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An entertaining deep dive into the world, gameplay, and evolution of the hugely successful Assassin’s …
My very kind girlfriend got me a early copy of this from the University of Minnesota press, very excited to see what The #Homestuck and #StephenKing podcast guy has to say about Assassins Creed.
The author shows that before there was money, there was debt. For 5,000 years humans …
Starting in on another by one of my more respected thinkers, David Graeber.
Yet another fun one in the Manticore Ascendent series. My only minor complaint is that the conclusion . . . concludes too rapidly. I'd love to let the ending breathe a touch more. This is somewhat common with Zahn in my experience, but it's truly a minor quibble.
Did I like it? Yes
Did I have fun? Yes
Was it good? Yes
Positive side of all my standard questions, nice!
Yet another fun one in the Manticore Ascendent series. My only minor complaint is that the conclusion . . . concludes too rapidly. I'd love to let the ending breathe a touch more. This is somewhat common with Zahn in my experience, but it's truly a minor quibble.
Did I like it? Yes
Did I have fun? Yes
Was it good? Yes
Positive side of all my standard questions, nice!
Mark Vogel is like the older brother Stefan Riley never had, until one day he …
Engaging for sure, but the ending feels so rushed I almost wonder if the publisher split it? I'm almost obligated to find a copy of the sequel (none in my library system yet, alas) and give it a read.
Despite that, I found it enjoyable and a great thought-starter on gender, in addition to being a nice character piece. Was it good? Yes. Did I like it? Yes. Did I have fun? Yes. It checks all the boxes, folks!
Engaging for sure, but the ending feels so rushed I almost wonder if the publisher split it? I'm almost obligated to find a copy of the sequel (none in my library system yet, alas) and give it a read.
Despite that, I found it enjoyable and a great thought-starter on gender, in addition to being a nice character piece. Was it good? Yes. Did I like it? Yes. Did I have fun? Yes. It checks all the boxes, folks!
All his life, Sixth of the Dusk has been a traditional trapper of Aviar—the supernatural …
A very fun book. I do wonder how it would play if you weren't familiar with the way the Cognitive Realm works.
A very fun book. I do wonder how it would play if you weren't familiar with the way the Cognitive Realm works.
All his life, Sixth of the Dusk has been a traditional trapper of Aviar—the supernatural …
Just got the email with the digital edition, starting soon!
Highly unusual After the Holocaust novel. In the far future, 20th century texts are preserved …
I was reading this for #ShelvedByGenre, and I have to say I liked each section less and less. The commentary on the (proposed) cyclic nature of time and the ideas that the seeds of empire are within all human efforts are interesting, for sure, but frankly I found it all depressing to read. (This tracks with Walter M. Miller Jr. being a very depressed man, working through the horrors of WWII.) I will say I found the first section to be a quite excellent novella on its own terms. (It's my understanding that the novel is a fix-up; part of my dislike is the large changes in tone and feel.)
My usual questions: Was it good? Yes Did I have fun? Yes Did I like it? Not so much
I was reading this for #ShelvedByGenre, and I have to say I liked each section less and less. The commentary on the (proposed) cyclic nature of time and the ideas that the seeds of empire are within all human efforts are interesting, for sure, but frankly I found it all depressing to read. (This tracks with Walter M. Miller Jr. being a very depressed man, working through the horrors of WWII.) I will say I found the first section to be a quite excellent novella on its own terms. (It's my understanding that the novel is a fix-up; part of my dislike is the large changes in tone and feel.)
My usual questions: Was it good? Yes Did I have fun? Yes Did I like it? Not so much
When their thirteen-year-old daughter Barbara goes missing at summer camp, all eyes fall on the …
I do love a book that has a complex structure, and this deftly weaves back and forth across decades, months and days to tell the story. The mystery is pretty good but the real star is the themes of family, alienation and otherness. I would have loved more, but then I always do; the pose is fairly workmanlike but I cannot identify anything actually lacking with it, this is purely personal preference.
Did I like it? yes Was it good? yes Did I have fun? yes
3/3, I'd recommend to almost anyone.
I do love a book that has a complex structure, and this deftly weaves back and forth across decades, months and days to tell the story. The mystery is pretty good but the real star is the themes of family, alienation and otherness. I would have loved more, but then I always do; the pose is fairly workmanlike but I cannot identify anything actually lacking with it, this is purely personal preference.
Did I like it? yes Was it good? yes Did I have fun? yes
3/3, I'd recommend to almost anyone.
"Toby is a happy-go-lucky charmer who's dodged a scrape at work and is celebrating with …
My usual three questions: Was it good? Yes Did I like it? Yes Did I have fun? No This is an unusual octant to be in. I'm quite sure a deeper reading would be rewarded, but I simply don't have the urge to. Our protagonist is expertly and fully broken down, but he's not really built back into . . . anything. Which is a perfectly valid, even interesting literary choice, it's just not something I enjoyed overly much.
My usual three questions: Was it good? Yes Did I like it? Yes Did I have fun? No This is an unusual octant to be in. I'm quite sure a deeper reading would be rewarded, but I simply don't have the urge to. Our protagonist is expertly and fully broken down, but he's not really built back into . . . anything. Which is a perfectly valid, even interesting literary choice, it's just not something I enjoyed overly much.
Fascinating and informative book. I loved the emphasis on the role of chance in biological history, the idea that no species or ecosystem is inevitable. Following a single location through time across the extinction event allowed for a great look at change. Could probably have used one more pass by an editor, but I still easily recommend it to anyone interested.
It is the year 1327. Franciscans in an Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, but …
Just as engaging the second time around. I highly recommend to anyone.
It is the year 1327. Franciscans in an Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, but …
Content warning Late Name of the Rose Spoilers
Day 6, and wouldn't you know it, the librarian has died now! It's pretty clear what's going on if you already know what's in the book everyone's searching for, but of course our protagonists don't.
It is the year 1327. Franciscans in an Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, but …
Day three draws to a close. Many signs and the things they signify are known, and many things are not known. The impending imperial envoy looms large over us . . .
It is the year 1327. Franciscans in an Italian abbey are suspected of heresy, but …
Content warning Spoilers for Name of the Rose, Second Day
Just had the first run at the library, where our dear heroes almost got trapped by the labyrinth. I remember being so excited to get a glimpse so soon; many writers would have held off until later.
