I mostly read Scifi, Comics, and playscripts. I also consume vast quantities of other media but I probably won't be posting about that here.
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My name is Peter Grant and until January I was just another probationary constable in the Metropolitan Police Service. My …
Anathem, the latest invention by the New York Times bestselling author of Cryptonomicon and The …
I first read Anathem in college. I started it again in grad school but it was too close to home. Now, 15 years in again I can say I enjoyed it as much as the first time. A fun world to spend time in.
Anathem, the latest invention by the New York Times bestselling author of Cryptonomicon and The Baroque Cycle, is a magnificent …
Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse.
Following the events …
I listened to the audio book while playing powerwash simulator. Not a bad listen.
Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse.
Following the events in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza …
Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse.
Following the events in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza …
Library hold came in, let’s see which Reacher we get this time.
The Murder on the Links is Agatha Christie’s second Poirot novel, featuring the brilliant Belgian detective and his sidekick, Captain …
The Murder on the Links is Agatha Christie’s second Poirot novel, featuring the brilliant Belgian …
I really struggled to get through this one. Maybe that’s on me, but there were so many twists that felt unnecessary and I couldn’t keep up with who was who.
The Murder on the Links is Agatha Christie’s second Poirot novel, featuring the brilliant Belgian …
I’ve started this like seven times, now I’m finally getting into it.
Years after a meteorite strike obliterated Washington, D.C.—triggering an extinction-level global warming event—Earth’s survivors have started an international effort to …
Years after a meteorite strike obliterated Washington, D.C.—triggering an extinction-level global warming event—Earth’s survivors have …
I hadn’t realized this was out until my library app recommended it.
The author’s note at the end mentions she structured the novel around a calendar, which wasn’t obvious while reading, but I get it afterwards. It outside of that, there’s a lot less plot structure. This is almost a slice of life novel, but on mars. There’s sort of a central mystery in here, but that almost feels like back of the book bait more than what the novel is really about.
I hadn’t realized this was out until my library app recommended it.
The author’s note at the end mentions she structured the novel around a calendar, which wasn’t obvious while reading, but I get it afterwards. It outside of that, there’s a lot less plot structure. This is almost a slice of life novel, but on mars. There’s sort of a central mystery in here, but that almost feels like back of the book bait more than what the novel is really about.
Years after a meteorite strike obliterated Washington, D.C.—triggering an extinction-level global warming event—Earth’s survivors have started an international effort to …
The solution to the mystery was a little contrived, but I had fun.
Audiobook selection for a short road trip
