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XML apologist. Erlang enthusiast. Currently JVMs & Performance stuff at Netflix. Previously JVMs & performative stuff at Twitter. He/him.
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2024 Reading Goal
95% complete! Ian Brown has read 23 of 24 books.
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Ian Brown finished reading Up in Honey's Room by Elmore Leonard
Ian Brown started reading Up in Honey's Room by Elmore Leonard
@roytoo@ramblingreaders.org i am so stoked for this...the release date is April 2nd!
Ian Brown finished reading City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit by Elmore Leonard
City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit by Elmore Leonard
City Primeval is a crime novel written by Elmore Leonard.
Ian Brown started reading City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit by Elmore Leonard
City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit by Elmore Leonard
City Primeval is a crime novel written by Elmore Leonard.
Ian Brown finished reading Secret Hours by Mick Herron
Ian Brown reviewed Joe Country by Mick Herron
A rebound from the previous book.
4 stars
I was relieved to have this "Slow Horses" installment find steadier footing. The dialogue was much better than the last outing (and funnier lines). The plot was a bit thin, but not too far beyond belief. Quite a body count racking up, however.
Ian Brown finished reading Joe Country by Mick Herron
Ian Brown reviewed Battle for the Bird by Kurt Wagner
It is all Jack's fault.
4 stars
A decent recap of events. There were a few well sourced things I wasn't aware of. Finally, one of my Tweets was in the book, so I am obviously gonna like it. (Though Zoe Schiffer's book was better.)
Ian Brown finished reading Battle for the Bird by Kurt Wagner
Ian Brown started reading Joe Country by Mick Herron
Ian Brown reviewed London Rules by Mick Herron
"London Rules might not be written down, but everyone knows rule one: Cover your arse. …
Le Carré would never.
2 stars
A fascinating open, but the writing and subsequent plot felt a bit phoned in. The dialog (and in particular Lamb's banter) was a bit forced and predictable. Anyway, a bit of a disappointment given the strong showing of the first four books. I'm cautiously optimistic that Herron picks up again, but going to say this one should be put out to pasture.
Ian Brown finished reading London Rules by Mick Herron
London Rules by Mick Herron
"London Rules might not be written down, but everyone knows rule one: Cover your arse. At MI5 headquarters Regent's Park, …