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Elevynn

elevynn@bookrastinating.com

Joined 3 years, 1 month ago

Hey! I'm @elevynn@qoto.org on Mastodon. Somewhat obsessed with Discworld, a huge fan of fantasy and sci-fi. Here to meet like minded people, also to get some more recommendations!

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Nikki Erlick: The Measure (2022, HarperCollins Publishers)

Eight ordinary people. One extraordinary choice.

It seems like any other day. You wake …

Sci-Fi as a backdrop

Enjoyed the book. Admittedly there were a few times I was starting to waver over the repetitive themes and conversations, however the characters are well written and the human response is seemingly accurate.

The book is science fiction based, but outside of the first chapter's explanation of the strings arrival and their meaning - the SciFi elements cease and the rest of the book is an interesting story of cultural response, and relationships.

Emily St. John Mandel: Sea of Tranquility (Hardcover, 2022, Alfred A. Knopf)

Edwin St. Andrew is eighteen years old when he crosses the Atlantic by steamship, exiled …

I very much enjoyed reading this book, the pacing is excellently written and you really feel like you're moving around time with the characters. The book hits a bit close to home if you've had any personal losses with Covid however.

Daniel Suarez: Daemon (2010)

Content warning TW: Abuse of a sexual nature