Tag: book review
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The Girl In The Road by Monica Byrne
The Girl In The Road is a 2014 science-fiction novel written by Monica Byrne. The book tells two stories in parallel, that of Meera as she crosses an energy bridge across the Indian Sea. And the childhood of Mariama set decades in the past. THE GIRL IN THE ROAD SUMMARY Meena, a young woman living…
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Europe at Midnight by Dave Hutchinson
Europe At Midnight is the second part of the Fractured Europe series written by David Hutchinson. This series is set in a pocket universe which spans the length of Europe, connected by a train line. EUROPE AT MIDNIGHT SUMMARY In a fractured Europe, new nations are springing up everywhere, some literally overnight.For an intelligence officer…
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[AD] On Bowie by Rob Sheffield
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On Bowie is a new book by Rob Sheffield. It looks back on Bowies life and discusses the impact of David Bowie’s music. Please note Hodder sent me a copy of this book in exchange for a review. ON BOWIE BY ROB SHEFFIELD On Bowie is a thoughtful and loving meditation on the life of…
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Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
Children Of Time is a 2015 science-fiction novel written by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Set on a planet inhabited by evolved spiders. The book contrasts between the development of a new arachnid race and the last humans alive in the galaxy. CHILDREN OF TIME BY ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY SUMMARY The last remnants of the human race left a…
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[AD] Stiletto by Daniel o’Malley
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Stiletto is the second part of the Rook Files series written by Daniel o’Malley. This is a very British type of fantasy story where nothing is really as it seems. With inspiration from Monty Python and Men In Black. Please note Head of Zeus sent me a copy of this book in exchange for a…
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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John le Carre
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy is a cold war spy thriller written by John le Carre. It follows the story of spymaster George Smiley. Who is trying to uncover a Soviet mole in the British secret service. TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY BY JOHN LE CARRE SUMMARY George Smiley, who is a troubled man of infinite compassion,…
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Book Review | Time by Stephen Baxter
Time is a 1999 science-fiction novel by Stephen Baxter. This is the first book in the Manifold trilogy though the series can be read in any order as the books are set in a multiverse. TIME BY STEPHEN BAXTER SUMMARY More than a century of ecological damage, industrial and technological expansion, and unchecked population growth…
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Voyage by Stephen Baxter
Voyage is a 1996 science-fiction novel written by Stephen Baxter. This is part of Baxter’s NASA trilogy which asks how could the space race have been different with a few small changes to history. VOYAGE BY STEPHEN BAXTER SUMMARY What if John F. Kennedy survived? President Nixon, with the help of former president JFK, has…
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[AD] The Devil In The Valley by Castle Freeman Jr
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The Devil In The Valley is the latest novel by Castle Freeman Jr. Set in Vermont, Freeman tells a tale of temptation and greed. Exploring what we’re willing to trade to obtain the things we most desire. Please note Duckworth Overlook sent me a copy of this book in exchange for a review. THE DEVIL…
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