Inversions (Culture #6) by Iain M. Banks

Inversions
Culture #6
Iain M. Banks

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Date read: 30 July - 8 August 2019
Length: 405 pages
Published: 1998


Doctor Vosill is the physician to the King, and although she has a good reputation, some believe there is more to her treatments. She has more enemies than she realises. Across the mountains, DeWar is the bodyguard of the General, who also has his share of enemies. How are they connected?


Although Inversions didn't really seem like a Culture novel, I really enjoyed it. I like the ones that are more about the people the their relationships with each other.

I liked Vosill, but even though she's one of the main characters, I felt like we didn't really get to know her. I couldn't help but think there was more to her, hiding just beneath the surface.

The relationship that DeWar has with the General's son, Lattens, is very wholesome. I loved reading about their time together and the stories DeWar would tell him.


I am looking forward to more in the series!




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The Wee Librocubicularist

The Locked Room Mystery Mystery (Nursery Crime #2.5) by Jasper Fforde

The Locked Room Mystery Mystery
Nursery Crime #2.5
Jasper Fforde

Date read: 29 July 2019
Length: 6 pages (according to Goodreads)
Published: 2007


Locked Room has been killed in the library of Usher Towers. The room was locked from the inside and there were no witnesses. Can Detective Inspector Jack Spratt and Detective Sergeant Mary Mary solve the case?


This was a very short story originally published online by The Guardian. I felt since I had read the two novels I might as well read this, even though it's not actually in printed format! I'll admit it did feel a little strange, but at least it was only for one night!

It's basically Cluedo (or Clue for those across the water). You have the murder, and need to figure out who did it and with what. It was a fun little story.

I liked the names of the other people attending the dinner party. Some examples are Red Herring, Least Likely Suspect, and Overlooked Clue. It adds to the fun!

I really wish there was more Nursery Crime books out. They are so unique and I really enjoyed the first two. I think there is supposed to be a third one, but I have no idea if/when it will be published.


I recommend you read the series if you're looking for something a bit different!




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The Wee Librocubicularist