@henry I absolutely love this book, I keep an annotated copy on my tablet. Carl was truly a national treasure. Through parts you will believe he could see the future and at other parts you will weep at how far we flew from what Carl would have wanted for what could have been such a wonderful world; however it is still a wonderful and hopeful book.
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Typically interested in Sci/Fi, for the most part, but read some fantasy, Greek Classics, the occasional biography if it is someone I care about. Science related non-fiction is good and Horror is good too.
Reading is for relaxation for me so I often don't read the most difficult fair. I do challenge myself from time to time.
I am looking for good narratives describing Hell as a literal place. (like The Inferno)
I am not Nurotipical.
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AKABobHoward finished reading The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
Lyra is rushing to the cold, far North, where witch clans and armored bears rule. North, where the Gobblers take …
AKABobHoward set a goal to read 12 books in 2023
AKABobHoward finished reading The elements by Jack Challoner
AKABobHoward rated The elements: 3 stars
AKABobHoward finished reading The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
Within the context of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, a military project sends messages to alien worlds. A nearby alien society …
AKABobHoward finished reading Clean by Alex Hughes
Clean by Alex Hughes
AKABobHoward finished reading Flatland by Edwin Abbott Abbott
Flatland by Edwin Abbott Abbott
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions, though written in 1884, is still considered useful in thinking about multiple dimensions. It …
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AKABobHoward reviewed The Last Theorem by Arthur C. Clarke
The final work from the brightest star in science fiction's galaxy. Arthur C Clarke, who …
Better than expected
4 stars
I saw a lot of bad reviews for this one that I really didn't think it deserved. I found it to be rather engaging. I had a connection with the characters, and perhaps that was part of the problem for some. I am just as guilty as other of not liking a story because I cannot enjoy the struggle of the people that are in it, but in this case these people are so real, so feeling, so giving you always want for them what they cannot have.
Given the the scope of the endeavor and the lesson it uncovers about the nature of us it is no wonder that many did not want to understand. Or perhaps it was just to complex for them to truly grasp the beauty of the art taken as a whole, but if you have the courage I highly recommend this. Just be ready …
I saw a lot of bad reviews for this one that I really didn't think it deserved. I found it to be rather engaging. I had a connection with the characters, and perhaps that was part of the problem for some. I am just as guilty as other of not liking a story because I cannot enjoy the struggle of the people that are in it, but in this case these people are so real, so feeling, so giving you always want for them what they cannot have.
Given the the scope of the endeavor and the lesson it uncovers about the nature of us it is no wonder that many did not want to understand. Or perhaps it was just to complex for them to truly grasp the beauty of the art taken as a whole, but if you have the courage I highly recommend this. Just be ready for the journey.
AKABobHoward reviewed Flatland by Edwin Abbott Abbott
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions, though written in 1884, is still considered useful in …
Long Time Favorite
I have read this a few times in the past, this really is a long time Fav. I am not going to give a star rating right now just because I don't feel I could do an objective job of it.
One thing I would want everyone to know going into this. Just in case you don't already know and it is not immediately obvious this is satire. Know its time and place and do not judge to harshly.
AKABobHoward reviewed Clean by Alex Hughes
Needed Diversion
5 stars
This is not a terribly challenging book. If you like Who donnit with some fantasy sci-fi twist this really is a great book. This author is amazing.
This feels a little like Harry Dresden's Great Great Grand Nephew but if you like those books these will be great too.
So glad I found this story and I am looking forward to the next one.
Gave this 5 stars because it was fun to read there was no glaring problems in the plot. The need to suspend disbelief was light due to setting (time and place). Characters seemed plausible and relatabilly flawed
AKABobHoward wants to read Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix
Something strange is happening at the Orsk furniture superstore in Cleveland, Ohio. Every morning, employees …
Wondering if this is anything like the SCP based on that furniture store...you know the one...yea that one.
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@Mayobrot I do not always read to be challenged sometimes I am just looking for empty entertainment, but these were unpredictable and truly a joy. The Challenge was fun as so worth it.
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@Mayobrot I loved these books, I read them twice and am thinking of picking them up again. I know many that are not fans but I find them amazing.