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ladybaela's review against another edition
3.0
This is a selection of short stories which I have sporadically reading through half in an e-book and half in audio format.
Some of these stories were very compelling or entertaining and it was interesting to see how different authors approached the same subject manner, some of them were quite long while one was only one sentence long!
I was debating whether to give this two or three stars due to the varying quality of the short stories.
Some of these stories were very compelling or entertaining and it was interesting to see how different authors approached the same subject manner, some of them were quite long while one was only one sentence long!
I was debating whether to give this two or three stars due to the varying quality of the short stories.
crypticpsych's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
hollandvk's review against another edition
4.0
Machine of Death is a collection of short stories on the same theme of knowing the method of your death, without the specifics. However, just like the Greek heroes, the protagonists are powerless against fate. So, in a way, the book is a contemporary view of the ageless classics.
notesquotesscarletmotes's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
This was a reread for me. I bought the sequel a while back and then never got around to reading it so I figured I would give this one another go to refamiliarize myself before starting the second book.
I loved the premise for this collection and I deeply enjoyed the amazing variety in ways the authors all interpreted the prompt.
I think my favorite stories were those that leaned more heavily into probabilities and quantum theory but I had a fun time with all the stories, even the shortest in the bunch, HIV Infection From Machine of Death Needle.
Looking forward to reading This Is How You Die!
I think my favorite stories were those that leaned more heavily into probabilities and quantum theory but I had a fun time with all the stories, even the shortest in the bunch, HIV Infection From Machine of Death Needle.
Looking forward to reading This Is How You Die!
megadeathvsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
It was a really interesting concept. A lot of the stories were great. A few weren't. I'd probably re-read, but I'd love to see more come from this concept.
koman's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
ktitus25's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
beardedmug's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderfully morbid. For dealing with such a dark topic, the stories (although sometimes depressing) are often hopeful and endearing. The considerations on a few of them, dealing with strange things such as the onset of war and the possibility of time travel, were quite insightful. All in a all, a really fun read.
julesdc's review against another edition
3.0
A fascinating concept, resulting in some truly fantastic thought provoking short stories. However that being said, I did find a good portion of the stories to be fairly mediocre and repetitive in nature.