Some really interesting ideas, but I found it kind of hard to engage with because of the weak characterization and the time jumps. Another SFF book clSome really interesting ideas, but I found it kind of hard to engage with because of the weak characterization and the time jumps. Another SFF book club read...more
Really interesting book, well worth the short read. Another book that progressively reveals the details of what is happening rather than describing itReally interesting book, well worth the short read. Another book that progressively reveals the details of what is happening rather than describing it all up front. Another book with major pacing problems (seems like a common complaint lately). Some things are a bit under-explained, and I didn't find the protagonist's home-world entirely plausible. Too much familiarity, in a sense. ...more
What the fuck is this book? I mean, I like Lovecraft OK, but this book was bonkers. When (view spoiler)[the cats showed up on the moon to save RandolpWhat the fuck is this book? I mean, I like Lovecraft OK, but this book was bonkers. When (view spoiler)[the cats showed up on the moon to save Randolph Carter (hide spoiler)], my brain nearly broke. Randolph Carter is like the ultimate Mary Sue, is he not? ...more
This book, on the other hand, was great. Vellitt Boe is an amazing character with surprising depths. Kij Johnson makes clever use of the Lovecraftian This book, on the other hand, was great. Vellitt Boe is an amazing character with surprising depths. Kij Johnson makes clever use of the Lovecraftian tropes and language to tell a fun yarn. (view spoiler)[And Randolph Carter comes in for some wicked criticism, his mediocre white man as king in the Dreamlands nature laid bare. (hide spoiler)] And the end is so, so good. (Another SF book club read)...more
One of the most visually striking comics I've ever seen. The main story has some compression issues that occasionally make it difficult to follow up bOne of the most visually striking comics I've ever seen. The main story has some compression issues that occasionally make it difficult to follow up but it remains very good. The Kate Kane backstory at the end is incredible stuff. Strong recommend....more
Finished 8 January 2023: I really enjoyed this bit of space opera. The show, which I watched previously, hewed relatively close to the book, but the bFinished 8 January 2023: I really enjoyed this bit of space opera. The show, which I watched previously, hewed relatively close to the book, but the book is better. The characters are more compelling, especially Miller, with the possible exception of Amos, who is very good in the show. The book has a little less drama, and a little more thoughtfulness. The conflicting attitudes of Holden and Miller on dissemination of information are really interesting to think about. --- Reading for a local SF book club. I enjoyed the first couple of the seasons of the show (haven't caught up with the latest). Looking forward to the book version....more
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