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Top Teir Writing and Performance

Revisado: 01-26-24

I put off reading this for a long time because I figured I knew what it was about, understood the just of it, read work inspired by it, and didn't need to read the original work. This is true for some older classics, especially in Sci-fi, but not here.
The quality and power of Bradbury's writing changes everything! and Tim Robbins delivers a true stand-out performance. Don't put this off, it's worth every second.

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A Perfect Far Future SF tale

Revisado: 09-15-22

After feeling that Becky Chambers' Space Adventure books felt a little too soft and shallow, this filled the void I didn't know existed. It's very philosophical, and perhaps too deep for audio - I had to back track quite often and listen at 1x so that I could follow along with the trains of thought - but listening to this was quite an experience.
Nevertheless, the concepts both personal and political were fantastically fleshed out: free will, identity, what a perfect society would be, how much government control is too much. All these concepts were pushed to the edge, but in a way that never felt preachy.
At the same time, the story was excellent and gripping. I never felt like I knew what would happen next, and the stakes kept growing in unpredictable ways. It really blew me away.
I'm a big SF fan and this is possibly my new favourite book. I've already bought the sequel (but as a physical book).

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Dated, but fun

Revisado: 06-15-21

When the internet was just starting to become a thing, no one knew quite what it would do to society. Stephenson took a guess, added some William Gibson and some humour and swords, and created a really fun story.
Stephenson books are tricky on audio because he adds a lot of details and multiple perspectives, including the perspective of a cyborg super-dog in this case, so while I usually listen to books a little sped up, I couldn't in this case. Also, the intermission between chapters is odd and feels a little racist, though it turns out it's just an approximation of what Sumerian would sound like, but all this meant I wasn't too thrilled with the audio.
But overall, it was a fun ride for sure!

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Beautiful tribute to Fantasy and Books

Revisado: 10-01-20

This is exactly what I needed during this pandemic. a truly escapist book full of wonder and beautiful places. It doesn't hold back on relevance to the present world but helps you find hope and courage in the face of it. This is a must read!

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Filler, No Thriller

Revisado: 10-21-19

The whole book is pretty much setting up the next part of the series. very little actually happens in this one which I find very upsetting.
I have always liked not loved this series, mostly because it is light on concept and originality, but heavy on cool characters and excitement. This one had little character development and practically no excitement, so it was a huge let down.
I don't think I'm going to keep reading this series because what seemed like a fresh pre-civilization concept is falling into an old trope about elves, men, dwarves, with some people who can do magic and they have wars. Been there done that, and if you're going to just stretch the crap out of the story so you can keep putting out books every year, I'm out.

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Awesome Alchemy

Revisado: 03-31-19

This book is everything you expect and more. The alchemy history is well researched, and the alternative history it creates is compelling. It is a science history geek's delight.

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Fun and Clever

Revisado: 11-08-18

A little heavy on military action stuff and light on expansive ideas, but good fun!

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Not for new parents in a new house

Revisado: 11-01-18

Very chilling. Baby angle was tough to bear. I would've left the house. Stupid parents!

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Possibly the best one yet.

Revisado: 03-12-17

I love how relevant this book. Its views on humanity are simultaneously without forgiveness yet touching all the same. Philosophical but down-to-earth... in space.

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Really Fun Fantasy

Revisado: 01-31-17

Primitive humans (~500AD European technology/societies) interact with God-like creatures and begin to realize their worth. Great characters and a classic story with fun twists that you wish you caught onto earlier. This is just so enjoyable for Fantasy fans! This is apparently a prequel series but no knowledge of Sullivan's original series is necessary. I can't wait for the next one!

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