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Classic Review: The Invincible by Stanislaw Lem
The Invincible is a truly revolutionary work. It makes bold predictions that have become the norm in later science fiction (and partially in science), serves as one of the best examples of classic idea-driven sci-fi works, and yet it still … Continue reading
Modern classic: Permafrost by Alastair Reynolds
There are two kinds of time travel novels. Those that… Ah, scratch that. There are all sorts of time travel stories, but the only ones I find interesting are those that focus on the time travel paradox. Not some kind … Continue reading
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Book review: The Doors of Eden by Adrian Tchaikovsky
The Doors of Eden is a high concept book with great build-up, which still falls short due to the human element. Some of the passages are fascinating and the entire concept is intriguing, but the protagonists fall flat and are … Continue reading
Book review: Existence by David Brin
What a bargain! Two and a half books for the price of one! But wait; there is more! You get three different sub-genres of science fiction, biting commentary on current social issues, environmentalism, uplift of species, first contact with aliens, … Continue reading
Classic Review: Gateway (Heechee Saga 1) by Frederik Pohl
Very few books manage to win the triple crown of Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards, and Gateway is one of the most deserving ones. It features compelling worldbuilding, a very imperfect yet relatable narrator, a mystery that manages to remain … Continue reading
Book review: The Quantum Magician by Derek Künsken
A fast-paced heist on a galactic scale, a universe full of wildly imaginative human variants, and a narrative with a tight internal logic all combine to form a very entertaining book, which almost reaches my imaginary rank of a modern … Continue reading
Flash review: Quandary Aminu vs The Butterfly Man by Rich Larson
Sometimes I don’t even realize I need a change of pace until it happens. After months of science fiction that was either slow and ponderous, or fast on a galactic scale (where everything is slow anyway), a story that takes … Continue reading
Book review: Ninefox Gambit (The Machineries of Empire 1) by Yoon Ha Lee
This short and relatively inoffensive book has become quite polarizing in the SF circles. Some fans loved the novel enough to nominate it for the Hugo award. Others were dismayed by the needlessly difficult writing style. I see it as … Continue reading
Modern classic: Seven Surrenders (Terra Ignota 2) by Ada Palmer
A book of the caliber of Too Like the Lighting is difficult to emulate, especially with a sequel that is designed to be a direct continuation of the first book. Palmer manages to do just that with yet another exceptional … Continue reading
Book review: VALIS by Philip K. Dick
Let me begin by saying that VALIS is not science fiction. It is not a good book, either. It barely holds a plot, and instead contains little less than incoherent ramblings and conspiracy theories from a very disturbed mind, which … Continue reading