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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 …

Nearly Perfect

An absolute classic masterpiece of cyberpunk with social commentary and themes just as relevant today as when it was written. Marred by its creepy obsession with a 15 year old character.

Ruthanna Emrys: A Half-Built Garden (2022, Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom)

On a warm March night in 2083, Judy Wallach-Stevens wakes to a warning of unknown …

Review of 'A Half-Built Garden' on 'Goodreads'

Really excellent SciFi, described by the author as "diaperpunk" but I'd argue also in the vein of solarpunk. I have some issues with the central premise seemingly involving a forced conflict (where no side sems to entertain a compromise until the end). But it's thoughtful and unique and makes you think in the ways good SciFi does, and therefore still well worth the read.

Review of 'This Book Could Help' on 'Goodreads'

I really enjoyed everything in this book. It was a wonder to read through and reflect on. I love the simple, straightforward way it talks about things. My only wish is that it was longer, maybe with a wider variety of examples or longer quotes from a wider variety of men.