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reviewed New Moon by Ian McDonald (Luna, #1)

Ian McDonald: New Moon (2015)

Review of 'New Moon' on 'Goodreads'

luna is one of my favourite trilogies. the moon’s harsh capitalist society is a great setting for the vivid and diverse characters. the story is amazing and full with politics and economy. great lgbtq rep. oh and a lots of sex scenes. a lot.

reviewed Authority by Jeff VanderMeer (Southern Reach, #2)

Jeff VanderMeer: Authority (Paperback, 2014)

"In the second volume of the Southern Reach Trilogy, questions are answered, stakes are raised, …

Review of 'Authority' on 'Goodreads'

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.

David Zane: Fyodor Dostoevskys Crime Punishment A Graphic Novel (2008, SelfMadeHero)

Review of 'Fyodor Dostoevskys Crime Punishment A Graphic Novel' on 'Goodreads'

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.

Fans have long wondered what happened to Ahsoka after she left the Jedi Order near …

Review of 'Ahsoka' on 'Goodreads'

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.

William Gibson: William Gibson Neuromancer Collection 4 Books Bundle (Paperback, 2017, Gollancz)

William Gibson Neuromancer Collection 4 Books Bundle With Gift Journal includes titles in this collection …

Review of 'William Gibson Neuromancer Collection 4 Books Bundle' on 'Goodreads'

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.

reviewed Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (Ready Player One, #1)

Ernest Cline, Ernest Cline (duplicate): Ready Player One (Paperback, 2011, Crown Publishers)

Ready Player One is a 2011 science fiction novel, and the debut novel of American …

Review of 'Ready Player One' on 'Goodreads'

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.

Leo Tolstoy: The Death of Ivan Ilych (2006, Waking Lion Press)

This satirical novella tells the story of the life and early death of a high …

Review of 'The Death of Ivan Ilych' on 'Goodreads'

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.

reviewed Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson (A Bantam spectra book)

Neal Stephenson: Snow Crash (Paperback, 2008, Bantam Spectra)

In reality, Hiro Protagonist delivers pizza for Uncle Enzo’s CosaNostra Pizza Inc., but in the …

Review of 'Snow Crash' on 'Goodreads'

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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