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Her best work in the Hainish Cycle

Revisado: 08-09-24

I have listened to three of Le Guin’s science fiction works, including her most popular, The Left-Hand of Darkness, and although the thought experiments are equally provoking, it is the nuance and development of the characters that outshines the others.

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Builds more on mystery than character

Revisado: 06-05-24

It might be that I am judging earlier Sanderson on his later works or finding the simpler writing and over explaining in dialogue to recolor (no pun intended) his writings overall, but I find the magic systems and their use and the whodunnit to be the only compelling part of the story.

But unfortunately, I also feel it exposes his overall Cosmere aim: tell the same story of mortals becoming gods through unique magic systems.

Minor spoiler: I personally also have a really hard time for there to not be more pushback within the story over a 17-year-old girl being given to child a 50-year-old king’s heir.

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Timely biography

Revisado: 08-08-23

I read Peterson’s memoir, so at first I wasn’t sure a need to step into his life again from a biographical standpoint.

But it turns out I did.

These personal reflections and candor from journals helps add depth and color to an already detailed account of Eugene’s life.

It is a prophetic call to the harried, divisive day of our church (and culture) to strive toward presence, slowness to speak, quickness toward unity.

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Adding nuance to generally overlooked story

Revisado: 02-13-23

I appreciate the disclaimer from the outset that this story is not black-and-white, but the narrator and reporting team do a good job of offering the thread of various narratives and glimpses of truth we get from them all.

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Rethink video games

Revisado: 02-07-23

There’s a book where you read it and enjoy it and connect with the character. And then there’s a book where you read it and really connect with the character. So much of the story honestly makes me reframe how I talk about and view my childhood.

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Collaboration principles with specific model

Revisado: 01-31-23

This work ultimately provides readers with a good amount of principles and things to consider when collaborating in city contexts. The authors integrate scripture, strategy and first-hand experiences as they lay out these principles.

The primary weakness of the book is that the strategy and experiences are limited to the context of church planting and through City-to-City, a church planting network from Redeemer Church in NYC.

Having examples in various cities were great, but they never offered a model other than church planters or networks that formed that weren’t City-to-City affiliates.

Still great principles overall, but not a definitive work on collaboration because of these gaps.

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Satisfying Conclusion

Revisado: 08-30-22

You know those series where you’ve stuck with the characters and story arc for 3 books or more, where you feel committed and hope your commitment is worthwhile? This series is one of them. Most likely, you have come to that conclusion to, but for those just diving into the world of the Expanse — welcome. Strap into your crash couch, it is worth the ride.

Jefferson Mays continues to add such depth of character and personality, through and through. Thank you for giving voice to these characters and their many kindnesses under-looked in the cosmos.

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Light-hearted take on a tough year

Revisado: 08-08-22

Combine Godzilla and the pandemic and food delivery service, and you have the workings of this novel. Scalzi writes in a way that almost brings satire to 2020 while incorporating sci-fi elements. Wheaton is a great fit to voice the light-heartedness. This isn’t hard sci-fi. It isn’t incredibly dramatic or suspenseful, but I found it to be well needed.

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A catfishing story from before catfishing was digital

Revisado: 07-17-22

I know firsthand friends who were catfished — adding to the nuance and interest in this quick listen. The voice acting is phenomenal, and Miranda adds complexity to a reality that can so quickly be dismissed as compulsive lying.

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Modern-day ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

Revisado: 03-07-22

In a day where fear of missing out is an acronym, and what-ifs are always in front of us, this story brings refreshment for the modern reader to the same caliber as watching ‘It’s A Wonderful Life.’ The book has just enough science to make it plausible while truly feeling for the main character, Nora.

Narration is well done. Although limited in voice range, the narrator made enough to differentiate speakers and kept you engaged.

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