VA Basso

solid entry in series

Revisado: 04-13-25

Constant character growth, good story line. The final drawing room scenario was a bit overdramatic but in keeping with the tone and Tenor of all the previous stories.

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Much deeper than expected

Revisado: 10-14-24

While you don't have to be a Star Trek afficionado to enjoy this story, you get more out of it when you know more about the show. Having Will Weaton of TNG fame is just another meta reference. And this story is all about meta references. It's deeper than a surface send up of Trek, going into the whole idea of awareness and agency, the why of things and how unexpected interactions can have a wide ranging impact. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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In the house and in his head

Revisado: 05-18-24

Klavan's latest is the best so far. The characters are less stereotypical, the relationship between him and nemesis on campus better portrayed and the twists in the story well concealed. Enjoyed this one more than the previous, looking forward to the next.

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Strange indeed

Revisado: 05-06-24

Klavan has written a psychological thriller with less than perfect people as characters. More real than many spy/detective fiction, there are some areas where the charactization feels a bit superficial, relying on a shared cultural stereotype rather than a real investigation as to thoughts and motivation.

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Interesting premise, too graphic sex scenes.

Revisado: 06-26-23

I purchased due to premise of story, which was interesting enough as an adventure story. Did not expect the multiple graphic sex scenes. Did not feel they added to the story. Eventually it became apparent that the interesting premise was being used to get to the story of naked people grinding together. I will not be continuing this series.

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Good if rather predictable story, well performed.

Revisado: 09-24-22

The story requires familiar with the concepts of RPG games, and basic understanding of fantasy concepts and character types.

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Interesting Information

Revisado: 02-26-22

In general good info, but at times devolved into meaningless trivia, as in list of trail names.

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Science Fiction Noir

Revisado: 10-30-21

Very enjoyable tale well performed. Larry Correa takes liberties with an old idea from Larry Niven's "A Gift From Earth'" setting and puts an excellent hard boiled detective story on top of it. There are many loose ends in the story, enough to give you hope for more in this world line. Please, don't stop with this one Mr. Correa.

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valuable insights for today

Revisado: 02-20-21

Dr. Sowell provides spot on commentary and insights for today, not from feelings but from facts. The presentation is very accessible, no long winded recitation of numbers or economic theory, and the data is both understandable and outstanding. His thoughts on "middle man minorities" and "intertemporal comparisons" are vital to today's discussions. Also the difference between equity and equality is required to understand today's public discourse.

If you are at all interested in modern economic and political development, and in understanding black history in the United States, this is essential.

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Butcher captures Spider-Man

Revisado: 02-10-21

Jim Butcher, best known for the snarky and wise cracking wizard Harry Dresden takes his turn at the comic book icon, and succeeds in capturing the essence of the character. His portrayal of the now grown and married Peter Parker is a logical extension of the character in the classic comics. Not the high school student we've seen in the MCU nor the Toby Maguire college kid trying to make it, but a young science teacher trying hard to help kids who need it, be a supportive husband to his wife and be a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. All the wise cracking and fragile self confidence we've loved in the comic is present along with a legitimate confidence born of having "been there, done that" experience. Peter does come across as a bit of the trope of "science vs. magic", and as some one who gained superpowers (!) by being bitten by a radioactive spider not as accepting of things beyond his ken as you would hope, I do think Butcher wrote the character true. I hope he is able to play in this universe with these characters again. I really enjoyed this story.

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