The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! 😌
naebotherbigman's review against another edition
5.0
My favourite Christopher Brookmyre book by a distance - and I've enjoyed all of them so far.
The Unsinkable Rubber Ducks of the title refers to a metaphor coined by James 'The Amazing' Randi and the book is one long look at psychics, the dead and a satire on everything from football to cynics and rich, egotistical Christians pushing Intelligent Design.
I finished this book quickly because it was just too good to put down.
The Unsinkable Rubber Ducks of the title refers to a metaphor coined by James 'The Amazing' Randi and the book is one long look at psychics, the dead and a satire on everything from football to cynics and rich, egotistical Christians pushing Intelligent Design.
I finished this book quickly because it was just too good to put down.
sam_magowan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
barrybooks's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
andrew61's review against another edition
3.0
Fifth in the great Jack Parlabane series finds the investigative journalist drawn into the murky world of psychics and the paranormal. As he somewhat accidentally finds himself ( after the last books exploits) appointed rector of Kelvin University where his wife now works he is drawn into controversy about the setting up of a chair in the science department for investigation of paranormal. As a charismatic American psychic is in the lead of the experiments Jack is called into observe the experiments that aim to convince the university to give the go ahead.
Much trickery and wrong doing ensues with the usual brilliantly drawn storytelling and dialogue with the always present cynicism and black humour that I love.
It would have been 4* save that I still can't decide about the ending but definitely a good read and quickly on to book 6.
Much trickery and wrong doing ensues with the usual brilliantly drawn storytelling and dialogue with the always present cynicism and black humour that I love.
It would have been 4* save that I still can't decide about the ending but definitely a good read and quickly on to book 6.
fimcd's review against another edition
4.0
I've read Unsinkables once before, but am currently reading through all Brookmyre 's books in chronological order. All I would say is that having read it previously may take away some of the surprise element, but it certainly bears a second read. Knowing how the plot unfolds gave me a sense of how the character Moira may feel - being wise to 'how it was done' helped me to see how cleverly the author chooses his words throughout.
Most of Brookmyre's books leave me with a slight sense of running to catch up with both the pace and sheer wit. If a second reading is what I need to keep pace, perhaps a third would make me feel one step ahead?! I suspect not; something tells me he's always playing the long con.
myranda_the_bookwyrm's review against another edition
4.0
My love affair with Christopher Brookmyre books continues. Kept me on my toes as usual - he never gets boring.
srdaine's review against another edition
5.0
Empieza de manera difícil, sobre todo si -como yo- esperas que sea "crime fiction" al uso, algo de lo que está bastante lejos. En cuanto te atrapa ya no lo puedes soltar.
mikekilpatrick's review against another edition
5.0
My favourite Christopher Brookmyre book by a distance - and I've enjoyed all of them so far.
The Unsinkable Rubber Ducks of the title refers to a metaphor coined by James 'The Amazing' Randi and the book is one long look at psychics, the dead and a satire on everything from football to cynics and rich, egotistical Christians pushing Intelligent Design.
I finished this book quickly because it was just too good to put down.
The Unsinkable Rubber Ducks of the title refers to a metaphor coined by James 'The Amazing' Randi and the book is one long look at psychics, the dead and a satire on everything from football to cynics and rich, egotistical Christians pushing Intelligent Design.
I finished this book quickly because it was just too good to put down.
ninathebored's review against another edition
4.0
Jeg må sku ærligt indrømme at nogle steder der blev den lige lidt for spændende!
Og andre steder blev den lige lidt for forvirrende :P
Men selvom jeg ikke har læst nogle af de foregående bøger, synes jeg denne var rigtig spændende. Og ens verden bliver da også flere gange vendt på hoved..
Og andre steder blev den lige lidt for forvirrende :P
Men selvom jeg ikke har læst nogle af de foregående bøger, synes jeg denne var rigtig spændende. Og ens verden bliver da også flere gange vendt på hoved..