Yes, this is every bit as good as your geeky friends say that it is. Absorbing, entertaining, and anchored by its authenticity and technical accuracy.
Simply a great read. Recommend it to your geeky friends.
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PAgent rated Penric and the Shaman: 5 stars
PAgent rated Ancillary Mercy: 5 stars
Ancillary Mercy by Ann Leckie (Imperial Radch, #3)
For just a moment, things seem to be under control for the soldier known as Breq.
Then a search of …
PAgent rated Pet goats & pap smears: 3 stars
Pamela Wible: Pet goats & pap smears (2012)
Pet goats & pap smears by Pamela Wible
Experience the life of doctors and patients. Discover remedies for various conditions, how to lower your medical bills, and secure …
PAgent rated Escape from hell: 3 stars
Escape from hell by Larry Niven
Having recently escaped from hell, Allan Carpenter is haunted by the imprisonment of unfairly tortured souls and partners with suicide-victim …
PAgent rated Ancillary Sword: 4 stars
Ancillary Sword by Ann Leckie (Imperial Radch, #2)
Seeking atonement for past crimes, Breq takes on a mission as captain of a troublesome new crew of Radchai soldiers, …
PAgent rated Ancillary Justice: 4 stars
Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie (Imperial Radch, #1)
On a remote, icy planet, the soldier known as Breq is drawing closer to completing her quest.
Once, she was …
PAgent rated Science of Discworld: 3 stars
Science of Discworld by Terry Pratchett
Contains a story by Terry Pratchett, around which Stewart and Cohen write about the Discworld.
PAgent rated The Planetary Omnibus: 5 stars
The Planetary Omnibus by Warren Ellis (Planetary #1-4)
Planetary has been hailed as a timeless story that turned modern superhero conventions on their heads.
Written by Warren Ellis …
PAgent rated The Salmon of Doubt: 2 stars
The Salmon of Doubt by Douglas Adams
On Friday, May 11, 2001, the world mourned the untimely passing of Douglas Adams, beloved creator of The Hitchhiker's Guide …
PAgent rated War maid's choice: 4 stars
War maid's choice by David Weber
The Dark Gods' conquest of the continent of Norfressa will give them control of an entire universe.
The wizard lords …
PAgent rated North Star over My Shoulder: 5 stars
PAgent reviewed The Martian by Andy Weir
Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on …