At Empire's Edge by William C. Dietz My rating: 5 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this sci fi novel by William Dietz. It was fast moving and action packed, particularly as the novel progressed. It's military sci fi, so if you go for that, it's a good book. The book is about Jak Cato, …
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A Review of Bio of a Space Tyrant
Refugee by Piers Anthony My rating: 1 of 5 stars Not only is this an offensive novel, but the writing, the dialogue, the language is stupid and unbelievable. I had read plenty of criticisms of this novel for its rape scenes and the murders and the like, and I thought I could deal with that …
A Review of Vulcan’s Hammer
Vulcan's Hammer by Philip K. Dick My rating: 4 of 5 stars Philip K. Dick's Vulcan's Hammer was a good, quick, and entertaining book to read. Published in 1960, it envisions a world run by the Vulcan III, a Skynet-type computer that oversees all of the world, its governments, and citizens. (There were two previous …
A Review of Time Out of Joint
Time Out of Joint by Philip K. Dick My rating: 5 of 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed Philip K. Dick's Time Out of Joint. I tell ya, he rarely disappoints. In this novel, he's his paranoid self, delving into alternate realities, but the beauty of this book is that it feels more "innocent," I guess …
A Review of The Age of the Conglomerates
The Age of the Conglomerates: A Novel of the Future by Thomas Nevins My rating: 1 of 5 stars This is a terrible book that I just couldn't finish. I put it down some time ago and am just now getting around to writing a few words about it. Frankly, I have no idea why …
