stibbons started reading The Odyssey by Homer
The Odyssey is one of the oldest works of Western literature, dating back to classical …
OK fine.
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stibbons reviewed Autonomous by Annalee Newitz
Autonomous features a rakish female pharmaceutical pirate named Jack who traverses the world in her …
Solid, well-paced read
4 stars
There's a lot happening in this book that I feel poorly-placed to comment on. But it's a very enjoyable story.
There's a lot happening in this book that I feel poorly-placed to comment on. But it's a very enjoyable story.
stibbons reviewed Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz
From sci-fi visionary and acclaimed author Annalee Newitz comes Automatic Noodle, a cozy near-future novella …
Automatic Noodle
4 stars
A little too cutesy-San-Franciscan for my taste. But deeply pleasant nonetheless. I'll be seeking out more from Newitz I think.
A little too cutesy-San-Franciscan for my taste. But deeply pleasant nonetheless. I'll be seeking out more from Newitz I think.
stibbons started reading Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz
From sci-fi visionary and acclaimed author Annalee Newitz comes Automatic Noodle, a cozy near-future novella …
Merry bookmas!
stibbons reviewed The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
The Da Vinci Code is a 2003 mystery thriller novel by Dan Brown. It is …
I don't regret this
3 stars
Look, it's fine. I think most of my enjoyment comes from reading it shortly after spending a few days in Paris and London.
Look, it's fine. I think most of my enjoyment comes from reading it shortly after spending a few days in Paris and London.
stibbons started reading The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
The Da Vinci Code is a 2003 mystery thriller novel by Dan Brown. It is …
My wife was startled to learn I'd never read this. And it somehow wound up on my holiday list. 🤷
My wife was startled to learn I'd never read this. And it somehow wound up on my holiday list. 🤷
stibbons reviewed Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1) by John Scalzi
John Scalzi channels Robert Heinlein (including a wry sense of humor) in a novel about …
Fine
4 stars
Not what I usually go for, but enjoyable enough.
stibbons reviewed The AI Con by Emily M. Bender
A smart, incisive take-down of the bogus claims being made about so-called ‘artificial intelligence’, exposing …
Brief review
5 stars
Wavers between horrific, depressing and energising. I'm going to be rereading this, especially the last chapter
Wavers between horrific, depressing and energising. I'm going to be rereading this, especially the last chapter
stibbons reviewed Shards of Loyalty by Steven Hoefer
Interesting if a little laboured
3 stars
Still liking this series, but this one just didn't grab me as much. The added twist just doesn't work as well for me I think.
Still liking this series, but this one just didn't grab me as much. The added twist just doesn't work as well for me I think.
stibbons reviewed Faults of Perception by Steven Hoefer (Embassy, #2)
Engaging read
4 stars
My favourite Embassy book so far. I don't do murder(-ish) mysteries often, but this one was a fun and captivating one.
My favourite Embassy book so far. I don't do murder(-ish) mysteries often, but this one was a fun and captivating one.
stibbons reviewed Clash of Cultures by Steven Hoefer (Embassy, #1)
It's fine
4 stars
I really liked the concept, and the direction the story took surprised me. Fun enough to keep reading.
stibbons stopped reading The First Astronomers by Duane Hamacher with Elders and Knowledge Holders
I didn't make it very far through this. The first few chapters are a series of stories about how the stars and moon are referred to in different cultures. It's interesting but disjointed - if there's an overarching narrative here it's gone right over this layperson's head and I just couldn't bring myself to give it the time it needed.
I didn't make it very far through this. The first few chapters are a series of stories about how the stars and moon are referred to in different cultures. It's interesting but disjointed - if there's an overarching narrative here it's gone right over this layperson's head and I just couldn't bring myself to give it the time it needed.
stibbons started reading The First Astronomers by Duane Hamacher with Elders and Knowledge Holders
An accidental find looking for local Aboriginal history in my library.
stibbons reviewed A City On Mars by Zach Weinersmith
Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away—no climate …
Sorry, Watney
4 stars
Enjoyable, very thoroughly researched book discussing the impracticalities of off-world settlement. Covers a much broader range than I was expecting, too, attempting to explain technology, sociology, biology, as well as the legal and geopolitical problems.
stibbons started reading A City On Mars by Zach Weinersmith
Earth is not well. The promise of starting life anew somewhere far, far away—no climate …
I bought this after listening to an interview with the author on ABC's Conversations program. While driving to Parkes to go to an astronomical society meeting.
I really enjoyed the interview, and half a chapter in to this book it's agreeing with me as well. The impression I've gotten so far is that it's a solid if very pop-sci dive in to why we're not settling on the moon or Mars any time soon.
I bought this after listening to an interview with the author on ABC's Conversations program. While driving to Parkes to go to an astronomical society meeting.
I really enjoyed the interview, and half a chapter in to this book it's agreeing with me as well. The impression I've gotten so far is that it's a solid if very pop-sci dive in to why we're not settling on the moon or Mars any time soon.