Another Hopeful Fool wants to read A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers (Wayfarers, #2)
Once, Lovelace had eyes and ears everywhere. She was a ship's artificial intelligence system - …
Love the previous book so much.
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Since the ratings on the Bookwyrms don't impact authors' livelihoods, I feel comfortable getting more granular and using all the stars, so if you see a 3/5 rating on a book I say I liked, this is a rough breakdown of what I mean by my stars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ I was offended. I think this book has serious flaws.
- ★★☆☆☆ Not really my thing, and may have been a struggle.
- ★★★☆☆ Liked it, maybe even a lot. Might re-read.
- ★★★★☆ Loved this, and I want to talk about it.
- ★★★★★ I am obsessed. I may even be shaking right now.
As always, the text of my review is a much more accurate representation of my feelings.
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Another Hopeful Fool replied to David Bremner's status
@bremner@book.dansmonorage.blue Okay so it's not just me
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David Bremner commented on The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey
How humanity came to the planet called Anjiin is lost in the fog of history, …
Hrm. I wonder if everything I read will seem like a comment on fascism these days.
Another Hopeful Fool wants to read Will to Change by bell hooks
Feminist writing did not tell us about the deep inner misery of men.
Everyone needs …
I'm curious.
Another Hopeful Fool reviewed Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore
A remarkably inventive novel that explores what it means to live a life fully in …
A premise that actually pays off
3 stars
Right away I realised that this was not my usual type of book, and if I'd actually read the entire jacket before before starting, I probably would not have given it a shot. But I'm glad I did.
The protagonist has all the hallmarks of being one of these unrelatable characters that has all these gifts (beauty, wealth, normativity) while still feeling sorry for themselves, but if I was ever annoyed at Oona it was because the writer wanted me to be, and even then it didn't last for long.
The characters are so fun and physically present. The chapters/sections are a nice, medium length. The plot moves along at a great pace, and each "leap" brings about an exciting paradigm shift that has you excited to keep reading.
I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, but if the premise sounds tantalising to you, you should at least read until the …
Right away I realised that this was not my usual type of book, and if I'd actually read the entire jacket before before starting, I probably would not have given it a shot. But I'm glad I did.
The protagonist has all the hallmarks of being one of these unrelatable characters that has all these gifts (beauty, wealth, normativity) while still feeling sorry for themselves, but if I was ever annoyed at Oona it was because the writer wanted me to be, and even then it didn't last for long.
The characters are so fun and physically present. The chapters/sections are a nice, medium length. The plot moves along at a great pace, and each "leap" brings about an exciting paradigm shift that has you excited to keep reading.
I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, but if the premise sounds tantalising to you, you should at least read until the second chapter.
Also the last lines of the book put forward a terse little thesis that would be the perfect thing for a book club to discuss.
Another Hopeful Fool finished reading Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore
A remarkably inventive novel that explores what it means to live a life fully in …
I guess I like "chick lit" now, because I devoured this book (compared to my usual reading speed). 🤷
Another Hopeful Fool started reading Analog by Marissa Lingen
Normally, we think of the March/April issue as something of our “humor and hoaxes issue,” …
Love these so much. I've got a date with this magazine and bubble bath. :D
Another Hopeful Fool wants to read The Day Before the Revolution by Ursula K. Le Guin (Hainish Cycle, #6.5)
This short story focuses on the bittersweet ruminations of an old woman who began a …
Le Guin <3
Another Hopeful Fool wants to read Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton
Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton, Barclay Shaw
Dying isn’t any fun…but at least it’s a living.
Mickey7 is an Expendable: a disposable employee on a human expedition …
Another Hopeful Fool replied to Alex Cabe's status
@CitizenCabe Hmm pretty interesting review, thanks for sharing it. I love a review that doesn't like gush about a book, but lets you know you'll probably enjoy if you go in with the right expectations.
Is there like a Murderbot sub genre emerging?? Because god knows, I could always use more murderbot in my life.
Sometimes the narrator would just take a break from the action to spend a chapter talking about worldbuilding.
This honestly sounds perfect to me. I find too much plot tiring.
Another Hopeful Fool wants to read There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm
There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm
An antimeme is an idea with self-censoring properties ; an idea which, by its intrinsic nature, discourages or prevents people …
Another Hopeful Fool rated Piranesi: 5 stars
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
From the New York Times bestselling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, an intoxicating, hypnotic new novel set …
Another Hopeful Fool wants to read If on a winter's night a traveler by Italo Calvino
If on a winter's night a traveler (Italian: Se una notte d'inverno un viaggiatore) is …
Actually read this way, waaay back. But I was too cool at the time for it to really sink in.
Another Hopeful Fool replied to mi's status
@oracle_of_the_void I'm not sure, it all depends on your tastes. It's VERY silly and nonsensical. I've got a few legitimate chuckles out of it, and it has some cool imagery.
This is a poor comparison, but imagine Terry Pratchett without the social commentary or earnestness. It's kind of a feat in that it's almost purely ironic and doesn't really come out and say anything other than "isn't this all mad?"
It a fluffy read, is what I'm getting at.
Another Hopeful Fool started reading Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore
A remarkably inventive novel that explores what it means to live a life fully in …
Pretty pumped by the premise.