Monthly Archives: October 2021

Book review: Eon by Greg Bear

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Bruncvik

With plenty of suspense and action, and interesting and original ideas, Eon would be an above average book.  But with the amazing scale of its setting, the book is much more than above average.  It’s a great book, which may … Continue reading →

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Book review: Finna by Nino Cipri

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Bruncvik

This Hugo-nominated novella doesn’t know what it wants to be.  Is it a multiverse-spanning adventure?  Or maybe a satire of our consumerist society?  Or perhaps it’s a redemption story of a failed relationship.  As soon as the reader thinks he … Continue reading →

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Book review: Heaven’s River (Bobiverse 4) by Dennis E. Taylor

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Bruncvik

Taylor’s books are a more mature version of John Scalzi’s space operas.  The characters are a little more believable, the plot and story slightly more plausible.  On the other hand, the writing style and language are just as pedestrian.  The … Continue reading →

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Book review: The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Bruncvik

This Hugo nominee for the best novella is remarkable in only one aspect: it’s wholly unremarkable.  The best I can say about this book is that it provides a pleasant short read, devoid of any immediate conflict or anything that … Continue reading →

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