This is very much out of the range of books I usually read, but I really enjoyed it. I might not be the best judge of the book's qualitative standing in its genre, though.
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Abstract Reader reviewed Gente Normal / Normal People by Sally Rooney
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Abstract Reader reviewed The MANIAC by Benjamín Labatut
Ruined by technical inaccuracies
2 stars
The book generally is a fun fictionalization of von Neuman's life and work. However, many small inaccuracies in the explanations of the various technical topics central to the plot ruined the experience for me.
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Abstract Reader reviewed Accelerando by Charles Stross
Excellent post-singularity SciFi
5 stars
Fascinating work of speculative SciFi. Also a lot of fun because it fundamentally embodies many of the outmoded ideas/ideologies of early-2000s open source enthusiasts. Absolutely worth reading.
Abstract Reader reviewed Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe (The Book of the New Sun)
Fascinating worldbuilding
4 stars
This book features a somewhat mysterious story in an intriguing combination of fantasy and post-singularity science fiction. Many concepts are only ever half explained, adding to the intrigue. The prose is quite beautiful, too!