The Last Conversation by Paul Tremblay My rating: 4 of 5 stars Hauntingly ClassicThe descriptions of stimulus and textile help bring this sterile world to life in such an interesting way. To be put in the protagonist's POV adds a haunting layer, which heightens the mystery as well as the emotion. This is delicious sci-fi. … Continue reading My Book Review of The Last Conversation (Forward collection)
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My Book Review of Area 51 Discerning Facts from Fiction: Paranormal Activities
Area 51 Discerning Facts from Fiction: Paranormal Activities: UFOs, Extra Terrestials. Alien Encounters by Conrad Bauer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Quick & Thought-provokingI've always been fascinated by aliens and the Area 51 lore. It was a no-brainer to grab this book, especially after reading a few of Conrad Bauer's other short stories. I … Continue reading My Book Review of Area 51 Discerning Facts from Fiction: Paranormal Activities
My Book Review of Summer Frost (Forward collection)
Summer Frost by Blake Crouch My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow - Extraordinary!I'm thunderstruck. This short story is so powerful and complete to the point that there's nothing short about it. It consumed me as I hungrily read through the pages. Max fascinated me as much as they did Riley.What I loved was the … Continue reading My Book Review of Summer Frost (Forward collection)
My Book Review of Ark (Forward collection)
Ark by Veronica Roth My rating: 4 of 5 stars Emotional Retro & Introspection For LifeThe flow of this story and its organization definitely fit the sentiment. It has retrospection that sometimes seemed out of place but, as with life, eventually finds personal meaning for the protagonist. It ends up being quite emotional and the … Continue reading My Book Review of Ark (Forward collection)
My Book Review of Clap Back (Black Stars #5)
Clap Back by Nalo Hopkinson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Well written but heartbreakingThere was a time when it was Neanderthal vs Cro-Magnon. Today, it sends for many, white vs black. Truth is, it's always one vs another. The author writes: "Ain’t we people, too? she thought. Wouldn’t freeing us be a step toward … Continue reading My Book Review of Clap Back (Black Stars #5)
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