Randomize by Andy Weir My rating: 4 of 5 stars A Modernized Ocean's 11I'm not a fan of crowds, casinos, or Vegas. Still, I understand the allure and the history of it all. I know what draws people to Sin City and why it is such a huge business. This tale does a great job … Continue reading My Book Review of Randomize (Forward collection)
Category: Science Fiction & Fantasy
My Book Review of Emergency Skin (Forward collection)
Emergency Skin by N.K. Jemisin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Amazing View of HumanityYes! Yes! Yes! Can we make this a reality? LOLI don't want to give any spoilers, yet all I want is to chat about this story with other readers. It's profound, intense, surprising... amazing!What I loved was Earth and who/what we … Continue reading My Book Review of Emergency Skin (Forward collection)
Meet Dex From Sunset Distortion
MEET MY CHARACTER Tell us about your story: What is the name of your book? Sunset Distortion: The Pyramid at the End of the World. It’s a strong title. I approve. What genre is it? Science Fiction…Though really the story is something of my biography as well. When and where is your tale set? The … Continue reading Meet Dex From Sunset Distortion
My Book Review of You Have Arrived at Your Destination (Forward collection)
You Have Arrived at Your Destination by Amor Towles My rating: 4 of 5 stars A New View of IVFThis twist on a couple's desire to start their family via IVF is unexpected. It's thought-provoking and disturbing, but original and plausible. The story gets your mind wondering...What I liked was the protagonist's introspection about his … Continue reading My Book Review of You Have Arrived at Your Destination (Forward collection)
My Book Review of Oware Mosaic
Oware Mosaic by Nzondi My rating: 4 of 5 stars Creative Tech DystopianThis is an original spin on some existing concepts. A creative story bringing together pieces of Star Trek, Hunger Games, and True Blood/Soosie Stackhouse. Overall, I enjoyed this story. It had lots of action and intrigue. I found Xo and Lamp a believeable … Continue reading My Book Review of Oware Mosaic
J.M. NORTHUP 