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Woo Mezzometroquadro woomezzometroquadro — There's a lot of interesting language-play going on here, especially the combination of modern text with faux-historical diction, syntax, and form (note the sonnets and, for example, "Ivory-Billed Woodpecker"). Usually successful, I think, though sometimes comes off as gimmicky.

Lucas Nasto lucasnasto — What can I say about this book that hasn't already been said? I read this book because Reza and I decided that we needed to read the books we already should have. I think I faked a book report on it once in junior high or high school. I was too busy reading (and trying to understand) the Iliad and such to worry about Brave New World back then. Now I wish I had. There are so many themes that you could easily pump out 10 different books reports on this book that is less than 200 pages long. It's hard to remember how long ago it was written, since it is still so relevant today. Here are some quotes I marked: 1. "People were ready to have even their appetites controlled then (after the Nine Years' War). Anything for a quiet life." (155) How can we not consider this so extremely relevant to current life in the U.S.? I find it amazing how this book appeared to be a warning for the future, yet despite how widely it is read still today, it seems we ignored the warning. 2. "Success... completely reconciled him (as any good intoxicant should do) to a world which, up till then, he had found very unsatisfactory. In so far as it recognized him as important, the order of things was good". (105) I have to identify with this quote on a personal level. I consider myself to have succeeded in a couple of arenas I have argued are unsatisfactory, and this reminds me that just because I succeeded, it does not automatically make them satisfactory. So I will take this quote as a warning to me directly to never forget that.

程 昱嘉 denniseb45 — very good...takes place right before the Civil War.....I always learn things I had not thought about before concerning how women lived their lives in different periods of history.....this is one of the things about Sandra Dallas' books that I especially like.

Vishwanath Balakrishnan _ishwanath_ — This was a somewhat good book but I did not like the ending

Kennyken Ken anupont0662 — http://www.rantingdragon.com/moon-ove... Moon Over Soho is the second book in Ben Aaronovitch’s Peter Grant series, the first being Midnight Riot (U.S.) or Rivers of London (U.K.). In his first adventure, Peter Grant, a magic-wielding constable, investigated a series of crimes tied to the theater. This time around, in Moon Over Soho, Peter takes on jazz: When a part-time jazz musician drops dead from what seems like a heart attack, the jazz notes lingering on his corpse indicate a supernatural cause of death, requiring the investigative work of our charming Mr. Grant. Read It Fast or Read It Slow I previously noted that Midnight Riot was a “fun and fast read,” but I must clarify. Both Peter Grant books are “fun and fast” thanks to the abundant humor, action, and adventure. But readers seeking something more will also find Aaronovitch’s attention to history, popular culture, geography, and science rewarding. A Rich, Alternate London In a sense, all urban fantasy novels are alternate histories, exploring what our world would be like if magic, vampires, werewolves, etc. existed. Where other urban fantasy novels may decide to gloss over this alternate history aspect, Aaronovitch explores it to the series’s credit. For example, in the Peter Grant world, a certain past famous scientist wrote an entire treatise on magic. Contemporary scientists also have genetic theories as to why preternatural beings exist, such as the woman with the vagina dentata, whose victims bleed to death. And when Peter is asked to fix the damage caused by magic with more magic, he explains that doing so may be ineffective; i.e., you use balms and creams to heal a burn, not more fire. In my review of Midnight Riot, I claimed there was little in common with the Harry Potter series (as noted by a cover blurb), except that Latin words were associated with the casting of spells. What that means for Peter Grant, though, is that he also actually has to study Latin. These small touches that ground the story in reality enhance the magical aspects in return. A Charming Lead Anchoring all the magic, action, and science is Peter Grant, who provides a strong center for the series, aptly named in his honor. Unrefined as his humor may be (and as expected from a London constable), Peter is nevertheless that charming scoundrel you want not only to hang out with, but also to back you in dangerous situations. Police Procedural with Insights Part of Aaronovitch’s attention to detail involves insight into forensic investigations, and should appeal to fans of police procedurals. Some examples: I showed her my warrant card, and she stared at it in confusion. You get that about half the time, mainly because most members of the public have never seen a warrant card close up and have no idea what the hell it is. “Would you like me to arrest you?” I asked. That’s an old police trick: If you just warn people they often just ignore you, but if you ask them a question then they have to think about it. Once they start to think about the consequences they almost always calm down, unless they’re drunk of course, or stoned, or aged between fourteen and twenty-one, or Glaswegian. Why Should You Read This Book? Aaronovitch once half-jokingly touted Midnight Riot as a “book that [his family] called the best book ever written by anyone ever in the history of time.” Midnight Riot was a very strong start to the Peter Grant series, but I held back on rating it a full 5 stars in part because I wasn’t sure how the series would progress. While my praise for Moon Over Soho may fall short of the Aaronovitch family’s praise of Midnight Riot, Moon Over Soho cements the Peter Grant series as my favorite urban fantasy series. The humor, the world-building, the action, the magic, the mystery, the procedural—all are top-notch.