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Jeff Lemire, Max Fiumara, David Rubin: World of Black Hammer Omnibus Volume 1 (2023, Dark Horse Comics)

Review of 'World of Black Hammer Omnibus Volume 1' on 'Goodreads'

it's all solidly written, and the art is fantastic from front to back. but Lemire's writing can sometimes slip from thoughtful to solipsistic, which can kill the narrative momentum. still, i found the character writing to be fantastic, and he remains someone that i always want to hear from, because even the bad parts are part and parcel of the good.

reviewed Network Effect by Martha Wells (The Murderbot Diaries, #5)

Martha Wells: Network Effect (2020)

WINNER of the 2021 Hugo, Nebula and Locus Awards!

The first full-length novel in Martha …

Review of 'Network Effect' on 'Goodreads'

it's fine. it's written in that pithy voice-y tone that tends to grate during long periods. it's got heart, it's got violence, some neat twists, and a new SecUnit!
i liked it. wished i liked it more.