misanthrope's reviews
118 reviews

Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany

adventurous challenging medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Not a fan of the author’s writing style.  Unlikely to read more from this author.

The Man Who Awoke by Laurence Manning

adventurous challenging reflective fast-paced

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Reason by Isaac Asimov

challenging dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Good story, good ending.  I will read more from this author.

Desperate Games by Pierre Boulle, David Carter
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.

Poor writing or translation.  

The Moon Era by Jack Williamson

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Pulp SF.  I will read more from this author.

Holy City of Mars by Ralph Milne Farley

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Pulp quality story.  Pulp has a charm to it if not consumed too frequently.

1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed by Eric H. Cline, Barry S. Strauss

challenging dark informative mysterious reflective fast-paced

4.0

A great read.  The author highlights the limits of information and context.  The author acknowledges the  perspectives and disagreements in this field of research.  I would read more from this author. 

The Cyberiad by Stanisław Lem
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.

Not sure who the audience is for this book.  It is work of great imagination, but very little payoff. I’ll look forward to reading more from this author.

Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

A very important book that every American should read.

The Marching Morons by C.M. Kornbluth

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

A superficial lark.  I will read more from this author.