Wormwood by G. P. Taylor
Charity Shop: Severn Hospice, Church Stretton (? - somewhere round there)
Charity: Severn Hospice gives specialist care and support free of charge to families across Shropshire and North Powys who are living with an incurable illness
Price: £1.49
Book Blurb: It is London, 1756. In his Bloomsbury attic sits Dr Sabian Blake - astronomer, scientist, and master of the Cabala. Dr Blake is in possession of the Nemornsis, an ancient leather-bound book that holds the secrets of the universe. Scribbled into one of its margins is a mysterious prophecy, and deciphering it could prove the key to saving London from a catastrophic fate. But there are others interested in the Nemorensis too, for more sinister reasons... // This tale of socery, treachery, intrigue and supernatural strife from the author of the international bestseller Shadowmancer is set against a rich historical backdrop and will enthrall readers to the very last page.
Expectation: I wasn't really sure. This book was chosen by 4yo Albert who I think primarily picked it due to its pretty picture on the front.
Reality: Bizarre, it was set in London in the real world but involved magic and spirits. A very odd thing happened near the beginning of the book, but was mostly ignored afterwards. I found it a hard book to read, it was only near the end that I started getting into the story. I have managed to find a genre I dislike.
Overall Rating
It was a struggle 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Gripping page
to make it turner
Trying to be deep and meaningful, but it got lost on me.
Twist Scale:
Knew the beginning, As twisty as the
middle and end 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 bendy wendy road
from the first line
There were many bizarre twists in the story, too many.
Tear-jerker Scale:
There were many bizarre twists in the story, too many.
Tear-jerker Scale:
As dry as a house 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cried an ocean
throughout
Didn't really connect with the story
Main Character(s): Blake and his servant girl Agetta
Moral of the Story: Be wary of making idols out of things, they might be magicified.
Didn't really connect with the story
Main Character(s): Blake and his servant girl Agetta
Moral of the Story: Be wary of making idols out of things, they might be magicified.
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I'm now well and truly settle in Newcastle which has made me very busy these last few months hence the lack of blogging. I am now three books behind so here comes blogs in quick succession..
Coming up: The resurrectionist by James Bradley
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