The Afghan by Frederick Forsyth My rating: 4 of 5 stars Unlike most reviewers I've encountered online, I really enjoyed this book. Perhaps it's because it's the first Forsyth I've read since Day of the Jackal, I don't know. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I really wasn't disappointed. The plot revolves around …
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Alternities by Michael P. Kube-McDowell My rating: 3 of 5 stars Boy, there wasn't a single character in this book that was likeable. Not one. The protagonist, Rayne Wallace, a "Runner" who goes between alternate versions of America, is an absolute asshole to his wife, who in turn is a total bitch to him. Wonderful …
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The Man Who Never Missed by Steve Perry My rating: 4 of 5 stars I have a hard time rating this book because it started strongly, but after a few introductory chapters, it falls into a giant flashback that takes up about 80% of the book, much of it anticipated by the first chapters. Nonetheless, …
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The Simulacra by Philip K. Dick My rating: 4 of 5 stars The Simulacra is the funniest Philip K Dick book I've read to date. There were some hilarious moments, very funny scenes. That said, it was often hard to follow and somewhat convoluted. I think one major thing that contributes to this is there …
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KOP by Warren Hammond My rating: 5 of 5 stars Seldom have I enjoyed a novel so much as I enjoyed this one. It's a gritty, noir mystery wrapped up in a sci fi package and it doesn't disappoint. I feel drained from reading it and I don't think I can write anything worthy enough …
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