Really enjoyable reading, although I felt like the depth and quality of explanations deteriorated a little towards the end.
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adelaide reviewed Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Children of Time, #1)
adelaide reviewed The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons
Hyperion by Dan Simmons (Hyperion Cantos, #1)
On the world called Hyperion, beyond the reach of galactic law, waits a creature called the Shrike. There are those …
adelaide reviewed New Moon by Ian McDonald (Luna, #1)
adelaide reviewed Anna ʹEdes by Kosztolányi, Dezső (Quartet encounters)
adelaide reviewed Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
Review of 'Sea of Tranquility' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
whoaa... outstanding twist, i loved the way the author gradually hinted at the possible complication and outcome of the plot. i wish we'd heard more about mirella though.
adelaide reviewed Authority by Jeff VanderMeer (Southern Reach, #2)
Review of 'Authority' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
As vivid and animated "Annihilation" was, this novel was dragged-out text of boredom for the first two thirds. Despite this, I think the last few chapters are worth the trouble, and the overall experience is alright.
adelaide reviewed Acceptance by Jeff VanderMeer (The Southern Reach Trilogy, #3)
Review of 'Fyodor Dostoevskys Crime Punishment A Graphic Novel' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
No wonder that Crime and Punishment is widely regarded as one of the most influental novels of all time. It is philosophical, emotional, deep and complex, a truly enjoyable read. I generally dislike russian realism, but this novel is a big exception for me.
adelaide reviewed Ahsoka by E. K. Johnston (No)
Review of 'Ahsoka' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
As it remains unsure whether "Ahsoka" is still part of the canon, I cannot exaggerate enough that this is the definite best Star Wars novel, and is one of the truest representations of the titular character.
Review of 'William Gibson Neuromancer Collection 4 Books Bundle' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
My main thought throughout this novel was "what the hell is going on?" Neuromancer is a little difficult to follow, but certainly is an important fulcrum of the cyberpunk genre. Sci-fi fans will find it rather captivating, but the layman can enjoy it as well.
adelaide reviewed Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (Ready Player One, #1)
Review of 'Ready Player One' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Fast-paced story, swiftly unfolding yet deep characters, and decent worldbuilding best describe this novel. Despite all of this, I still cannot say that it's an unique book, as the atmosphere and worldview of older cyberpunk pieces leak into Ready Player One too much. A fun read, but not as deep as Neuromancer or Snow Crash.
adelaide reviewed The Death of Ivan Ilych by Leo Tolstoy
Review of 'The Death of Ivan Ilych' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
Interesting and captivating portrayal of a lonely death after a slowly deteriorating mental and physical state. Episodic and unnecessary paragraphs are common in this novella nonetheless, which made it difficult to enjoy for me.
adelaide reviewed Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson (A Bantam spectra book)
Review of 'Snow Crash' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
A defining book of the cyberpunk genre, I enjoyed reading this novel thoroughly. Although captivating, the occasional bursts of lore explanation introduced just a little hint of boredom to my reading experience. Additionally, I was often left confused (not the good kind) about some plot elements, with this confusion only being alleviated a few chapters later. Despite these hardships, I still loved Snow Crash, and I recommend it to anybody interested in cyberpunk or dystopian science fiction.
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