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Book review: The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley
Not every book needs to be highly original and well written to receive praise. Sometimes, all it takes is to slap an interesting twist on a highly derivative work, and the reader will think about the story well past the … Continue reading
Book review: Live Free or Die (Troy Rising 1) by John Ringo
At a time when the vast majority of science fiction is bleak and technology is portrayed as potentially disastrous, all optimistic, forward-thinking works deserve special attention. Be it Taylor’s Bobiverse or Weir’s Project Hail Mary, readers like me appreciate true … Continue reading
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
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