What I’m currently reading…
Judge Dredd Year One
I know these 2000AD novels aren’t what you would call mainstream reads for book lovers, since their origins were established in comics, but I love this world. So I’m indulging myself.
Lock In by John Scalzi (2014)
This book feels quite different right from the opening, from a reading point of view. With a heavy focus on character interaction and dialogue, and almost no mental insight of character emotion. It all feels very unique and intriguing, at first.
Mission of Gravity by Hal Clement (1954)
I didn't get exactly what I was expecting here. But then, do you ever with lesser-known classic Sci-Fi books? Mission of Gravity doesn't follow the first contact formula we usually see today.
Quicksilver by Dean Koontz (2022)
Was this actually a Dean Koontz book? Is he using a ghostwriter these days? Maybe he wrote this one in his sleep.
The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (2014)
This was a good read, with easy flowing writing, a nice cast of characters and a very rich universe.
The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowel (2018)
I have to admit I struggled with keeping up my interest while reading this. It's a good book, and nicely written, but for me, it just divided my attention too much.
Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway (2012)
How can a book possibly be so enjoyable and yet such hard work?
Street Freaks by Terry Brooks (2018)
I was quite jazzed about this book for the first couple of chapters, I thought there was a lot of potential for the world and happenings within it. Unfortunately, things went downhill incredibly quickly.
Network Effect by Martha Wells (2020)
This is a tough one to write.
I absolutely loved all four Murderbot novellas, and desperately wanted this full-length novel to be as good, or even better. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case.
Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson (2011)
My wife often says "Life is too short to waste on finishing books you're not enjoying." I really should listen to her.