It might be because I hadn't read anything like it before, but this book was full of fresh ideas and constantly kept me guessing.
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Abstract Reader reviewed Dawn (Xenogenesis, #1) by Octavia E. Butler
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.
Abstract Reader reviewed Seven Surrenders by Ada Palmer (Terra Ignota -- book II)
Abstract Reader reviewed Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer (Terra Ignota -- Book 1)
Abstract Reader reviewed Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt
Abstract Reader reviewed Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie (Imperial Radch, #1)
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!
Abstract Reader reviewed Hyperion (Hyperion, #1) by Dan Simmons
Abstract Reader reviewed God's War by Kameron Hurley
Abstract Reader reviewed Sundiver by David Brin
Abstract Reader reviewed The Atrocity Archives by Charles Stross
Abstract Reader reviewed Archive Undying by Emma Mieko Candon
A bit confusing
3 stars
The world building is splendid but I found many of the motivations/sentiments of the characters to be described in a very confusing way. It is not unlikely that this is more of a me problem and not on the author at all.
Abstract Reader reviewed Consider Phlebas by Iain M. Banks (Culture, #1)
A bit too action-packed for me
4 stars
The characters and worldbuilding, especially, in this book are excellent. However, basically every chapter is some sort of high-stakes battle or chase sequence. For me personally, that eventually got a bit taxing. If you're more into that kind of stuff, I'd heartily recommend it tho.