A legal review
4 stars
13 years old. And dated, but undated too. Lazy recommrndations mean we should probably have more economic and moral arguments, and the last chapter feels rushed. But Andy isn't finished yet you feel
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Olap@bookwyrm.social reviewed Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon
After reading "Last and First Men", I approached Olaf's next masterpiece, "Star Maker" ( first …
Long, rambling, but profound
3 stars
Yet who makes the makers?
Great start and finish. Overuse of the indescribable, that Olaf then does describe. Not one for dialog or action fans, questions about nature, philosophy, metaphysics, and religion all present here. 1937 is apparent, but not at the forefront, a true pre-atomic sci-fi that would never get published today
Olap@bookwyrm.social reviewed Animal Farm by George Orwell
When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master, Mr Jones, and take over …
Thinly veiled communism
3 stars
Well, power corrupts, and leaders are all evil. Short at least, and will stick with you. Would liked to have seen Snowball have a final say
"Jane Kamali is an agent for the Justified. Her mission: to recruit children with miraculous …
Easy reading pulp
4 stars
All action, all the time. World building every chapter. Characters so shallow they need another 2 books. Ate through it
Astrid is returning home from art school on Mars, looking for inspiration. Darling is fleeing …
Orcadian tour de force
4 stars
The sci-fi draws you in, the prose keep you there