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Author Archives: Bruncvik
Hugos 2020 – Short Stories
This year, the short story ballot was very strong. Unlike the last few years, the stories feel complete, gradually tapering off instead of an abrupt ending, and they all made actual sense to me. I found it quite difficult to … Continue reading
Philip K. Dick vs. Hollywood, Part 2: Paycheck
A blockbuster movie directed by John Woo and starring no less than four A-list actors at the height of their popularity, in a movie based on Philip K. Dick’s short story. What could go possibly wrong? Well, a lot of … Continue reading
Book Review: The Last Emperox (Interdependency 3) by John Scalzi
The Interdependency series is one of the rare trilogies where each sequel gets better than the previous book, and despite a single linear storyline, each novel has its own distinct character. I was unimpressed with the first book, considered the … Continue reading
Philip K. Dick vs. Hollywood, Part 1: Second Variety
Philip K. Dick’s work had been hot property for Hollywood studios for decades. It’s not all that surprising to see why. Most of the works that made it to film feature a novel concept, around which a skilled screenwriter can … Continue reading
Book Review: Lines of Departure by Marko Kloos
Lines of Departure is the second book in the Frontlines series. It is a solid piece of military science fiction, with plausible main characters and a story that goes beyond the usual futuristic action. There is more character development than … Continue reading
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