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Book review: Termination Shock by Neal Stephenson
I must confess that I have a problem with Neal Stephenson. Based on his past performance, I have high expectations for his works, so even when he delivers something as technically proficient as Termination Shock, with interesting ideas that hit … Continue reading
Book review: Terminal World by Alastair Reynolds
I have somewhat mixed feelings about this book. On one side, Reynolds is one of my favorite contemporary authors, and this book clearly served as influence for the successful Broken Earth trilogy by N. K. Jemisin. On the other, this … Continue reading
Book review: Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
Futuristic westerns in a dystopian future are a dime a dozen, and this one does not stand out. The novella is very expertly written and provides for some pleasant reading, but wastes its potential for worldbuilding and character development and … Continue reading
Movie review: The Tomorrow War (2021)
The Tomorrow War is this generation’s Independence Day. It’s intense, amazing, with great action sequences, a little bit of humor and emotion. All characters are relatable, and the outcome is happy. It is also dumb as heck, with logical holes … Continue reading
Book review: To Be Taught, if Fortunate by Becky Chambers
Becky Chambers has quickly become one of my favorite new authors, with her unconventional, humane view of science fiction settings. Her characters are almost always likable, conflict is kept at a minimum, and the resolution is usually peaceful. She looks … Continue reading
Modern Classic: The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
The Windup Girl is essential reading for the early 21st century. It deals with incredibly important themes in an accessible and very engaging fashion. The characters are all well fleshed out, the story is plausible, and the setting is exotic … Continue reading
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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: The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal
The Calculating Stars is a superbly written alternate history story, which mixes some very recent concepts and ideas with 1950s social norms. It offers well developed characters, which the reader can get easily emotionally attached to, as well as sound … Continue reading
Book review: Gods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach by Kelly Robson
The Lucky Peach is one of the most compelling time travel stories I’ve read in the recent years. In an age when almost every viable trope in the time travel subgenre had been explored, Robson makes the wise choice of … Continue reading
Book Review: Trail of Lighting by Rebecca Roanhorse
Trail of Lighting is yet another highly praised title from Rebecca Roanhorse. After universal acclaim for her short story in 2018, when she took home the Hugo, Nebula and a few other awards, this book got nominated for the Best … Continue reading