A Review of Shadow of Freedom

Shadow of Freedom by David Weber My rating: 2 of 5 stars In a word: disappointing. In another word: lame. Frankly, this book sucked. I have given every Honor Harrington book except one five stars, but this barely deserves two. And I feel betrayed. First of all, as I was finishing Honor #13 not too …

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A Review of Mr. Hockey

Mr. Hockey: My Story by Gordie Howe My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a really good autobiography of one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Perhaps the best. He played in an era that preceded me, so I never got to see him play, but I've seen video and I've obviously …

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A Review of Foundation and Empire

Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov My rating: 1 of 5 stars I'm sorry if I sound like a sci fi traitor, but this book sucks. And this series sucks. I have no idea how it won a one time Hugo for best sci fi/fantasy trilogy of all time, beating Lord of the Rings, but …

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A Review of Hell’s Foundations Quiver

Hell's Foundations Quiver by David Weber My rating: 3 of 5 stars WARNING: THIS REVIEW WILL CONTAIN A GREAT DEAL OF PROFANITY. IF YOU ARE OFFENDED BY PROFANITY, PLEASE DO NOT READ IT. Hell's Foundations Quiver (Safehold #8) was a fantastic book. But David Weber, the author, is a first class ASSHOLE and I'm getting …

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A Review of Kingpin

Kingpin: How One Hacker Took Over the Billion-Dollar Cybercrime Underground by Kevin Poulsen My rating: 5 of 5 stars Kingpin is a fascinating and utterly frightening account of one hacker/carder who essentially took on the world and took over the billion dollar carding empire -- until the FBI finally got him. Max “Vision” Butler was …

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