Beer: ZiaBrewery: London Beer FactoryStyle: Tiramisu Pastry StoutStrength: 9.2% Bought this one at (wishful drinking) a while ago but have been saving it for a special occasion. What better than to drink it while watching pastry week on Bake Off. F*ck me that’s a sweet beer. Sugary syrup texture with a hint of coffee. TastesContinue reading “Red Seas Under Red Skies v Zia”
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Empire of Sand v Cocoa Wonderland
Beer: Cocoa WonderlandBrewery: ThornbridgeStyle: Chocolate PorterStrength: 6.8% Sharp bitterness sort of overpowers any supposed coffee or chocolate flavour the beer has. Not bad though. Quite like it, but not my favourite Thornbridge beer (that is still Jaipur by a mile or more) Book: Empire of SandAuthor: Tasha SuriPublisher: OrbitPublished: 2018 It’s always refreshing to readContinue reading “Empire of Sand v Cocoa Wonderland”
Dune v Brithop
Book: DuneAuthor: Frank HerbertPublisher: HodderPublished: 1965 Seeing as the film everyone has been talking about is out today, like many others have clocked, it seems like as good a day as any to post a review of the book. To many, this is to modern sci-fi what Tolkien was to modern fantasy or the BeatlesContinue reading “Dune v Brithop”
The Great Hunt v Chouffe Blanche
Book: The Great HuntAuthor: Robert JordanPublisher: OrbitPublished: 1990 Not sure if this is the consensus but, in my opinion, The Great Hunt is a much more enjoyable read than the Eye of the World, though I do enjoy EotW a lot too. It could only achieve this though by being able to build on theContinue reading “The Great Hunt v Chouffe Blanche”
Eragon v 1356
Book: EragonAuthor: Christopher PaoliniPublisher: DoubledayPublished: 2004 For me, one of the best things about Ergaon and the Inheritance cycle is that it was written by someone who was themself the age of the target demographic. That isn’t to say that middle-grade and YA books written by adults are inherently inferior, that would obviously be ridiculous.Continue reading “Eragon v 1356”
The Rage of Dragons v Kwak
Book: Rage of DragonsAuthor: Evan WinterPublisher: OrbitPublished: (Indie: 2017 Trad: 2020) This book is brutal. The violence starts from the very get-go and barely lets up at all throughout the book. If you’re looking for a gentle, relaxing read look elsewhere because your adrenaline will be pumping the whole time you’re reading Rage of Dragons.Continue reading “The Rage of Dragons v Kwak”
The Twilight Herald v Faith in Futures
Book: The Twilight HeraldAuthor: Tom LloydPublisher: GollanczPublished: 2009 This is the second book in the Twilight Reign series. Stormcaller is a good fantasy book and I’ve enjoyed it both times I’ve read it. TR though is exceptional. I think it is sadly overlooked because the preceding book is good but not great. Otherwise I’m adamantContinue reading “The Twilight Herald v Faith in Futures”
The Final Empire v Sunnybank
Book: The Final EmpireAuthor: Brandon SandersonPublisher: GollanczPublished: 2006 This was the first Sanderson book I read &, like so many others, I was hooked on his books from then on. His writing style is extremely accessible & his plots drive forward at a near-perfect pace. Combined with his prodigious output it is no little wonderContinue reading “The Final Empire v Sunnybank”
King Rat v Eternal Haze
Book: King RatAuthor: China MievillePublisher: MacmillanPublished: 1998 This was China Miéville’s debut novel, written before the better known Bas Lag books. Like his later work, this is a Weird book. Saul’s dad is murdered and he becomes the chief suspect. While waiting in a cell trying to work out what on earth is going on,Continue reading “King Rat v Eternal Haze”
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