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.
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Roy Adams rated Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 212: 4 stars
Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 212 by Neil Clarke
Fiction: - "Fishy" by Alice Towey - "The Portmeirion Road" by Fiona Moore - "In Which Caruth is Correct" by …
Roy Adams reviewed The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicles, #1)
"The tale of Kvothe, from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years …
An excellent fantasy novel
5 stars
Roy Adams rated Men at Arms: 5 stars
Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett
Men at Arms is a fantasy novel by British writer Terry Pratchett, the 15th book in the Discworld series, first …
Roy Adams wants to read The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicles, #1)
"The tale of Kvothe, from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years …
Was highly recommended so I'm going to give it a try. 🙂
Roy Adams reviewed A Short, Sharp Shock by Kim Stanley Robinson
Fantastical science fiction novella
5 stars
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.
Roy Adams reviewed Womb City by Tlotlo Tsamaase
This genre-bending Africanfuturist horror novel blends The Handmaid’s Tale with Get Out in an adrenaline-packed, …
Disturbing, excellent story
5 stars
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.
Roy Adams reviewed Morphotropic by Greg Egan
Another engaging exploration of a different reality from Greg Egan
5 stars
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
Roy Adams reviewed Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 211 by Neil Clarke
Fiction: - "The Lark Ascending" by Eleanna Castroianni - "An Intergalactic Smuggler's Guide to Homecoming" …
Interesting issue for April 2024
4 stars
My first issue. It was a varied, interesting set of stories and I look forward to reading next month's issue.
Roy Adams reviewed Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell
Discover this creepy, charming monster-slaying fantasy romance—from the perspective of the monster—by Nebula Award-winning debut …
Unexpected love and family for a monster
5 stars
An interesting story told from the monster's perspective. Interesting characters and plot twists that will keep you engaged until the very last page.
Roy Adams reviewed Limit of vision by Linda Nagata
A beautiful young scientist lies dead in a top-secret laboratory, a victim of an illegal …
Great story about biotechnology and unplanned consequences
5 stars
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.
Roy Adams reviewed The Devil's Shorts: Cats by Jennie Breeden
This is the second compilation book of the cat comics posted on the Devil's Panties …
Good collection of cat comics from Devil's Panties
4 stars
A good collection of comics from the Devil's Panties web cartoon. This second edition was shorter and had a few trust comics for some reason.
Roy Adams reviewed Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway
Cal Sounder is a detective working for the police on certain very sensitive cases. So …
Very engaging noir tale
5 stars
An engaging noir tale set in a world where a Titan treatment makes a person larger and practically immortal. Cal operates as a detective working with police to solve cases involving Titans.
Roy Adams rated Consider Phlebas: 4 stars
Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks
Consider Phlebas is perhaps one of the lesser-known, but nevertheless the first, of the revelationary late Iain M. Banks' science …
Roy Adams wants to read Lake of Souls by Ann Leckie
Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke award-winner Ann Leckie is a modern master of the …
Looking forward to reading Anne Leckie's short stories.