This was a charming, easy-to-read, lovely story. I read it quickly and enjoyed the story even though I thought most of it was quite predictable

This new, PC world-building is done without nuance, taste, or elegance, shoving activism into the faces of people who just want an escapist fantasy

The author bumped up the rhetoric, but not by much. The leaders in the book no longer pretend the dog whistles they publish are a joke, or a misunderstanding

This is an unusual book, mixing gore and philosophy that can become complicated, if not convoluted. It’s an interesting novel though

The Axeman’s Carnival tackles serious issues, however the story often is funny. Tama, the bird narrator, just interprets and does not judge

While certainly not as good as the previous novels, especially those involving spycraft, Mr. Silva still spins an entertaining yarn

The story takes place in the late 1800s, it’s still relevant. Hatred & bigotry didn’t go away, and the liberal vs. conservative mindset is on prominent display

The cast of colorful and unique characters is part of a gritty, and multi-layered story. Mostly dark, but made palatable by the author’s excellent storytelling

This is an easy read; the plot moves fast and some of the parts are very good. Unfortunately, that’s when Gardner leaves tech alone and goes back to spy craft

The author views the world through the eyes of Nicholas Hel and Japanese philosophy. I have to admit some of it was a challenge to read, yet very interesting