Reviews and Comments

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Ursula K. Le Guin was a treasure.

I enjoy these series from Edward Robertson. The banter and sarcasm between Dante and Blays and other characters makes them more relatable than some traditional high fantasy books. This one took a little longer to read but possibly more to do with me being pressed for time rather than the book content. Looking forward to the next book to continue with the story.

I possibly enjoyed this more than Glass and Gardens: Solarpunk Summers.

I enjoy the casual banter between the main characters in this series. It differs from the original trilogy in that it isn't obvious who the ultimate antagonist is and what their goal is.

I read the original Mistborn trilogy a number of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's taken a while to get around to reading this series but I'm glad I did. I enjoy the unique forms of 'magic' Sanderson creates in his fantasy series.

It took me a long time to read this book for various reasons. I didn't find it as engaging as previous books in the series. It took a long time to read and I'm not sure if I read slower because I wasn't enjoying it, or if I didn't enjoy it as much because it took a long time to read.

As prequel to the first novel the plot meanders towards the known end point. I found the discovery of "mentalics", the entire basis of the second foundation too coincidental and unbelievable.

I enjoyed Foundation and Earth. Another reviewer pointed out that Asimov had written the series into a corner with nowhere to go. However, I would have enjoyed learning more about how the Galaxy evolved after "the decision".

That said, this book is an excellent prequel. Delving into Hari Seldon's first conception of Psychohistory and his initial time on Trantor. Going on the run from forces that want to control psychohistory he learns about the conditions on Trantor, history and different cultures that help him develop Psychohistory into a practical science.

The book also sheds light on events that happen in the previous books.

I enjoyed this book. It is a great follow up for "A life at Gorge River" written by Robert Long, Chris's Father. Interesting perspective on life having grown up so isolated and then integrating back in to regular society.

His adventures to some of the most extreme places in the world are incredibly inspiring, even more so when put in context of growing up so isolated.

I found this book a little difficult for the first few chapters as the author recounts his family history and early life through schooling. However it became more interesting as he begins travelling and ultimately moves to his small isolated hut in south Westland.

I finished the book inspired to visit and explore this wild part of New Zealand.

The first book in the Culture universe, 'Consider Phlebas' is written from the perspective of an outsider looking into the Culture. 'Player of Games' is written from the perspective of the Jernau Gurgeh who has lived their life entirely within the civilisation and we find out more about how the society works, it's politics, and the day to day lives of it's citizens.