of-london-ben-aaronovitch/
Goodreads rates it a 3.92
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9317452-rivers-of-london
Rater Nataliya had some decent views,
"Peter Grant is joining the ranks of my favorite characters with
his self-deprecating humor firmly rooted in pop-culture and modern
world, as well as his own complicated family dynamics. A probationary
constable who is recruited into a small (now consisting of 2 people)
department of London police dealing with the supernatural, he
approaches learning magic from a viewpoint of a natural scientist,
carrying out experiments, creating theories, and even using science
and valid deductions to counteract the villain in one of the major
confrontations. All helped along with humor, and told in a narrative
voice that is very even-keeled, even when the protagonist is faced
with a life-or-death situation, and which, in my opinion, adds to
the appeal of this story.
and she gives some nice quotes,
"We did an hour of practice, at the end of which I was capable of
flinging a fireball down the range at the dizzying speed of a bumblebe
who'd met his pollen quota and was taking a moment to enjoy the view."
"If you ask any police officer what the worst part of the job is,
they will always say breaking bad news to relatives, but this is not
the truth. The worst part is staying in the room after you've broken
the news, so that you're forced to be there when someone's life
disintegrates around them. Some people say it doesn't bother them -
such people are not to be trusted."
Rater Megan hit it quite well.
"Too. Much. Fun.
But not too much. Just the right amount of fun. Ladies and gentleman,
if you're looking for a relatively light read, with overtones of the
theatre and English puppetry, and undertones of feuding rivers and
power struggles, all sifted through the eyes of a police constable
who has just discovered that magic is real, and he's been chosen to
police it, then this is the book for you!"
It seems there is a plan to turn it into a 8 hour TV series / movie.
https://deadline.com/2019/04/simon-pegg-nick-frost-rivers-of-london-1202602550/
and
https://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/1063157-simon-pegg-nick-frost-developing-tv-adaptation-of-rivers-of-london