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Author Archives: Bruncvik
Book review: Fall; or, Dodge in Hell by Neal Stephenson
In a sense, Fall is a typical Stephenson novel. It has all the hallmarks of an author who is constantly evolving, refining his style and endlessly polishing his prose, so that not a single word or comma is out of … Continue reading
TV Review: Star Trek: Picard, Season 1
It’s quite difficult to describe the latest Star Trek offering, especially to a fan. One may attempt to say that it boldly goes to where no other Star Treks went before (sorry). Others may call it an unnecessary fan service … Continue reading
Classic Review: Anvil of Stars by Greg Bear
It is not too often that a sequel outshines its predecessor, but Anvil of Stars does it with style and aplomb. It is expansive, imaginative and still very human. It presents questions of morality and revenge, features believable character development … Continue reading
Book Review: Will Destroy the Galaxy for Cash by Yahtzee Croshaw
The sequel to the supremely funny Will Save the Galaxy for Food leaves a lot to be desired. It still features more of the same humor, but the worldbuilding has dissipated in favor of action, and the gradual discovery of … Continue reading
On the Importance of Beds in Science Fiction
Humans spend about a third of their lives sleeping. Quality of our sleep may vary, but we are creatures of comfort, and prefer a good sleep over a bad one. This may sound self-evident, but apparently, it’s not always so. … Continue reading
Book review: The Forge of God by Greg Bear
The Forge of God is one of the most depressing science fiction books I’ve ever read. It is apocalyptic in a way a Hollywood movie could never replicate: even though the story takes place on a global scale, the very … Continue reading
Book review: A Perfect Machine by Brett Savory
A Prefect Machine is sometimes described as a science fiction story. It is not. While it may have some sci-fi elements, it’s an amalgamation of young adult fiction, mystery, urban fantasy and cosmic horror. It creates many more questions than … Continue reading
Book review: Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers
Third in the Wayfarers series, Record of a Spaceborn Few retains the charm of its two predecessors. Just like the previous book, it is only loosely connected to either of the two older novels, and just as the previous titles, … Continue reading
Book review: The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. by Neal Stephenson and Nicole Galland
Magic is real. Time travel is real. And there’s a military-operated startup that has the technology to make both happen. But what if they were too successful? Will those with the passion for the technology still run the show, or … Continue reading
Modern Classic: A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers
It’s very rare to find a sequel to an already superb book, which maintains the quality in some respects and actually increases it in others. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet was an excellent, endearing book with great … Continue reading