Benjamin Goldberg from Suffolk, Virginia @bnmng@assortedflotsam.com
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Six remarkable stories from a master of modern science fiction. Octavia E. Butler's classic "Bloodchild," …
I've only read the first three stories so far but even if the rest of the book is duds, I still recommend it. The stories are creepy - which I personally like but you might not -, but their thought-provoking and fascinating
Although the target audience is Australians, this book is very much about what happened and is happening in the United States, and is an excellent resource for anyone looking to fight disinformation. Importantly, this book explains what to do and what not to do when encountering disinformation, and why what comes naturally, like pointing out facts, usually doesn't work
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity …
As with The Martian, this book is over the top with the heroic solutions to unsolvable problems, but it was still fantastic.
When Colorado carpenter Gary Adams spots two mysterious creatures in the woods near his house, …
One star seems unfair but Goodreads's "two stars" rating is described as "it was ok", and this book was not ok. The worst part about the book is that the worst part is the end, so you have to read the whole thing to realize how bad it is. The rest of the book is ok. The characters are cliché - even caricatures of clichés, but the story is exciting enough to keep the pages turning while the reader anticipates what must be a breathtaking ending. The title must refer to something, right? But the title doesn't refer to anything and there is no breathtaking ending. It's like the author is a parent telling an exciting story to his child, but just when they get to the good part they realize it's past bedtime and say, "And then the knight escapes with the princess and they live happily every after. …
One star seems unfair but Goodreads's "two stars" rating is described as "it was ok", and this book was not ok. The worst part about the book is that the worst part is the end, so you have to read the whole thing to realize how bad it is. The rest of the book is ok. The characters are cliché - even caricatures of clichés, but the story is exciting enough to keep the pages turning while the reader anticipates what must be a breathtaking ending. The title must refer to something, right? But the title doesn't refer to anything and there is no breathtaking ending. It's like the author is a parent telling an exciting story to his child, but just when they get to the good part they realize it's past bedtime and say, "And then the knight escapes with the princess and they live happily every after. The end."
Puts in perspective America's cause and reaction to the growing authoritarianism around the world. A little long in parts but well written and truthful.
A very good spy novel without over-the-top sex scenes, car chases, or superhuman feats.
It's as good as everyone says it is.
I liked it. It was exciting and had some nice plot turns.
We are live, we are live, we are live . . .
Helen Vectorovich holds …
I hope 3 is understood to be a positive rating. I liked it.
