The Last Colony by John ScalziMy rating: 4 of 5 starsFinished! … this one a few days back, only now got to sit down and write my thoughts on it. The third book on Scalzi's "Old Man's War" series goes to some extra length to explain the life and politics behind colonies in the Colonial … Continue reading Book review time: The Last Colony (Old Man’s War #3)
Book review time: The Ghost Brigades (Old Man’s War #2)
The Ghost Brigades by John ScalziMy rating: 4 of 5 starsScalzi writes easy to follow prose and stories. There is nothing outerly innovative in this series so far, however I am following along, and enjoying the ride. It is my first science-fiction forage in a long time, after setting camp in the more traditional fantasy … Continue reading Book review time: The Ghost Brigades (Old Man’s War #2)
Book review time: A Little Hatred
A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read this book in 6 days. Pardon me, I wanted to say I devoured this book in 6 days. Literally couldn't put it away, and kept me reading at night. Flipping pages and dreading for MORE. The only consolation to ending A … Continue reading Book review time: A Little Hatred
Book review time: Mort (Discworld #4)
Mort by Terry Pratchett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Sir Pratchett at his best. Effortless reading, engaging characters, narrative, world-building and unexpected twists. This book has it all, and I just devoured it in record time. That's yet another positive: the book doesn't overstay its welcome, as many other fantasy series where excessive page … Continue reading Book review time: Mort (Discworld #4)
Book review time: The Jennifer Morgue (Laundry Files #2)
The Jennifer Morgue by Charles Stross My rating: 3 of 5 stars Was an entertaining read. We have recurring characters from the first installment (Bob, Angleton, Mo, Pinky & Brain), and some new ones to boot. But in terms of plot and story, there would be no harm in reading this second book first, at … Continue reading Book review time: The Jennifer Morgue (Laundry Files #2)
Book review time: Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker My rating: 1 of 5 stars A priori, this book by Dr. Walker fills in a very interesting premise: we sleep too little, and the consequences of it are devastating for our health conditions. As with many pop science volumes, a certain simplification … Continue reading Book review time: Why We Sleep
Book review time: Norse Mythology
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really like the bits Neil Gaiman's work that I've encountered in the past: Neverwhere, American Gods, Sandman. This, as an adaptation (or re-imagination?) of mythical nordic tales, probably feeds less on the nu-fantasy more prominent of other works. First, on the format of … Continue reading Book review time: Norse Mythology
Book review time: Never Split the Difference
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss This book has a lot of meat in the bones. It is punchy and factual, and I can't wait to put the learning in practice. Voss is an ex-FBI negotiator. Used to handle with terrorists, kidnappers, and other scum. His psychology and applied methods are practical and based … Continue reading Book review time: Never Split the Difference
Book review time: Shoe Dog
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was excellent. So many anecdotes on the beginnings of one of the biggest apparel companies in the world, accounted for on a very personal level. There are wisdom nuggets and takeaways scattered throughout. So many … Continue reading Book review time: Shoe Dog
Book review time: Maze of the Blue Medusa
Maze of the Blue Medusa by Zak Sabbath My rating: 4 of 5 stars I'm really torn on this one. It's meant to be a tabletop role-playing game supplement, a mega-dungeon at that. Some of the art is bizarre and very unique, and it takes an acquired taste to dig it. I did. For the … Continue reading Book review time: Maze of the Blue Medusa
