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Omar Abid

@omarstandup

Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Nominee 2020. Co-host of @MAFShysteria. Mostly just books I’ve read.

Katılım Nisan 2017
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My third time reading this and it might have been my favourite. Absolutely fantastic. Accidentally (but perfectly) timed before seeing the Extended Editions at the cinema.
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This one was a grind. I expected a ‘tense psychological thriller’ about a kidnapping but it was mostly repetitive boardroom meetings. Without much plot progression the cultural differences also became harder to understand. I won’t be reading volume two.
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A great description of a society under oppression but there was a slightly comic tone to it. It didn’t put me off hugely and maybe it was a translation issue but it did feel a little incongruous.
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@randomronil Thanks. I’ve heard the series is good. I’ll wait a while until I’ve had a little distance from the book and check it out.
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Like most sci-fi this is a bit derivative/generic but still an entertaining, if unsurprising, read. Might try the next one but not sure it’ll be worth all 9 books in the series.
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Sarah Whatman@SarahWhatman·
@omarstandup This is a fantastic book. If you haven’t already read it, I recommend Burnt Shadows by Kamila Shamsie. P.S. We are missing MAFSHysteria already. 😥
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Excellent. Epic but still immensely readable. Intimate familial characterisation while also touching on history & politics. Will read again (next time when less distracted by podcasting).
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I really appreciated the artistic skill of its predecessor but this one is even better. Far more plot driven and gripping as a consequence.
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Gets better every time I read it.
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That the world depicted has become more recognisable since this was written (to the point where the story was a little predictable) is scary and depressing. Very good.
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Much more magical realism than I’d anticipated when I bought this on a whim. I always struggle with that style (Bakelite robots raising an infant cyclops who has a corkscrew penis?!) but there was just enough plot for it not to drag.
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Perfect for when I was on a plane (not intended as a backhanded compliment).
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Omar Abid@omarstandup·
@southcott_laura Thanks for asking! There are some plans in the works but probably won’t be doing much until later in the year.🙏
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Lollycotts@southcott_laura·
@omarstandup Hi, are you doing any more podcasts or giving it a break since you've stopped MAFS Hysteria? 😭
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Omar Abid@omarstandup·
Very good. The interconnected characters did make it feel a bit like a TV drama but it’s extremely readable.
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A few people had told me this was too slow but it exceeded my expectations especially as it’s a period of history I’ve not had much interest in. It does require some concentration but the dream-like writing is excellent. Looking forward to the next part.
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It was ok but quite over written. Definitely epic but as a story ‘based on true events’ I was left wondering which bits had been exaggerated or invented.
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Omar Abid@omarstandup·
@jolawrence11 I’m still away! Just in a place with free WiFi and wanted to add to my ‘completed’ list of books before I forgot. I’ll be back in a few days.🙏
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Omar Abid@omarstandup·
My MIL dropped this round for me unsolicited as she knew I’d read the first two. I suppose it did fill an awkward gap between my previous book and taking another one away with me. It’s the same as it’s predecessors. It’s fine.🤷🏾‍♂️
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An engrossing and sometimes disturbing (record bidding war for the ‘mizuage’?!!) insight in a world I didn’t know much about. I can see why it’s been so popular.
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Exactly what I thought they’d be: a bit twee but entertaining/diverting enough to stop me being glued to my phone during podcast season.
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