Roy Adams rated Mirrorshades: 4 stars

Mirrorshades by Bruce Sterling
"The definitive cyberpunk short fiction collection."
I mainly read sci-fi, fantasy, some mystery, some suspense/horror and the occasional non-fiction.
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"The definitive cyberpunk short fiction collection."
After being murdered, his consciousness dormant and unaware of the passing of time while confined in an elaborate water trap, …
A witty philosophical murder mystery with a charming twist: the crack detectives are sheep determined to discover who killed their …
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I really like Kvothe's story and look forward to reading the next book. The usage of different timelines in the context of retelling in the book's present time was especially effective storytelling.
Men at Arms is a fantasy novel by British writer Terry Pratchett, the 15th book in the Discworld series, first …
I enjoyed this novella very much after reading it on the recommendation of an author I really enjoy. Hard to categorize this since it blends elements science fictional, fantastical and even epical hero's journey. I can't pin down exactly why but it reminds me of John Brunner's Compleat Traveller in Black in very good ways.
Content warning Graphic Murder, Death, Misogyny Moderate Rape, Sexual assault, Miscarriage Minor Incest, Trafficking, Sexual violence
"The truth claws its way into Nelah’s life from the grave." That line from the book description echoes my reactions: This story clawed into me with its vivid descriptions of mundane, good, bad and evil deeds set in a future Botswana (and world) where very long lives are possible. But what is the true cost of those long lives, especially for everyone who isn't a cis male? Please see the content warnings.
Engaging exploration of a world where cells are more generic and called cytes. The cytes can survive on their own as unicellular organisms, group together in multicultural organisms and even be exchanged between different people or animals. #Bookstodon
An interesting story told from the monster's perspective. Interesting characters and plot twists that will keep you engaged until the very last page.
Bioengineered human neurons give Virgil and his scientific collaborators enhanced cognitive abilities. But then things start going wrong and Virgil slips away from the authorities in pursuit. Soon Virgil and the world find that the technology doesn't want to be contained.