I have a broad range of interests which is reflected in my reading. I generally read Sci-fi and Fantasy for relaxation, with some historical fiction.
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This anthology envisions winters of the future, with stories of scientists working together to protect narwhals from an oil spill, …
Mistborn: Shadows of Self is a high fantasy novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. …
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.
"Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is on the verge of modernity, with railroads to …
"Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is on the verge …
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.
The man known as Cheradenine Zakalwe was one of Special Circumstances' foremost agents, changing the destiny of planets to suit …
After touring the rural areas of Panga, Sibling Dex (a Tea Monk of some renown) and Mosscap (a robot sent …
It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en …
It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en …
During the whole Foundation series, one man has always had his hand in the development of a galaxy. Merely hinted …
During the whole Foundation series, one man has always had his hand in the development …
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.
Prelude to Foundation is a novel by American writer Isaac Asimov, published in 1988. It …
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.
Prelude to Foundation is a novel by American writer Isaac Asimov, published in 1988. It is one of two prequels …
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.
