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Opinion: How the Ukraine War Changed My Perception of Science Fiction
Science fiction is fiction, not a textbook or current affairs work. Still, there are many subgenres, some of which are set in the real world, while others draw their timeline from the present time. Of course, there are plenty of … Continue reading
Book review: Angles of Attack (Frontlines 3) by Marko Kloos
The Frontlines series is somewhat original by portraying its protagonists as human, with their failings, desires and small joys, and by strictly using the point of view of its central character. There are no supermen, no overall strategic landscape from … Continue reading
Book review: In Fury Born by David Weber
In Fury Born has everything a fan of action science fiction could ask for. A sprawling space opera. Strong and personable characters. Intense combat with set pieces that jump straight from the pages. Emotionally charged aftermath that may be difficult … Continue reading
Book review: Wayward Galaxy by Jason Anspach and J. N. Chaney
The Soviets are back to their old tricks against the Americans. But this time, it’s warfare in space! This military science fiction is a wonderful return to the past, but with updated concepts and technology. I thoroughly enjoyed every bit … Continue reading
Book review: The Luna Missile Crisis by Jaime Castle and Rhett C. Bruno
Imagine a situation where the first manned space flight crashes into an alien spaceship nobody knew was there. Follow this up with a nuclear strike gone wrong. Top it up with a reconciliation with the aliens who decided to stay, … 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: Planetside by Michael Mammay
Planetside is a mixed bag. On one hand, Mammay has a refreshingly new spin at the prevailing military science fiction tropes, but on the other I found the writing and the characters a little jarring. This was a worthy and … Continue reading
Book Review: Terms of Enlistment (Frontlines 1) by Marko Kloos
Much to my delight, there is no shortage of military science fiction. To my even greater pleasure, Terms of Enlistment stands above the average. That’s not to say it’s in any way exceptional, but it’s got all the right ingredients … Continue reading
The Lost Fleet series by Jack Campbell: A Retrospective
Spanning 17 books in 12 years so far, The Lost Fleet and its offshoots are a monumental undertaking for its author, the retired US Navy officer writing under the pen name Jack Campbell. And even though the books are lacking … Continue reading